Zesco United opened the four nations tournament with a 1 – 1 draw against Azam of Tanzania.
Newly Jesse Were of Kenya scored the lone goal for Zesco as early as the 3rd minute.
Zesco named new signings Ben Adama, Anthony Gay, Idriss Mbombo and Were in the starting line-up.
Azam scored a late equaliser in the 89th minute to grab a point from the game.
In the late kick off, Zanaco got off to a brilliant start with Rodrick Kabwe opening the scores in the 4th minute but Chicken Inn twice came from behind to draw 2 – 2.
Fashion Sakala scored the second for Zanaco with the Zimbabwean team pulling another back in the 83rd minute.
All teams take a rest tomorrow and will be back in action on Friday.
Zesco XI v Azam
Lameck Nyangu – Simon Silwimba, Ayo Oluwafemi, Bernard Mapili, Ben Adama, Anthony Agay, Lazarous Kambole, Misheck Chaila, Idris Mbombo (Matthews Nkhowani), Jesse Were, Jackson Mwanza ( captain)
Zanaco XI v Chicken Inn
16. Toaster Nsabata – 8. Lee Ngoma, 26. Fackson Kapumbu, 5. Aaron Katebe, 3. Ziyo Tembo, 14. Richard Kasonde, 12.Ernest Mbewe, 21. Boyd Musonda, 30. Fashion Sakala, 17. Aubrey Funga, 13. Rodrick Kabwe
zega needs george more than chipolopolo.
true..especially for Champions League….i believe we will go far this time (both locally and africa)…we clearly have the most experience amongst the local teams
where are these matches played ?
Levy stadium I guess.
thanx 2 zega for signing jesse were