Nkana have never beaten Zesco United since Zesco’s promotion to the Super League in 2004. Zesco United beat Nkana in the reverse fixture by a lone goal courtesy of Ben Adama.
Some notable players missing from both sides Simon Silwimba,Jackson Mwanza,Kondwani Mtonga,Jacob Banda and misheck Chaila are with the National Team.
Nkana also have players missing from their squad. 2 time Golden Boot winner Ronald “Sate-Sate” Kampamba, Donashano Malama and Christopher Munthali are also with Chipolopolo.
Zesco United’s Starting line-up
Lameck Nyangu, Ayo Oluwafemi, Daut Musekwa [C], Ben Adama ,David Odhiambo, Anthony Akumu, Clatous Chota Chama, Mwape Mwelwa,
Idris Mbombo, Jesse Jackson Were, John Ching’andu
Bench
Nyirenda Brown, Kambole Lazarous,Emmanuel Mayuka,Kalengo Maybin, Benard Mapili, Maybin Mwaba, Lupiya Kasashi.
Nkana Starting Line-Up
Kelvin Malunga,Amos Simwanza,Joseph Musonda,Given Sinyangwe,Diego Apanene, Aubrey Chamulwanda,Simon Bwalya, Fidele Bosadja, Walter Bwalya, Shadreck Musonda, Austin Muwowo.
Bench
Kapota Kayawe, Maybin Chishimba, Jacob Ngulube,Trezor Kanyinda, Harrison Chisala,Bornwell Mwape, Fredrick Mwansa