 Ndola's reward was being entered as Zambia's representatives in the Africa Cup Winners Cup in 1977.Their campaign was however short-lived as they were eliminated in the first round by Rangers International of Tanzania when they lost 2–1 at home and drew the second leg in Tanzania 1–1.He inspired his team to an Independence Cup final appearance where they lost to Division I newcomers Power Dynamos 7–6 on post-match penalties in October 1979.