Chipolopolo players based outside the country will be in action in their respective leagues with Patson Daka headlining that list.
With Emmanuel Banda, Lubambo Musonda, Frankie Chisenga Musonda, Toaster Nsabata, Justin Shonga, Friday Samu, Gamphani Lungu and Aime Mabika all involved with their teams yesterday and early today more are expected in action.
NEWCASTLE VS LEICESTER CITY (15:15 CAT)
Coming just three days after the euphoric highs of Thursday’s 2-1 win at PSV Eindhoven – booking a semi-finals tie against Roma in the UEFA Europa Conference League – Rodgers’ in-form side travel to the North East to face a rejuvenated Newcastle outfit under Eddie Howe’s guidance.
Back in December, meanwhile, the Foxes were 4-0 victors over Newcastle at King Power Stadium. Much has changed at St. James’ Park since then, however, with Howe bringing in Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimarães and Dan Burn, alongside the loan signing of Matt Targett, to strengthen the side.
Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka netted the second goal before setting James Madison for the fourth goal in the reverse fixture.
It’s not clear whether he will start on the bench today or not with Brenden Rogers changing his team with every game but he will surely be involved.
SIMBA VS ORLANDO PIRATES (18:00 CAT)
Midfielder Rally Bwalya is expected in action this evening as Simba SC travel to South Africa to face the Buccaneers, Orlando Pirates in a CAF Confederation Cup play off tie.
PYRAMIDS VS TP MAZEMBE (22:00 CAT)
Zambian duo of defenders Kabaso Chongo and Tandi Mwape are expected to be in action as TP Mazembe and Pyramids FC face off at the 30 June Stadium in a CAF Confederation Cup tie.
Former Chipolopolo captain Rainford Kalaba did not make the trip to Cairo.
COVA DE PIEDADE vs CALDAS (14:00 CAT)
2017 U-20 AFCON winner, Kenneth Kalunga and his Cova da Piedade teammates will host Caldas in a Portuguese Liga 3 affair this afternoon.
ARSENAL TULA VS FK ROSTOV (13:00 CAT)
Arsenal Tula will be without influential midfielder Klings Kangwa who was sent off in the last game.
Evans Kangwa has been on the mend and could again miss this afternoons clash.
CELTIC VS RANGERS (15:00 CAT)
Fashion Sakala Jnr and the Rangers will face a stern test as they square off with rivals Celtic in a Scottish Cup semifinal tie.
Chippa United vs Stellenbosch (15:00)
2012 AFCON winner Nathan Sinkala is expected to protect the back for the Stellies as they visit Chippa United.
MARUMO GALLANTS VS SWALLOWS (15:00 CAT).
Mwape Musonda and Austin Muwowo could be in action for Swallows.
TURKEY
Hazel Nali and Misozi Zulu are expected in action for their respective teams at 11:00hrs.
