Jackson Mwanza will play the lone striker in a 4 5 1 formation when Zesco United face Al Ahly of Egypt.
There are no surprises in the Zesco line-up with Kondwani Mtonga dropping into the central defense position to partner Kenyan strongman David Odhiambo.
The match kicks-off at 1530hrs.
Zesco XI v Al Ahly
Lameck Nyangu – Mayembe Shemmy, Ayo Oluwafemi, Kondwani Mtonga, David Owino Odhiambo, Misheck Chaila, Clatous Chama, Anthony Akumu, Jackson Mwanza, Mwape Mwelwa, John Chingandu
Zesco Substitutes
Brown Nyirenda, Matthews Nkhowani, Benard Mapili, Lazarous Kambole, Daut Musekwa, Simon Silwimba
Zesco v Al Ahly XI
S Ekramy Ahmed – R Abdelaziz Abia, Ali Hegazi, S Abdel Montleb, MZ Abbasi Eldawy, H Lesayed Ghaly, S Saleh, AF Abdel Momeim, H Ashour, R Ahmed, J Antwi
Al Ahly Substitutes
H Sayed Ali, ABD El Naby, Ahmed Aly, A Elsoulia, MN El Ghareeb, M Mohamed
Wrong system, Jackson Mwanza is so blunt upfront.
what is chicken scared of? We re at home, we should be going all guns blazing.
3′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Corner to Zesco United
5′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Both teams trying to settle quicky. A chance on either end
6′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Free kick to Ahly in a dangerous position after a tackle by Odhiambo near the ‘D’
7′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Past the wall but Lameck Nyangu saves after spilling the ball
How can you play such a system at home? dull lwandamina!!!
10′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Zesco trying to take it easy with some good play but Ahly defend well from a cross which was aimed at Jackson Mwanza
12′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Some good spell for Zesco as they press the visitors in their own half with some neat inter-change of passes but Ahly holding well on the edge of the box
15′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Zesco have settled well in the game but not doing anything to trouble the keeper
is there any sreaming channel?
17′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Another long ball into the box in search of Jackson but they are defending well in the air
I meant any streaming channel on the net?
18′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Penalty shout after Jackson is brought down in the box but the referee is not interested as he waves play on
20′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Beautiful shot from Clatous Chama on the edge of the box but the keeper saves well for a croner.
This was after a good effort from Jackson who won the ball, played it to impressive Chngandu who released Chama
Lumwana 0 – 0 Power Dynamos
Nkwaxi 1 – 0 L Dynamos
kabwe Warriors 1 – 0 Lusaka Tigers
25′ Zesco United 0 – 0 Al Ahly
Jackson sees site of goal again but he is shoved off the ball.
Zesco dominating so far
Goooooaaaallllllllllll
John Chingandu gives Zesco the lead after an impressive excahnge which saw him shoot from outside the box
Zesco 1 – 0 Al Ahly
30′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
They equalize immediately
Green Eagles 1 – 1 Zanaco
Lumwana 0 – 0 Power Dynamos
33′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Ahly came out of their the moment they conceded and Zesco defense looked unsettled
36′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Cross into the box is cleared by for a corner.
Chingandu tales it but they clear
38′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Ghanaian J Antwi scored for Ahly
39′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Ahly keeper feeling the pressure as he spills a cross from the left by Chama but there is no one to take advantage
37′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Cracking shot by Chama is saved by Chama for a corner
39′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Ahly keeper feeling the pressure as he spills a cross from the left by Chama but there is no one to take advantage.
Kabwe Warriors 2 – 0 Lusaka Tigers
This Cletus Chama boy is going places.
Sly, Cletus is the guy who was at sixes and sevens when the national team was playing Guinea Bissau. He has no clue about defending.
HT Zesco 1 – 1 Al Ahly
Last chance fell to Chingandu whose shot was blocked by a defender
Eagles 1 zanaco 2. 65′
Nkwazi 2 – 0 Lusaka Dynamos
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48′ Zesco United 1 – 1 Al Ahly
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49′ Zesco United 2 – 1 Al Ahly
Gooooaaaallllllllll
Clatous Chama
Clatous Chama bundles the ball over the libe at the back post to give the Zesco the lead again.
Ahly had just survived a shot from Mwape Mwelwa whose brilliant turn saw him shoot at goal but the goalkeeper pulled off a brilliant save for a corner…
Chama scored from the resultant corner
52′ Zesco United 2 – 1 Al Ahly
Ahly come out of their shell again but Zesco play well on the counter attack but Jackson is caught offside
55’GOOOOOOaaaaaaallllllll
Chama Chama Chama
Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Chama started the move and got the return ball from Ayo to shoot from the penalty area
Zesco on rampage
Impressive,Keep da fire burning Zega.
59′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Zesco looking dangerous everytime they make the quick transitions forward
61′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Its frantic as Ahly are trying to come back
62′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Second sub for Ahly. They need to change something to get back in the game as Zesco is dominating
63′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Its a massive effort put in by these Zesco players and they have 27 minutes to play. Will they manage to play out the game at this tempo?
65′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
Lazarous Kambole in for Jackson Mwanza. First sub for Zesco
Come on Zega switch them off. Keep the pressure.
67′ Zesco 3 – 1 Ah Ahly
You just have to be impressed by some displays by Zesco. Beautiful!!!
69′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Ahly pull one back
John Antwi on target again
71′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Ahly coming more into the game
They make their third and final substution
Meteeb in
73′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Antwi again comes rampaging but he is stopped by two defenders and he goes down injured
74′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Chingandu goes down injured and requires attention
76′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Simon Silwamba being prepared by Lwandamina
76′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Ahly attack on the left but the final ball is poor as the cross goes over the bar
77′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Mwape Mwelwa out for Silwimba Simon
79′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
81′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Ahly pressing….
Good shot sees Nyangu dive to the left to save for a corner
82′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Zesco clear well but Ahly come back in attack
82′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Lameck Nyangu comes as he is only stopped by the keeper who was quick off the line
83′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Both Martin Jol and Lwandamina on their feet
84′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Chama having a great game as he sets Zesco on a swift counter attack supported by Nyangu… they manage to survive this one
87′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Agay goes down and requires attention. The stretcher comes on…. minutes ticking
Free kick to Ahly
88′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Zesco defend welll and go on the attack
89′ Zesco 3 –
Ahly counter attack as the Zesco defense is exposed but the Zesco defenders throw everything to defend
90′ Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Lameck Nyangu goes down and requires attention
5 minutes added
90+2 Zesco 3 – 2 Ah Ahly
Game resumes. Header is picked by Nyangu
90+3
Dauti Musekwa in for Chingandu
90+4
Ahly boot one in front and Zesco do like wise
90+5
Ahly attacking but they hoot over the bar… second remaining
Zesco 3 – 2 Al Ahly FT
Good start n it’s 3pts!
congrats zega,the highly rave-reviewed al ahly has been electrocuted!! zamfoot,use ths as th headlines
Congrats zega
@ Papa,Did you see the display by that Chama boy.I am convinced he will be a better midfielder than many who have come out of Zambia.