The MTN Super League will enter week 3 of action this weekend with some exciting match ups expected to keep the fans intrigued and entertained at the same time.
Betway Zambia, the official betting partner of the Zambian topflight is also on hand offering great odds for the games.
Red Arrows fresh from a big 4-1 win over Mines United visit NAPSA Stars, Nkana are playing host to Green Buffaloes while ZESCO United will be visited by Perry Mutapa’s Green Eagles.
The Airmen gave newcomers, Mines United a proper reality check as they hammered them 4-1 last weekend and will be looking to keep the momentum going.
Saddam Yusuf Phiri scored a hat-trick and will be hoping to continue his fine form in front of goal ahead of the international break having received a rare call up from coach Avram Grant.
However the Airmen face a NAPSA Stars side desperate for a win after recording a loss and a draw in their opening two fixtures.
Coach Sipho Mumba and his side know that a second loss at home will not sit well with the fans and the sponsors.
Evans Kayombo Jnr , Jimmy Mukeya and Augustine Mulenga have the huge task of getting the Pensioners the goals this afternoon as they aim to open their scoring account this season.
At Nkana Stadium, The 13 time Super League Champions welcome Green Buffaloes, a team they have not lost to since 2022.
The Bankers are in Kabwe to face one of the rebranded Zambia Correctional Service sponsored, Leopard FC.
Numba Mumamba managed to guide the team to their first win of the season as they edged Kansanshi Dynamos so he will be hoping to record back to back wins but faces a team his club has only beaten once in the last seven meetings.
Malawian forward Chawananga Kaonga will be hoping to put in a good shift ahead of the international break having been summoned for National Team duty.
In Solwezi, Kansanshi Dynamos host fellow newcomers Konkola Blades FC at Independence Stadium.
Sharp Razor sliced the Mabanga Boys in the Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield and the hosts will want to avenge that loss.
Kansanshi are also chasing their first win of the season, after drawing their opening home match and losing away to Zanaco last weekend.
Coach Zeddy Saileti does not want to disappoint the fans and wants his team to entertain the fans this afternoon.
“This time, we have to be focused, we need to be a team. We’re playing at home in front of our fans, we don’t want to disappoint our fans. We have not started the league well, we will try to entertain our fans,” he said.
“Of course, we need to be conscious, we need to play well, we don’t need to concede, and of course, we want to win. We need to work hard, especially for our fans. We need to be focused, be composed, and I think we can win the game.”.
At Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, ZESCO fresh from a 3-0 win over Mutondo now welcome the Kawale Boys, Green Eagles. .
“ZESCO is a big team. It will be a tough game but after a loss last week at home against Nchanga Rangers we are looking for a win, ” Mutapa said.
Winger Emmanuel Mukosha is out of the tie but Mutapa believes it’s a chance for other players to show what they can do.
FC MUZA had a brilliant outing in week 2 as they beat Konkola Blades 2-0 away in Chililabombwe.
They now shift their attention to a home tie against struggling Mutondo Stars who are winless and yet to score a goal this season.
The Elegant Dynamites have never lost to Mutondo Stars on their previous four meetings with a 1-1 draw being their worst result against Evergreen.
The action continues on Sunday as Nchanga Rangers play host to Mufulira Wanderers.
Mines United’s situation does not get any easier as they welcome defending Champions, Power Dynamos while Kabwe Warriors are away to Nkwazi at Edwin Imboela Stadium.
