…as Zanaco seek redemption
By MICHAEL MIYOBA
NAPSA Stars coach Perry Mutapa has declared his charges game for today’s crunch tie against Midlands rivals Red Arrows FC.
The two giants will face off in a week-6 MTN/FAZ Super League clash at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.
The lunchtime kick-off promises sparks as Napsa Stars will be seeking to maintain their winning streak after beating Sensational Zanaco FC last weekend while Red Arrows will be aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to “Mighty” Mufulira Wanderers.
Mutapa said Napsa Stars will seek to maintain their dominance over the Airmen who failed to record a single win in the two clashes last season.
“It’s a huge game, as you have put it. Arrows will not want to lose twice in a row. It’s become an interesting derby for us, two good teams playing good football. It’s always interesting for football, not just for both teams but even for the fans. So, it’s something which will produce a lot of fireworks. We are from collecting a win and we want to continue that path and build on it. We needed that win to build on games going forward,” Mutapa said.
For Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe, today’s fixture is a tough test for the Airmen who will be chasing maximum points to climb to the summit of the Super League table.
After two wins, two draws and one defeat, Red Arrows are fourth on the log with eight points, one point behind table toppers Muza and Power who are busy with CAF Interclub championships this weekend.
In the other Super League matches slated for today, Zanaco will seek to bounce back from teir loss to Napsa when they face Prison Leopards in the second fixture of the double header at Sunset Stadium.
After consecutive defeats to Kansanshi Dynamos and Kabwe Warriors in the last two games, Prison Leopards will aim to bounce back to winning ways to climb up on the ladder.
Mutondo Stars, who str 10th on the log will date rejuvenated Wanderers while Ndola giants Zesco United have a date with Green Eagles who will be aiming to recover from the 4-0 bashing by FC Muza.
Tomorrow’s Super League action will see Kitwe giants Nkana FC seeking their first win of the season when they face struggling Trident FC while Kabwe Warriors will welcome Nkwazi at the Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe.
Konkola Blades will look for their first win when they travel to Nchanga Stadium in Chingola for a date with Kansanshi Dynamos.
