The current league holders in the MTN FAZ SUPER-LEAGUE Zesco united will this evening take on Asante kotoko of Ghana in the second round of the CAF confederation cup group stages in Kusami Today.
The zambian outfit already have three points in their bag after beating country rivals Nkana FC 2-0 in the group C opener, for Asante kotoko they sit third on the Table with no point having lost 1-0 to AL Hilal of Sudan on match day one.
The Ndola based out fit have also been boosted with the return of captain Jacob Banda who missed the match against Nkana due to suspension.
Burundian midfielder Enock Sabamukama has also recovered from an injury that sat him out of their pre-group stage encounters against Kaiser Chiefs and the the opening group game against Nkana.
Asante kotoko may not really be a well known team in Zambia and across the continent in recent times but when it comes to the Ghana premier league the pocuppine warriors are a force to be reckoned with.
They have been champions of the Ghana premier league a record 24 times, and have won the CAF champions league before.
When it comes to individual Brilliance zesco united will rely on star forward Lazarus kambole and Kenyan talisman Jesse Jackson Were who can dispatch any defence up-front. David Owino is expected to keep a good command of the the defence.
Meanwhile for hosts Maxwell Baako is dangerous and can shoot from awkward Angles and has two goals already, Sogne Yacouba is another player to look out for, the Burkinabe import is a top striker who is yet to score a goal so far in the CAF confederations cup and may just fancy his chances this evening.
Asante Kotoko have played 14 games at home in the CAF confederation cup and have managed to win 12, Drawn 2 and lost none.
CAF Confederation Cup
13/02/19
Asante kotoko Vs Zesco United
Time : 18:00hrs
Venue : Baba Yara Stadium
Go Zambia go.