Zambian Super League giants, ZESCO United will today face Green Eagles in the second match of the Four-Club Pre-season Tournament scheduled for Nkoloma stadium, Lusaka.
The Four-Club Pre-season Tournament starts today with an early kickoff (13:00) clash between Zambian Super League champions Red Arrows and Zanaco at Nkoloma.
ZESCO United and Red Arrows merged hands to organize the preseason tournament ahead of the 2022/23 Zambian Super League season and the CAF Competitions.
Meanwhile, ZESCO United Head Coach Numba Mumamba expects his charges to be at their best when they face Green Eagles later in the day.
“We are taking this tournament seriously in as much as we are trying to assess the players. We will give everyone a chance so that we build a strong foundation ahead of the new season. It is an important tournament for us especially that we will be involved in the Confederation Cup.”
And Mumamba has expressed happiness with the level of competition so far seen in the squad.
“There is a lot of competition in the team particularly with the young lads that we brought in during this window. They have come here so that we could see what they have to offer. As a coach I can tell you that it will be hard to come up with the first 11 especially with this competition from the young lads.
“I think this is good and healthy for everyone including the senior players. Everyone needs to earn their place through hard work.”
The ZESCO United gaffer has declared his charges ready for today’s match against Green Eagles.
“All our players are looking good and set for the tournament. We are here to assess every player in terms of match fitness. This tournament will give us a clear picture in terms of where every player is. Everyone is doing fine including those who had injuries.”
Full Four Club Tournament Fixtures on Matchday 1
Date: 29/07/2022
Matches: ZESCO United vs Green Eagles
Time: 13:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Date: 29/07/2022
Match: Red Arrows vs Zanaco FC
Time: 15:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Date: 31/07/2022
Match: ZESCO United vs Green Eagles
Time: 13:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Full Four Club Tournament Fixtures on Matchday 2
Date: 31/07/2022
Match: Red Arrows vs Green Eagles
Time: 13:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Date: 31/07/2022
Match: ZESCO United vs Zanaco FC
Time: 15:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Full Four Club Tournament Fixtures on Matchday 3
Date: 1/08/2022
Match: Green Eagles vs Zanaco FC
Time: 13:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Date: 1/08/2022
Match: Red Arrows vs ZESCO United
Time: 15:00
Venue: Nkoloma stadium
Author: Desmond Katongo