With the Zambian Super League season approaching its halfway mark, the race for the coveted Absa Cup places is heating up. Two rounds of matches remain before the first-round curtain falls, and with six spots available for Super League clubs and two more coming from the FAZ National League, the battle for Absa Cup qualification is far from decided. While Trident Football Club, Nkana FC, and Kansanshi Dynamos are already out of the running due to their low points tally after 15 games, the remaining 14 teams are all in with a chance to finish in the top six. The fight is tight, with just a seven-point separation between 13th-placed Green Buffaloes and second-placed Red Arrows. Red Arrows are on the cusp of securing their Absa Cup berth, needing just one win to guarantee their place among the elite. However, with 12 other teams breathing down their necks, complacency is a luxury they cannot afford. Nkwazi FC, FC Muza, and Green Eagles are currently locked in a three-way tie for third place, all on 23 points. Power Dynamos, Kabwe Warriors, and Zanaco FC follow closely behind, each with 22 points. Mutondo Stars, Mufulira Wanderers, Forest Rangers, and Napsa Stars complete the chasing pack, all within striking distance of the top six. This weekend's fixtures promise to be a rollercoaster of emotions, with results proving more than just wins and losses. They will tell the story of which teams are genuinely pushing for Absa Cup glory and which ones are merely filling the table. The final two matches of the first round will be a defining moment for the 14 contenders. Every point, every tackle, and every goal will hold immense weight in the quest for Absa Cup riches. It's a fight for survival, a scramble for glory, and the drama is about to unfold on the Zambian football stage. So, buckle up, football fans, because the next two rounds of the Super League are set to be a spectacle not to be missed!