ZESCO United Chief Executive Officer Charles Kalala says club management has in the past months done several rehabilitations works on Trade Fair Grounds in anticipation of this development.

Kalala has thanked ZESCO United supporters and appealed to them to continue rendering support to the club as they move to their traditional home ground.

Meanwhile ZESCO United is scheduled to play its first game away from the Levy Mwanawasa stadium against Green Eagles at the Arthur Davies stadium in Kitwe, with the venue hosting a double header on Saturday starting with new league entrants Mutondo Stars against Mighty Mufulira Wanderers.

All subsequent home games shall be played at the Trade Fair Grounds, in Ndola, Copperbelt Province.

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The first leg of the second preliminary qualifying test has thus far proved a daunting task after Aba Yellow were drawn against Tanzanian elite side Simba. Power Dynamos barely survived the wrath of Clatous Chota Chama and company after holding on to a 2-2 draw in the first leg played at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

A return leg in the East African country scheduled for October 1, 2023, is expected to be a more formidable task for the Zambian Super League champions who will be hunting for a rare victory at Simba’s Benjamin Mkapa stadium.

Dynamo’s narrative in the CAF Champions League may not be as rosy as many local football pundits would have wanted. However, their start to the 2023/24 Zambian Super League has so far been a tale of a defending champion.

Aba Yellow have played three games, drawing 0-0 in their opener against Prison Leopards before silencing Nkwazi and Green Eagles 2-1 and 2-0 respectively.

Tomorrow, Sunday, September 24, 2023, Power Dynamos host one of their biggest rivals in the famous energy derby when they face ZESCO United at Arthur Davies stadium on matchday five.

ZESCO United will be hunting for a third victory of the campaign after managing two victories, a draw, and a loss at the hands of Nkwazi FC.

United will be hoping to ride on their recent 3-0 victory over Konkola Blades when they visit the Arthur Davies stadium.

Both Goerge Lwandamina and his deputy Tenant Chilumba will be determined to navigate the ZESCO Limited powered side back to winning ways when they face the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) powered Dynamos.

“There is no easy game in this league. Every game is like a cup final. They are obviously disappointed with the result they got in the CAF Champions League against Simba. They are focusing on this game to get some consolation. But we are ready for them” United Assistant Coach Tenant Chilumba said.

And Chilumba expects his side to be mentally prepared for the challenge ahead:” We must be mentally strong because this is a big game, and everyone wants to win. We must settle down quickly and push for an early goal if possible.”

Meanwhile United shot stopper Cyrill Chibwe believes the nine-times league champions have what it takes to beat Dynamos.

“The start to the season hasn’t been bad for us. However, we need to build on our last victory against Konkola Blades and potentially win our next three games.

“We face Power Dynamos on Sunday, a big test for us. We need to stay focused until the last whistle. Last season they equalized in the dying minutes of the match due to a lapse in concentration on our side. We are better prepared this time around,” Chibwe said.

The Zambia National Team will tomorrow conclude their Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier match away to Comoros Island to be played in Moroni.

Zambia who secured qualifications to the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Editions left the country today aboard a chattered flight and will be expected to arrive in Moroni midafternoon.

Meanwhile Israeli born coach, Avram Grant has included five ZESCO United players in his 23-member squad that will face Comoros at the Stade Malouizini at 21:00 on Saturday.

United shot stopper Toaster Nsabata, and midfielder, Kelvin Kampamba, Kelvin Kampamba, are among the players Grant has summoned for the game. Others include Pride Mwansa and John Chishimba.

Gorup H closes with Zambia and Ivory Coast to have successfully secured a spot at Africa’s most coveted tournament.

The nine-times Zambian Super League Champions have so far played two games collecting four points in the process.

Coach George Lwandamina’s side beat Napsa Stars 0-1 on matchday one before settling for a 1-all draw against Prison Leopards on matchday two.

United will be going into Saturday’s fixture without their prolific strikers Collins Sikombe and Lazarous Kambole with the dual nursing injuries.

The Ndola based league side will face a pumped up Nkwazi side that has so far played one game in which they claimed all three points.

Lwandamina will be wary of Nkwazi’s threat at home but determined to run away with three maximum points and consolidate its position in the top four.

The stage is set for another exciting weekend of football as United aim to consolidate their unbeaten run so far by beating Nkwazi at the Edwin Mboela stadium, Lusaka.

It is a start that United Head Coach George Lwandamina was yearning for particularly that it came away from home.

Lwandamina spearheaded United’s great comeback last season after accepting to take over the managerial seat with only five months to the end of the 2022/23 league campaign securing a third-place finish for TeamYaziko in the process.

A crucial win at Napsa will be followed by a mouthwatering Sunday afternoon encounter against Prison Leopards scheduled for the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola.

Sunday’s match will be a tale of two teams who for the last three seasons have built a respectable rivalry each time they meet.

The two sides shared spoils last campaign with both home and away matches ending in a 1-all stalemates.

Unlike United, Prison Leopards have not had a feel of the new season after their opening fixture against Power Dynamos was rescheduled due to the laters involvement in the CAF Champions League.

The stage is set for United to collect maximum points when they face Prison Leopards tomorrow at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola.

Chabala 21 joins the nine-times league champions from Nchanga Rangers after spending over four years at the Chingola based league side.

ZESCO United Head Coach George Lwandamina will be delighted to add another exciting defender to his squad which started the 2023/24 Zambian Super League on a high after beating Napsa Stars 0-1 in Lusaka on Saturday last week.

And ZESCO United has secured the services of Damiano Academy striker Lewis Kasono.

Meanwhile, the Ndola based league giants have announced the departure of Green Eagles sensational attacking midfielder Spencer Sautu.

Sautu who joined ZESCO United in 2021 on a two-year loan deal rejoins the Choma based league side.

Others who have left the club are club goalkeeper, Gregory Sanjase who has moved to Kansanshi Dynamos on a one-year-loan deal while Edward Lungu moves to Mufulira Wanderers on a one-year loan deal.

Chabala 21 joins the nine-times league champions from Nchanga Rangers after spending over four years at the Chingola based league side.

ZESCO United Head Coach George Lwandamina will be delighted to add another exciting defender to his squad which started the 2023/24 Zambian Super League on a high after beating Napsa Stars 0-1 in Lusaka on Saturday last week.

And ZESCO United has secured the services of Damiano Academy striker Lewis Kasono.

Meanwhile, the Ndola based league giants have announced the departure of Green Eagles sensational attacking midfielder Spencer Sautu.

Sautu who joined ZESCO United in 2021 on a two-year loan deal rejoins the Choma based league side.

Others who have left the club are club goalkeeper, Gregory Sanjase who has moved to Kansanshi Dynamos on a one-year-loan deal while Edward Lungu moves to Mufulira Wanderers on a one-year loan deal.

The tournament, which is to be played between August 5, 2023, to August 7, 2023, will see Luanshya’s Kafubu stadium host Saturday and Sunday fixtures while the Levy Mwanawasa stadium is expected to stage games to be played on Monday.

Meanwhile Choma based league side, Green Eagles completes the pack of Zambian elite teams that will be using the competition as part of preparations for the 2023/24 Zambian Super League season.

The Four Club tournament will be played on a round-robin format with all four teams to play each other to decide the champion of the competition.

Announcing the development, ZESCO United Chief Executive Officer, Charles Kalala says the tournament is an important initiative which will benefit all the participating teams ahead of the 2023/24 football season which kicks-off on 19 August 2023.

“This is a very important tournament for all the stakeholders involved. The season ahead will be very competitive with the Zambian teams aiming to get back to continental football next season. As such this tournament provides the best platform for teams to assess themselves in readiness for the upcoming football season”

“We wish to thank management at the three Zambian clubs for coming on board and committing to ensuring that this tournament is a success,” Kalala said.

And Red Arrows Chief Executive Officer LT. Col. Bruce Milunga say the tournament is part of the club’s pre-season preparations.

“This is an opportunity for the four clubs involved to assess their readiness for the coming league season. I wish to encourage our fans to turn-up in numbers and cheer their teams in this four-day tournament.

Meanwhile, Zanaco FC Chief Executive Officer Modest Hamalabi said: “We are happy to be taking part in this tournament as it is very important to all the clubs involved. It will help our coach to test the new players that we have acquired for the coming season. It will also help us get ready for the 2023/2024 season.”

Jointly issued by Red Arrows FC, ZESCO United FC & ZANACO FC

Binemo joins the nine-times league champions after successful stints with Congolese giants TP Mazembe and St. Eloi Lupopo.

United head coach George Lwandamina will be delighted to add another experienced defender to his backline after Denis Nya’s impressive debut season with the Zambian Super League giants.

Meanwhile United have secured the services of former River Plate midfielder Samson Ngoma on a five-year deal.

United have also clinched a two-year loan agreement with Nkwazi for the services of Pride Mwansa.

Lwandamina and his technical bench are building a squad which is expected to challenge Power Dynamos for the title.