Stylish Roan United kicked off their National League playoffs with a bang, securing a victory against the ten-man River Plate Football Club in Group B. The highly anticipated match delivered an exhilarating display of skill from both teams. River Plate, hailing from the southern region, dominated the majority of the first half, until Roan United's attacking force, Andrew Kashindi, sprung into action. Kashindi wreaked havoc on River Plate's defense, earning a penalty in the 22nd minute, which was unfortunately missed by Mutale Bwalya, sailing the ball over the bar. The match remained evenly balanced until River Plate was reduced to ten men in the 28th minute. Ghanaian international Daniel Obi received a straight red card for an off-the-ball foul. The first half concluded without any goals, but the resilient ten-man River Plate wasted no time in the second half. Francis Mwenya scored just two minutes after the restart, putting River Plate in the lead. However, Roan United managed to regain control of the game, and in the 67th minute, Patson Zyambo netted the equalizer. Buoyed by the equalizer, Roan United surged forward, and it was Andrew Kashindi who shone the brightest, likely earning the title of the match's man of the match. Kashindi secured the winning goal in the 78th minute, sealing a promising start for the Copperbelt-based side. The match took place at the Nationalist Stadium in Lusaka. The top two teams from each group will earn a spot in the upcoming season of the Faz National League, which stands as Zambia's second-tier football competition.