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ROYAL SHATTER UNITED’S CAF DREAM

ZESCO United’s dreams of advancing to the CAF Confederations Cup Group stage came to a grinding halt after the Zambians failed to get past Royal AM of South Africa.   The Zambian Super League giants were held to a 1-1 home draw by South African side in a match played at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola. Royal AM eliminated ZESCO …

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PREVIEW: NUMBA DECLARES OBURU READY FOR ROYAL AM GAME

ZESCO United Head Coach Mumamba Numba has declared Kenyan prolific striker, Vincent Oburu fit for tomorrow’s CAF Confederations Cup match against South African side Royal AM to be staged at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium. In his pre-match comments Numba expects Oburu to lead ZESCO United’s frontline as they host hopes to qualify to the third round of the qualifiers. “I …

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UNITED BANKING ON OBURU AHEAD OF SATURDAYS CRUCIAL CAF FIXTURE

After witnessing his side waste numerous goal scoring opportunities in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup qualifier match against Royal AM, Mumamba Numba will be racing to have Kenyan international striker Vincent Oburu ready for Saturday’s game. ZESCO United have labored in front of goal both in the Zambian league and CAF registering …

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UNITED HOPING TO FINISH THE BUSINESS AS THEY HOST ROYAL AM

ZESCO United’s chances of progressing to the Group Stage of the CAF Confederations Cup received a boost following Sunday’s crucial barren draw against South African side, Royal AM. The nine-times Zambian Super League champions put up a stellar performance in the first leg of the second preliminary round of qualifiers dominating the hosts in most part of the game. Mumamba …

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PREVIEW: NUMBA PLOTS AHEAD OF ROYAL AM CAF ENCOUNTER

Zambia’s flag carriers in this year CAF Confederation Cup ZESCO United opens their account in Africa’s coveted football showpiece on Sunday against Royal AM of South Africa. ZESCO United is the country’s only remaining envoy in the 2022/23 CAF interclub competition following Red Arrows failure to sail past Pedro De Agosto in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions …

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CHIPYOKA EXPECTED IN DURBAN AHEAD OF ROYAL TITANIC CLASH

Teenage sensational attacking midfielder, Songa Chipyoka is tonight expected to bolster the ZESCO United squad ahead of tomorrows CAF Confederations Cup match first leg encounter against Royal AM of South Africa. Chipyoka who is currently with the Zambia U-20 National Team at the ongoing Cosafa Championship will jet into Durban tonight at 19:05 ahead of Sundays mouthwatering fixture. The 18-year-old …

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KALENGO, BANDA URGES ZESCO UNITED PLAYERS TO RISE TO THE OCCASION AHEAD OF ROYAL AM CAF FIXTURE

Former ZESCO United Striker Winston Kalengo has urged the team to rise to the occasion when they face Royal AM of South Africa in Sunday’s CAF Confederations Cup second preliminary round of qualifier, first leg match scheduled for Durban’s Moses Mabhida stadium, South Africa. Kalengo who is currently the club’s physical trainer believes ZESCO United have the players with the …

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CAN ZESCO UNITED RESUSCITATE ZAMBIA’S CONTINENTAL FOOTBALL FORTUNES?

Zambia’s flag carriers in the 2022/23 CAF Champions League, Red Arrows became the first national club side to be ejected from Africa’s coveted competition this season after failing to go past Angolan side, Primeiro De Agosto. A 0-1 home defeat at the hands of the Angolan giants saw Red Arrows exit 2-1 on aggregate following a 1-all away draw in …

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UNITED ARRIVE IN DURBAN AHEAD OF CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP FIXTURE

Zambia’s envoys in this year’s CAF Confederations Cup ZESCO United have arrived in Durban, South Africa ahead of Sunday’s game against Royal AM of South Africa to be staged at the Moses Mabhida stadium. ZESCO United touched down at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport at 18:00hrs local time and have set up base at the Garden Court Hotel. The Ndola …

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NUMBA UPBEAT AHEAD OF ROYAL AM CLASH

ZESCO United Head Coach Mumamba Numba believes his side has the right quality to beat Royal AM when the two sides meet in the CAF Confederations Cup first leg of the second preliminary round of qualifiers on Sunday at Durban’s Moses Mabhida stadium, South Africa. Numba expects his players to go into Sundays match against Royal AM with great confidence …

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