‘Nkwazi not underdogs’ 

…Mutapa says as he declares his charges game for Zesco 

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

HIGH Flying Nkwazi FC coach Osward Mutapa says the Zambia Police-sponsored Super League outfit are not underdogs as they host Ndola giants Zesco United in today’s MTN/FAZ Super Leagues Week-3 fixture at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka.

After starting the new season with an exciting victory over Konkola Blades, High Flying Nkwazi FC will fight to protect their unbeaten run when they host Goerge Lwandamina’s boys who are also unbeaten and dominate the MTN/FAZ Super League table with four points from two games.

Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mutapa said Nkwazi are ready for the Ndola giants and have what it takes to reign supreme when the two sides do battle.

“We may be underdogs to some people out there but we are not underdogs. Yes, Zesco have a good squad and they have beaten us in the past but we can also beat them and like I said we have the players who can compete to get a win against Zesco United,” Mutapa said.

Meanwhile, Napsa Stars will seek their first win of the season when they host Kansanshi Dynamos after recording defeats in the first two games against Zesco United and Green Buffaloes respectively.

“It is very important for us to get a positive result in this match. We know that we need to start winning games. A win would give us a lot of confidence and momentum, and it would put us in a good position,” Napsa Stars gaffer Perry Mutapa said.

At Nkana Stadium in Kitwe, newly promoted Trident FC will welcome Sensational Zanaco FC who are still searching for their first victory after picking two consecutive draws. 

The clash which will be the second fixture of the double header at Nkana Stadium promises sparks as Trident will be aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to Kabwe Warriors as they also search for their first win in the Super League.

In the lunch time kick off at the same venue, “Mighty” Mufulira Wanderers will take on rejuvenated Kabwe Warriors who started the season with a 1-0 defeat to Forest Rangers before bouncing back with a 2-1 win over Trident.

At independence Stadium in Choma, struggling Nkana FC who fired coach Beston Chambeshi following two consecutive defeats will face winless Green Eagles who have started the season with two consecutive draws against Konkola Blades and Mutondo Stars.

After starting the season with draws against Prison Leopards and Zanaco, CAF envoys Power Dynamos and FC Muza will continue their search for a win when they face Konkola Blades and Mutondo Stars respectively.

Tomorrow’s Super League action will see ABSA Cup champions Forest Rangers taking on Red Arrows while Leopards will host rejuvenated Green Buffaloes in Kabwe.

Full fixtures:

Nkwazi vs Zesco United 

Mufulira Wanderers vs Kabwe Warriors 

Green Eagles vs Nkana

Konkola Blades vs Power Dynamos 

Muza vs Mutondo 

Napsa Stars vs Kansanshi Dynamos 

Trident vs Zanaco. 

Tomorrow: 

Forest Rangers vs Red Arrows 

Prison Leopards vs Green Buffaloes.

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