The most talked about Kopala Derby takes centre stage on Saturday 21 October, 2017 when Power Dynamos face cross town rivals Nkana FC in a Week 31 fixture of the MTN FAZ Super Division at Aurthur Davies stadium.

Supporters from both sides Aba Yellow and Aba Red are very passionate about this encounter which many claim to be one of the biggest derbies in Africa.

Both coaches also know that bragging rights are at stake coupled with a finish in the top four. Power sit fifth on the log with 51 points while Nkana are sixth with 49 points.

Danny Kabwe will look to the services of Alex Ngonga and Martin Phiri for the much needed goals. In goal, Allan Chibwe is expected to start ahead of Joshua Titima, while Billy Mutale, Govenda Simwala and Lawrence Chungu will most likely start in defense. 

Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba and Larry Bwalya are expected be in midfield.

Beston Chambeshi comes into this fixture with a lot of confidence knowing that a win will propel his side one point above Power Dynamos

Shadreck Musonda, Fred Tshimenga and Walter Bwalya will be key for Kalampa in attack. Moses Mapulanga should be able to get the nod in goal, with veteran Joseph Musonda, Donashano Malama and Diego Apanene taking charge of the defense.

Harrison Chisala and Danny Silavwe could also be key for Nkana.

The match is expected to kick off at 15:00 and will be broadcast Live on pay TV channel Supersport.

? Power predicted XI: Chibwe (GK), Simwala,Kamwanga, Shamujompa, Mutale, Sakala, Ngwenya, Bwalya, Ndhlovu, Ng’onga, Lungu

? Nkana predicted XI: Mapulanga (GK), Musonda, Apanane, Simwanza,Malama, Mulenda, Musonda, Chisala, Bwalya, Silavwe, Tshimenga

? Photo credit: Matthews Kabamba