Kabwe Warriors will this afternoon take on Ndola outfit Buildcon at Ucar Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in the only league match of the day.
And Zambia are in action against Ethiopia at Woodlands Stadium in a friendly match.
Warriors who are winless in their last five league games will hope to get their second win which will will see them get out of the relegation Zone.
Hoping to get their second league win which will see them move out of the drop zone for atleast the next 24 hours Warriors have only recorded on win one, 13 draws(higest in the league) and have lost six league games.
The Elijah Chikwanda drilled side will be looking up in Jacob Phiri, and Lameck Kamfwa for goals. Veteran Siloni Jere is also expected to push things forward together with newly signees in Umeji Okechukwa and Cletus Ebuka.
On loan Alfred Chirwa and Levy Zulu are expected to help marshal the right and left back positions respectively.
Clement Mwape and Monga chilinda will help in covering goalie Lawrence Mulenga.
Striker Jacob Phiri who scored against Nkwazi will lead the line
On the other hand Buildcon who have only lost just once in the last 6 matches finally got their first away win in midweek against Green Buffaloes football club.
Team Kopala as they fondly know as Ndola side will be going into todays encounter buzzing with a lot of confidence after winning the last 2 consecutive league matches.
Buildcon will be banking on John Makwatta and Maisha Chavda their current topscorer for goals.
New signing, Geofrey Sserenkuma who scored an impressive goals in all competitions last season for the Ugandan giants, KCCA will also definitely be a morale boost for the newly promoted side.
The match is live on supersport.
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Zambia XI: Toaster Nsabata – Simon Silwimba, Ziyo Tembo, Isaac Shamujompa, Fackson Kapumbu – Ernest Mbewe, Kondwani Mtonga, John Ching’andu, Augustine Mulenga – Martin Phiri, Justin Shonga
16′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
All the best Chipolopolo
17′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
First real shot on goal is from Augustine Mulenga whose forces a good save from he keeper from a shot oit side the box
Zambia XI
Toaster Nsabata – Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu, Isaac Shamujompa, Ziyo Tembo -Kondwani Mtonga, John Chingandu, Ernest Mbewe, Augustine Mulenga – Justin Shonga, Martin Phiri
18′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon. Jacob Phiri came close for Warriors from a free kick.
22’Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Augustine Mulenga tormenting his marker but his is pulled for a free kick on the left.
Good ball from Shonga but it is just cleared for a corner.
Good chance Zambia
26′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Another Zambia attack ends with a shot from impressive Ernest Mbewe but he hits the side netting
28′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Shonga hits the target bit it’s straight at the keeper
30′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Ethiopia holding their own with good skilful play in midfield but nothing to trouble Toaster
26′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon. Paul Sipemba and Jacob Phiri have been impressive for Warriors.
The two Sakuwahas; Jonas and Gift haven’t been bad.
33′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Ethiopia goalkeeper who has had a poor game so far goes down injured
34′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Second good cross from Fackson Kapumbu this time finds Augustine Mulenga bit is effort is wide
38’Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Baleme takes advantage of space on the left after Kapumbu had overlapped but Gebru fails to make contact. Close for Ethiopia
41′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Brilliant strike from 35 yards by Shonga from a free kick and the keeper fails to hold on but they clear the reb3
Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Half time
44′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon.
Warriors were close after Prince Mumba’s header off a Jacob Phiri free kick is saved by Scott Ngokene.
A minute later, Kenyan striker John Makwata misses from close range for Buildcon.
Half Time: Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon
47” Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon. The second half is underway with Buildcon showing more intent
48′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon.
William Chibale with a top drawer save from a Makwata header off a Miheso save.
No changes for Zambia at half time as Ethiopia kick off
54′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Martin Phiri shoot from outside the box but it’s off target
55′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon.
It’s now an open game at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium.
57′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Ethiopia enjoying possession after restart. Too many breakdowns in the midfield from Chipolopolo
55′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Dave Daka in for Martin Phiri
58′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Sub Zambia
Donashano Malama in for Simon Silwimba
Mike Katiba in for Ernest Mbewe
60′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Augustine Mulenga pounces on a loose ball on the edge but he shoots over the bar
62′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Zambia turning on the heat as Donashamo Malama sends a screaming shot just off the target.
64′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon.
Still score less in Kabwe.
Warriors coaches Happy Sichikolo and Elijah Chikwanda pondering on what to do next.
65′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Augustine Mulenga goes loose on the left. His cross is connected by John Chingandu again off target
67′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
It’s wave after wave of attack from Zambia but Ethiopia are resolute in defense
No Zambia is just not clinical
70′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
John Chingandu cracks one from outside the box but it’s straight at the keeper who desperately punches away. Too hot to hold
74′ Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon.
Ugandan striker Geoffrey Serukuma has been introduced for Buildcon.
Warriors have also brought on Langson Mbewe
75′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Yellow to Shamujompa for a deliberate hand ball
84′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Another chance goes begging after Augustine Mulenga beat his marker to cut into the box but strikers fail to finish
87′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Ethiopia ok with a draw as they play with the hosts in their half
89′ Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia
Fans turn against Chipolopolo as they boo Zambia when in possession and cheer Ethiopia
5 minutes added
Ethiopia kill off time as they make a late sub
Zambia 0-0 Ethiopia FT
90′
Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon FC
Sserunkuma misses a sitter that would have put Buildcon ahead and win this game.
Full Time:Kabwe Warriors 0-0 Buildcon