Red Arrows face Simba in the first leg of the pre-group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup in Dar es Salaam.
Kick off @ 16h00 CAT and Live on ZNBC.
And the are fears from both camps that playing surface at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium might be affected as it’s been raining for the past 24 hours in Dar es Salaam.
Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe is expected to start summon his international full backs to his line up after a three weeks absence.
Skipper Benedict Chepeshi and Prosper Chiluya are expected to return as right and left full back respectively after being away on international duty with Zambia.
In central defence, Chisi, who is being assisted by Osward Mutapa Jnr likely to pair Tresor ‘The Businessman’ Tshibwabwa with either Elvis Bissong or Nickson Mubili.
Goalkeeper Charles Kalumba is expected to the get the nod ahead of Kenny Mumba.
Allassane Diarra, Edward Tembo and George Simbayambaya should start as a midfield three.
41 year old James Chamanga will start as lone striker and will be supported by George Mandu and Felix Bulaya on the flanks.
Off the bench, Chisi has depth in the form of Ricky Banda, Joseph Zimba, Kebson Kamanga and Alidor Kayembe.
Simba’s new Spanish coach Pablo Franco will look to a Zambian Rally Bwalya to unlock the Airmen.
