Zambia : Barclays Cup kicks off

By Aaron Mubanga Jnr

The only Cup Competition in the land will this weekend take centre stage.The Barclays Cup is a cup competition that starts at Quarter Final level with 8 teams competition for the trophy.The method of qualification is being in the top 6 positions by mid season and two teams from the two first division who are topping the divisions at that point.

High Flying Nkwazi will lock horns with the record 9 times cup champions Mighty Mufurila in an early Kick off at 13:00hrs . Nkwazi are coming into this game as Under Dogs owing to the massive record held by their opponents in this competition.Wilbroad Mutale in defence for Nkwazi ,Josphat Nkoma in midfield and Lottie Nyimbili in attack will have to bring their A game if Nkwazi have to realise their hopes of getting passed Wanderers.Taonga Bwembya and his deadly set pieces will be required as mighty would love to go all out and extend their record and take it into the double Digits ,Jacob Ngulube the midfield Genius is another key part of the wanders setting.His A game will surely Keep Nkwazi players on their toes.

Power Dynamos face fellow in Green Buffaloes.Power Dynamos are heading into this fixture with about 6 injuries.Sources close to Zambian football Pundit Puncherello Chama have confirmed that midfielders Stephen Kenda and Emmanuel Chimpinde are have just recovered while Goal Keeper Joshua Titima and Defender Govenda Simwala are still injured.Julius Situmbeko and Kevin Mubanga are also believed not to be available for this encounter.Green Buffaloes are playing some beautiful Football and we give Power a good run for their money.

Sensational Zanaco play Newcomers Lumwana on Sunday.
This will be Lumwana’s first competitive match against a ZSL side.The Cup newcomers will want to prove a point or two with Zanaco being the favourites on paper though football is played on a pitch and not paper.Moses Phiri and Aubrey Fungi will be vital if Zanaco have to stamp their authority over this fixture.Will the bankers show their superiority or will a cup fairytale be the thing of the day ,well only 90 minutes will tell.

The defending champions who are the favourites will complete Sunday’s double with a match against Kabwe Warriors.To beat Zesco united Muhammad Fathy will have to cook up something special but football being what it is Kabwe Warriors might just give Zesco a game of their life.
Zesco’s midfield is their biggest threat and is Kabwe Warriors have to contain if they have to win this match.

2015 Barclays Cup Quarter Finals
Saturday, September 19, 2015.
Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
12:45 Nkwazi vs Mufulira Wanderers

15:15 Power vs Green Buffaloes
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka.

12:45 Zanaco vs Lumwana Radiants

15:15 Zesco United vs Kabwe Warriors.
Grandstand K50.
Open Wing K20
All Matches will be Live on ZNBC and Supersport. Gates will open at 10:00 Hours on match day.
In Case of a draw at full time, kicks from the penalty spot shall be ordered to determine the winners.

Mubanga Aaron

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