2016 Zambia Super League
football league season
The 2016 Zambia Super League was the 55th season of the Zambian Top League. The season began on 12 March 2016. ZESCO United were the defending champions, coming off their second consecutive title and fifth overall, all in the last nine years. Zanaco won the league, finishing seven points ahead of defending champions ZESCO United.
Teams locations
Zambian Premier League expanded from 16 to 18 teams for the 2016 season with two clubs relegated to Division One and four promoted. Konkola Blades and National Assembly were both relegated to Division One after finishing 15th and 16th, respectively, in the 2015 season. Kabwe Warriors, Lumwana Radiants, Lusaka Tigers and Mufulira Blackpool were each promoted from Division One.
League table
Positions by round
Top scorers
Hat-tricks
4 Player scored 4 goals.
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