ZESCO United will tomorrow aim to build on last Sunday’s crucial 1-2 away victory against Nkana Football Club when the 8 times Zambian Super League champions meet Nkwazi Football Club at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium.
ZESCO United beat Nkana 2-1 in the FAZ/MTN Super League week thirteen encounter played at Nkana stadium, Kitwe.
Goals from Thabani Kamusoko and Winstone Kalengo propelled the former league champions to second position on the log table with 22point having played 12 games.
Prison Leopards currently occupy 1st position with 23points having played 13 games one more than ZESCO United.
Speaking after overseeing his club snatch a crucial away 3 points from the Wusakile Boys, coach Numba Mumamba described Sundays win as a great incentive before meeting Nkawazi Football Club.
“This victory is very important and a great motivation to the boys as we prepare to face Nkwazi on Wednesday(Tomorrow). It was always crucial that we get maximum points from our first game after a long break in order to keep up pace with the rest of the pack,” Mumamba said.
The ZESCO United gaffer expects his charges to maintain the same positive attitude shown against Nkana when the Ndola based giants meet the Police sponsored side.
“This is a big stepping stone for the boys as we prepare for Nkwazi. It is crucial to maintain the same attitude as we prepare for Nkwazi. We shall continue motivating them so that we maintain this winning momentum.”
ZESCO United will tomorrow host Nkwazi in the FAZ/MTN Super League week twelve rescheduled encounter to be played at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola.
Author: Desmond Katongo