European inter-club competition action for four Chipolopolo Boys
Zambian players are expected to be in action in European inter-club competitions today and tomorrow.
From Fashion Sakala Jnr in the CAF Champions League to Emmanuel Banda in the UEFA Europa conference League.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Napoli vs FC Rangers| Wednesday 26th October, 2022 – 21:00hrs
In the Champions League, Fashion Sakala and his FC Rangers teammates are away in Naples looking to boost their chances of dropping to the UEFA Europa League.
Rangers have already been eliminated from the Champions League but can still finish third in the group and secure a place in the Europa League but that starts with getting a result today at the Stadion Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli are currently riding an 11-game winning run, which is the joint-longest in their history making them the favorites to win this game.
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
Lazio vs FC Midtjylland| Thursday, 27th October, 2022 – 18:45
Chipolopolo Forward Edward Chilufya is in Rome with his FC Midtjylland teammates as they look to move to the summit of group F.
Chilufya is still searching for his first goal in the second most prestigious club competition in Europe.
The Danish Superliga outfit will tomorrow visit the Olympic Stadium in Rome, where Lazio awaits in the Europa League’s group F match day five encounter.
The last match between the two teams ended in a historic outcome, as Midtjylland side won 5-1. However, Head Coach Albert Capellas does not expect the result that happened in Herning to be repeated.
Lazio will be without their talisman Ciro Immobile who is nursing an injury.
Red Star Belgrade vs Trabzonspor | Thursday, 27th October, 2022 – 21:00hrs
Klings Kangwa and his Red Star Belgrade will tomorrow welcome Turkish side Trabzonspor in a week five UEFA Europa League encounter.
The Zambian international has contributed 5 goals and three assists in 19 appearances in all Competitions but he is yet to score in the Europa League.
The Red and Whites will be hoping to record their second win of the group and put their progression plans back on track.
Belgrade lead the Serbian Superliga with 41 points after 15 matches. Kick off at the Rajko Mitic Stadium is set for 21:00hrs.
UEFA EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE
Molde vs Djurgardens IF | Thursday, 27th October, 2022 – 21:00hrs
Chipolopolo midfielder Emmanuel Banda is in Norway as Djurgardens IF look to seal top spot in group F.
Banda has been very influential for Djurgardens with two goals and an assist in the four matches played so far.
The Swedish side are currently top of the group with 10 points and a win tomorrow will seal top spot ahead of the final group game against Shamrock Rovers.