San Pedro 0 – 0 Nkana [Aggregate 0-3]
Nkana FC progressed to group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after playing to a goalless draw against San Pedro of Ivory Coast.
The result saw Nkana progress with a 3 – 0 aggregate scoreline having won the first leg with three unanswered goals.
Beston Chambeshi made three changes to the line-up that started against San Pedro in the first leg played in Kitwe. Musa Muhammad, Soutra Tshimenga and Festus Mbewe came in for Walter Bwalya, Ronald Kampamba and Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba who was dropped on disciplinary grounds.
San Pedro dominated the match with Nkana sitting back and mainly playing on the counter attack.
The plan could have backfired for Nkana especially in the first half when San Pedro twice saw their goals ruled out for offside and they were also awarded a penalty which was shot over the bar in the 36th minute.
A better second half by Nkana kept San Pedro at bay and eliminated them from the CAF Confederation Cup.
A very good weekend for the two Zambian representatives in the competition with Zesco United eliminating Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa on Saturday
The Kitwe based outfit join Zesco United in the group phase and will now await the draws that will be conducted on Monday, 21 January at 12H00 CAT.
Nkana XI
Allan Chibwe, Ben Bahn, Joseph Musonda, Richard Ocran, Musa Muhammad – Duncan Otieno, Hassan Ramadan, Shadreck Malambo – Soutra Tshimenga, Festus Mbewe, Harrison Chisala
Subs: Kelvin Malunga, Given Sinyangwe, Obed Masumbuka, Lasion Thole, Ronald Kampamba, Walter Bwalya, Bwalya Kasonde, Simon Bwalya
congratulations Nkana aba red. make sure the team participate well in the group stage. next time don’t use that tactic it can be costly. u risks commuting fouls,giving away penalties. the best is to learn to Zescos way. however, good to ve two representation in the grp.