Zambia Super League week 5 comes alive
The Zambia Super League will enter week five of action this afternoon with nine mouth-watering encounters taking center stage across the country.
Defending Champions, ZESCO United will be away in Lusaka, Log leaders Green Buffaloes host out of form Kabwe Warriors while Nkana host newcomers Chambishi FC at Nkana Stadium.
15:00hrs Kafue Celtic Vs ZESCO United | Edwin Imboela
Kafue Celtic recorded their first win over the weekend when they beat Buildcon 1-0 thanks to Albert Kangwanda’s third goal of the season and will be looking to make it back-to-back wins.
The Crocs welcome Defending Champions, ZESCO United who is on a two-match winning streak.
Numba Mumamba and his boys suffered a shock first-round exit in the CAF Champions League and are desperate to make a statement on the local scene.
The nine-time league champions will be without Kelvin Kampamba, Gregory Sanjase, Solomon Sakala, Dickson Chapa, and Simon Silwimba who are expected to leave for Cameroon with the Zambia National team ahead of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Equatorial Guinea.
A win for Kafue Celtic will take them to seven points while ZESCO will be on nine points if they manage to get the best of the Joe Bwalya tutored Crocs.
15:00 Buildcon Vs Power Dynamos | Indeni Complex
Buildcon’s fairytale start to the season came to an end over the weekend after they suffered a 1-0 loss to Kafue Celtic.
Team Kopala will this afternoon however look to get back to winning ways as they host winless Power Dynamos at Indeni Sports Complex.
Power on the other hand is still searching for their first win of the season with Masauso Tembo under pressure from the fans to start producing results.
Buildcon having history behind them having beaten Abayellow four times in their last seven meetings and the other three games ending in draws.
Power Dynamos last beat Buildcon on 27th October 2018 thanks to a Jimmy Dzingai lone strike.
15:00 Kansanshi Dynamos Vs Indeni | Solwezi Independence Stadium
In Solwezi, Kansanshi Dynamos will welcome Indeni at the Independence Stadium in search of their second win of the season.
The Mabanga Boys have a win and a draw to their name and will look up to Ghanian forward Zikiru Adams and former Power Dynamos striker Davy Daka to get them the goals.
Indeni on the other hand is coming from a loss at the hands of fellow Ndola outfit ZESCO United and will be keen to bounce back to winning ways.
Midfielder Clement Mulenga is expected to lead the charge for Mwenya Chipepo’s Oilo men as they battle it out with Daniel Chama-led Kansanshi Dynamos midfield.
15:00 Forest Rangers Vs Lusaka Dynamos | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Fole Malembe needed a late free-kick from Clifford Mulenga to see off hopeless Power Dynamos last weekend and now welcome Lusaka Dynamos at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Lusaka Dynamos on the other hand finally recorded their first win of the season as they edged Prison Leopards 1-0 thanks to a Marvin Jere first-half goal.
Forest Rangers have an upper hand in this fixture on paper having beaten Elite three times in their last five meetings.
03/03/21 Lusaka Dynamos 0-3 Forest Rangers
07/11/20 Forest Rangers 1-1 Lusaka Dynamos
21/12/19 Lusaka Dynamos 0-1 Forest Rangers
06/10/18 Forest Rangers 2-1 Lusaka Dynamos
09/06/18 Lusaka Dynamos 1-0 Forest Rangers
15:00 Nkana Vs Chambishi | Nkana Stadium
Record 13-time Champions, Nkana will this afternoon welcome newly-promoted Chambishi FC to Nkana Stadium as they look to continue on their upward trajectory.
After their loss of Nkwazi on the opening weekend of the season Nkana managed back-to-back wins and will be looking to make it 3 in a row.
Alex ‘Bazo’ Ng’onga has continued where he left off last season and will be key for the red side of Wusakile this afternoon. Chambishi is still winless after four rounds of matches with three draws and one loss.
Nkana is expected to carry the day but an upset can not be put past Chambishi FC who will cherish claiming a big scalp should things move in their favor this afternoon.
15:00 Prison Leopard Vs Nkwazi | President Stadium
At President Stadium, a home Affairs derby will come alive as Prison Leopards welcome Zambia police sponsored outfit, High Flying Nkwazi.
Prison Leopards are coming off a loss against Lusaka Dynamos and will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways as they take on unpredictable Nkwazi.
Nkwazi played out to a goalless draw Green Eagles to move to seven points and fifth on the log table.
Coach Dennis Makinka has named a strong member squad for this encounter. Midfielder Stephen Mutama leads the squad summoned for this encounter.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers
- Charles Muntanga
- Makasa Kalaba
Defenders
3.Besa Henry
4. Crawford Mwaba
5. Zimba Rodrick
6. Cosmas Chama
7. Pride Mwansa
8. Christopher Chulu
Midfielders
9. Kuwenda Bernard
10. Nelson Mwila
11. Davy Kalandanya
12. Jeff Banda
13. Langson Mbewe
14. Elas Kabuswe
15. David Buluya
16. Kenneth Kasanga
17. Andrew Mupande
18. Mutama Stephen
Forwards
19. Zulu Christopher
20. Wezzy Kumwenda
15:00 Green Buffaloes Vs Kabwe Warriors | Woodlands
Green Buffaloes are on cloud nine after four rounds of matches with three wins and a draw giving ten points and top slot.
The Zambia army-sponsored outfit welcomes embattled Kabwe Warriors at Woodlands Stadium as they look to maintain the top slot.
The magnificent people’s team, Kabwe Warriors on the other hand are desperate for a win especially after their early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup and back-to-back losses in the local league.
In the last eleven meetings between the two teams, Kabwe Warriors have managed four wins with Green Buffaloes winning three and the other four ending in draws.
15:00 Green Eagles Vs ZANACO | Independence Stadium, Choma
Aggrey Chiyangi welcomes former team Sensational ZANACO at Independence Stadium in Choma. After a goalless draw against Nkwazi, the Eagles are eager to get back to winning ways.
The visitors Sensational Zanaco are however winless in the local league and require a win but Choma is not a good hunting ground for any team.
The Bankers will be without Lameck Siame, Moses Phiri, and Peter Kalota who are in camp with the National team.
Kelvin Kaindu is under pressure to start getting results before the executive sends him on the famous administrative leave.
15:00 Konkola Blades Vs Red Arrows, Konkola Stadium
Away from their colorful social media posts Konkola Blades have been a revelation of the season so far claiming the scalp of Power Dynamos and Sensational ZANACO. Konkola Blades now welcome CAF Confederation Cup envoys Red Arrows at Gabittas ( Konkola Stadium) in Chililabombwe.
Arrows are coming from a loss at hands of Green Buffaloes before which they suffered another defeat away to Nkana.
Chisi Mbewe and his Airmen will be more than eager to get back to winning ways with Felix Bulaya as the main man in the chase for maximum points.