By Precious Bwale
Power Dynamos take on Zesco United this afternoon at Arthur Davies Stadium in a rescheduled Week 6 encounter, a match that promises to be a mouth-watering encounter.
Power heads into this match with confidence, coming off two straight victories, while Zesco United are coming from back to back losses and will be desperate to bounce back. Zesco United currently sit 12th on 10 points, while Power Dynamos are 10th on 14 points and both sides still have three games in hand.
Head coach Oswald Mutapa acknowledges the challenge ahead and admits there is no more easy games.
“Another tough game coming on Wednesday. There are no easy games anymore. We are just from playing Nkwazi. It was a tough game but for me it’s the mentality we are taking into this one,” he said.
Mutapa emphasised the importance of staying alert despite their run of form.
“We are coming from two wins, Zesco is coming from two consecutive losses, and that’s where we need to be wary of. We need to fight, show character and personality because we need the three points.”
On the other side, Zesco United interim coach Siwale believes this fixture will bring both quality and tactical discipline and are eager to break the negative streak.
“It will be an interesting and tactical battle, where everyone will try to put up something, it will be like playing chess.”
“We want to reverse the situation which we have found ourselves in, in the past two games and we want to end the trend.”
Mutapa also pointed out that the ABSA Cup remains a key target for Power Dynamos.
“We need to play ABSA and that can only happen depending on the points we accumulate by the end of the first round. So it’s important we get the results, especially at home, riding on the two wins we have recorded.”
With domestic league duties, continental commitments and ABSA ambitions all on the agenda, Mutapa says the players understand the task ahead.
“Dominance is key for us to go very far, but it will require a lot of hard work, character and personality.”
“It’s important that we start recording wins slowly but surely. These games in hand need to be taken with the seriousness they deserve,” he added.
Kick off at Arthur Davies Stadium at 15h00 with tickets for open wing going at K30 and VIP at K300.
