Zesco United head coach Zlatko Krmpotic has named a strong starting line-up to face Smouha. Captain Jacob Banda retains his place in goal. Daut Musekwa, Fackson Kapumbu, Ben Adama Bahn and David Odhiambo will Marshall the backline and provide necessary cover for Jacob Banda.
Kondwani Mtonga and Anthony Akumu have been given starting berth in midfield with Davy Daka and John Ching’andu playing on the flanks.
Idris Olunga Mbombo will partner Kenyan international Jesse Jackson Were in attack.
Zesco United reached the semi-finals of the 2016 CAF Champions league and expected to be one of the teams to watch out for in this tournament
The match will be live on Supersport 15:30hrs from the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Charges
VIP – K100
West wing- K50
East, South and North wing – K20
Starting line-up
Jacob Banda
Daut Musekwa
Fackson Kapumbu
Ben Adama Banh
David Owino Odhiambo
Anthony Akumu Banh
Dave Daka
Kondwani Mtonga
Idris Ilunga Mbombo
Jesse Jackson Were
John Chingandu
Substitute Bench
Lameck Nyangu
Simon Silwimba
Bornwell Silengo
Misheck Chaila
Lazarous Kambole
Marcel Kasongo Kalonda
Patrick Kongolo