Former Nkana Captain Donashano Malama will make his debut for Zesco United after being named in the starting line up to face Napsa Stars this afternoon at Woodlands Stadium.
Malama will partner Kondwani Mtonga and Tafadzwa Rusike in the middle of the park.
Kenyan talisman John Mark Makwatta starts again upfront with Winston Kalengo as he looks to continue his scoring spree having scored in his first two games for Zesco United.
Clement Mwape has dropped to the bench after making mistakes in the 2-2 draw with Power Dynamos.
For the Pensioners, Fathi has made reshuffles to his team with Simon Nkhata and Danny Silanvwe dropping to the bench while John Sikaumbwa and Austin Banda start in midfield.
2012 AFCON winner Emmanuel Mayuka starts on the bench and will be looking to come from the bench and help the Pensioners in their quest for a first win in five games.
A win for Zesco United will take them to second place while Napsa will leapfrog Red Arrows into fifth place.
Kick-off for the match is set for 15:00
Zesco United Starting Line – Up: Ian Otieno, David Owino Odhiambo, Mwila Phiri Jr, Marcel Kalonda, Adrian Chama, Donashano Malama, John Ching’andu, Kondwani Mtonga, John Mark Makwata, Tafadzwa Rusike, Winston Kalengo
Bench: Jacob Banda, Clement Mwape Mulashi, Solomon Sakala, Misheck Chaila, Samson Mkandawire, John Chishimba.
Napsa Stars Starting Line- Up: Rabson Mucheleng’anga, Kabwe Aaron, Bornwell Silengo, Luka Ng’uni, Luka Banda, Dickson Chapa, Collins Sikombe, Austin Banda, Sikaumbwe John, Doisy Soko, Tapson Kaseba
Bench: Banda Philip, Amos Simwanza
Mwepu Patient, Simon Nkhata, Danny Silanvwe, Emmanuel Mayuka, Adoko Daniel.
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