June 20, 2009
It’s been an intriguing and exciting build up to today’s FIFA 2010 World Cup qualifier between joint group c leaders at Chililabombwe’s Konkola Stadium were Zambia host the desert foxes of Algeria with Kickoff at 14:00 CAT.
When the draws for the final round of the qualifiers were made people tipped Egypt as the favourites but after two games in the group, it’s the fast improving Chipolopolo Boys and Rabah Sadaame coached North African s occupying the top slot with four points. Click here to watch the game live on the internet.
Both coaches, Herve ‘Super Fox’ Renard of Zambia and the veteran Sadaame have acknowledged that Egypt is still the favourites after watching the Pharaohs’ impressive display at the ongoing confederation cup in South Africa. Unlike his opposite rival who can boast of guiding his native country to the 1986 World Cup, Renard is still building his CV.
The French born trainer will be looking for his 11th victory as Zambia coach after being in-charge of 26 games including two under-20 games. Renard’s Chipolopolo Boys is the opposite of the previous teams under the late Ian Poterfield, Roald Poulsen, Ben Bamfuchile, George Mungwa, Jan Brouwer, Kalusha Bwalya and Patrick Phiri.
The Bullets training Konkola on Friday
Unlike the teams of the past were they had one philosophy, ‘the best way to defend is to attack,’ the Frenchman has made changes with putting emphasis on the defence which has only conceeded two goals in the qualifiers so far but again his cautious way has affected the team’s attacking prowess.
In todays’ encounter, Renard is expected to make one change bringing in Jacob Mulenga for Noah Chivuta while Emmanuel Mayuka looks set to start on the bench.
The defence will marshaled by Dennis Banda and Nyambe Mulenga who have got less that 24 caps between them. Nyambe will go head to head with AEK Athens’ Ghezzal.
In the middle of the park, Francis Kasonde will continue in the holding role and will relish a battle with Karim Ziani of Olympique Marseille. Upfront CHAN 2009 Golden boot winner, Given ‘Freedom’ Singuluma will be man to lead the attack for Zambia but one expects real battle between Antan Yahia and Mulenga.
Zambia: Mweene-Musonda, Nyambe, Banda, Mbola-Felix, Kasonde, Kalaba-Chris, Singuluma, Mulenga.
Prediction: Zambia 2-1 Algeria
Key man: Jacob Mulenga- The Utrecht fc of Holland new striker will be Zambia’s main man on the pitch. He might not score but should he use his physicak strength and harass the arabs’ defence then this might assist release the goal poacher, Singuluma.
Mulenga’s strength will also needed on the other end of the pitch-defending- especially during set pieces and corners.
Man to Watch: Karim Ziani- he is the golden boy the ‘Greens’ and his clever run and defence splitting passes might help Algeria sneak a win.
The boy to watch: From the youngsters in camp; Mbola, Stophira Sunzu, Mayuka, William Njobvu and Fwayo Tembo. The Zamfoot Crew has a gut feeling that it might be Fwayo’s day to announce his arrival on the international stage.
Fwayo nicknamed the ‘Galactico’ will be making his home international debut in front of the home ground and should the services be required, he might turn out the hero…yes he might rescue Zambia……watch this space.
109 Comments on "Zambia, Algeria battle for top slot"
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Chamz on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:24 AM
Zambia 3-Algeria 0. Don’t expect anything new from our Arabic friends. Same old same. They will: Use delaying tactics, freign injuries, dive, defend in numbers, surround the ref. If Zambia scores early, it will be a flood gate.
Gesh on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:47 AM
Yes We CAN!!!!! All the best to the boys….
Dinamo on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:47 AM
Zamfoot this is exellent work please keep it up.The lineup looks perfect to me.Mr Reliable will cover the backline and linkup with Felix and Kalaba in that engine which is expected to do the damage at Konkola.Mbola and Muzo will defend and create opportunities upfront.Jacob will do the fighting,Chris the running and Singuluma the scoring.Hey this could HR’s best lineup and I don’t anything less than 3goals
FIFA on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:47 AM
This is our best chance to qualify for the World Cup.I hope everyone is seeing things the way I am seeing them.I cant say much but the players know what is at stake.I am seeing a commfortable win today.The Algerians will be completely out played and over dominated by the bullets.Go Zambia Gooooooooo
Dinamo on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:53 AM
Can’t wait for that 3-0 scoreline.Mweene can’t allow any goals with that defence of Nyambe,Mbola,Muzo & Dennis with defence minded Mr Reliable in the holding role
Anonymous on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 9:59 AM
Umutima ule tunta bane!
Smm-soJ on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:01 AM
our TIME to celebrate, time for victory, victory, victory for mother Zambia not just in soccer as per today but in all other spheres of life … yes we shall experience greatness … God bless the republic … i feel great to belong here … Go Zambia and render some hard lessons to Algeria … yes we can … yes we will … thanks and shalom … 097 7 845028
Luapula Fish on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:13 AM
Bane Twafwane Iam also in the same situation ,the system could not complete the transactions .Can someone assist with the link or simply the password using this email : [email protected]
Please guys help us watch this important game
emmanuel(italia) on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:18 AM
Am also impressed by the line up.Becoz at the back we are safe and considering the determination to fight hard by the guys.Nothing can stop us to carry the day.Algeria evn though are good at wings and free kicks,their defence especially at centre back is weak.I saw hw they struggled with egypt at that position.Today Christopher will score becoz they will concentrate in trying to hold jacob.So the goals for me today will come frm either singuluma and Christopher,and i predict 2 goals which zambia will score today.All the best guys we are behind u evn in italy.Comeon show the world hw we play real football in central africa.Am happy that i will watch this match on both internate and t.v
Gesh on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:19 AM
Just from reading Le Buteur website; It simz lyk the algerians hav been given man-to-man marking jobs..i just hop our players manage to shrug them off…
Smm-soJ on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:23 AM
Bestalgeria, am totally sorry my dear nothing for your team today but pain of losing clear to Zambia … sorry this is our season to teach you and the rest great football … just watch out … God bless the Republic of ZAmbia as a whole (not coz of football but all things in things great nation) … sorry dear Bestalgeria … sorry … we are showing you the route out …
StanKabs on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:39 AM
Gents, please, help me as well to have have access to this game on the net….i am going to Church, i shall pray for my sins, Zambia’s sins and i shall also pray that we win the game….I know that God loves all but He also made the Iraelites victorious in their wars. Hope we win
ZedianD351 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:41 AM
Good Luck Chipolopolo …
Zambia 2 Algeria 1 …
I would love to see 3-0 for Zed boys but my prediction is more from a realistic point of view.
These arabs are always a nuisance to Chipolopolo …
Hope not this time.
Goddy on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:48 AM
Ba Anonymous, Imitima shile tunta. With just over 3 hours to go. Its going to be a party afternoon. Go chipolopolo
Armed Gunman on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 10:58 AM
All the best Chipolopolo boys!!!
M. H. Munyati-RSA on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:04 AM
It is about time we regained our status as one of the best teams in Africa. It is do or die for Zambia. All the best to the guys!
Uncle Bobs on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:05 AM
Tulewina bane. Ba Dinamo i pass through Zambia from SA next Friday up to Sunday and i hope we can meet at some soccer match on saturday next week. My contact number is 0977781007 (James Bond ifyapalako!!!)
To all Kalampa fans, i am reliably informed that things are financially bad for our team. I hope to call up a meeting next Saturday to see how we can reinforce the programme of monthly contributions i had put in place only to be let down by people i handed over at the time of my departure last August-i don’t believe that things should dependent on an individual and my departure shouldn’t have killed the good plans we had. This time we will look at sustainable solutions. To the guys in SA i will arrive in SA tomorrow up to Friday, go to Zambia and return to SA on Sunday up to 3rd July when i get back to Dar on Saturday 4th July . My contact number in SA will be +27725819528 and will be lodging at the Garden Court SANDTON from tomorrow up to Friday and at The Don SANDTON from Sunday 28th to 3rd July. Ba Alex and all, would be nice meeting you.
FIFA on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:07 AM
@Uncle Bobs
I am really impressed,you are supposed to be in Faz and not those clowns we have there
FIFA on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:11 AM
I fell sorry for Algeria or Nigeria because they have come to Zambia at a bad tym , a tym when our govt and companies is putting in alot motivating our players.The only chances they have is the incomptence of Faz
leesok on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:29 AM
i woke up to a dream of 1-0 for zambia. Goal by denis banda. Now have to see wat is muchiloto…hunting for channel which will televise the match in west africa.
Chewe, Australia on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:35 AM
Zambia surely its now or ever. I almost certainly feel with a win over Algeria Zambia just needs one more win and a draw or 2 and we are there.
kapunda on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:36 AM
Few hours from now we see our success. Zambie 2 Algerie 0. The lucky is yours chipolopolo just put in as much as you can guys.Nyambe and Mbola no nonsense at the back, the opponets are swift in wings and we need not to give them chance.
Dinamo on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:43 AM
Copied Uncle Bobs it will be nice meeting you.Today it will be Zambia 3 Algeria 0
cmaps on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 11:57 AM
Any winning result is acceptable today be it 1-0 or 2-1, this is the game that will qualify us.We sit with our hearts in our mouths today in anticipation. Send us to the promised land boys, good luck. One Zambia …..
SHOOTTER on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:06 PM
BREAKING NEWS:
MAYUKA is starting! which means singuluma will start on the bench.
via Qfm live intervie from chililabombwe.
fennec my love on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:10 PM
Don’t dream a lot. Don’t forget we are the best, go algeria, go. God bless you.Ihope it’s fun game ,friendship,brotherhood
one two three viva l’ALGERIE
goal poacher on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:10 PM
go zambia go!!!
goal poacher on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:12 PM
are you algerian or what??
fennec my love on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:24 PM
@goal poacher
ALGERIEN AT 90000000000000000000000 %
TAHYA EL DJAZAIR
Whisper on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:24 PM
I have been to the toilet at least 25 times since waking up! The anxiety is killing me. I had a dream that we came out on top via a 2-1 scoreline, but can’t tell you who scored.
Zamfoot thanks for the updates from the stadium, I’m pleased that there seems to be an electric atmosphere building and everything with the stadium is sorted out.
Mayuka starting?!! YA ya ya, this Fox is very sly. Who would have predicted that? I wonder if this means that Jaco will be central and Mayuka on the right??
Monk P on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:30 PM
Zamfoo please confirm….
bouzareah on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:41 PM
hi zambian brothers
Listen dears if yu touch one hair of our protectors ,yu’ll no be the welcomed in ALGERIA….so now let’s this blog sleep down 90 mn and we’ll come back to continue speech, looser or winner…
I hope too much fairplay betwen the 2 teams and from zambians fans especially..
Monk P on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 12:52 PM
About an hour to kick-off, which links are working people
kolokombwa on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:02 PM
We have had some very uncouth Algerians invading our blog. These sand niggers can be very racist, not fair play on the pitch and they tend to think they are white. They only become African when its convenient to them and when its not, they are from the Arab league ! Well guess what Algerians, we are sending you to the cleaners. By the time we are done with you, you will have been whitewashed 3 : 0, and you will disapear from this blog. Our ammunition is live copper bulets. Dont blame the pitch – twalamilepaula !
Go Zambia Go – Ichipolopolo !
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:13 PM
Is it just me, or Myafricanfootball is no longer streaming Zambia’s game? Anybody else having a problem finding the match?
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:15 PM
oh never mind i found
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:16 PM
Thank you Mario
Mario on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:18 PM
Yeah they have put it back. Sent the admin a mail.
Luapula Fish on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:23 PM
Gametime 12
Atishani ka password .I completely failed to complete the transactions
[email protected]
twafwane bane
DaMwiinger on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:24 PM
Guys can we just focus on the game instead of being racist. I haven’t seen any insulting comments from the Algerians on this blog so why matusi so basa? South Africans would have been insulting us but the majority hero worship south africa. Zambia stands for peace and equal tretmen of all. Viva Hipolopolo, viva one Zambia One Nation, viva one Africa One Nation
nsomba on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:25 PM
guys i have paid for it on my african football its still saying the video is not available has the match started anyone please
?
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:26 PM
Oh really…I wonder why they haven’t responded to my email. There’s game that I paid for, and am unable to watch it.
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:26 PM
nsomba the match will start in 30 mins
emmanuel(italia) on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:26 PM
guys u can watch on justin.tv it’s free there.Go zambia go
emmanuel(italia) on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:27 PM
just click there,and u will choose frm there
Seen from afar on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:27 PM
hi guys, what’s up. any free links?
Gametime12 on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:27 PM
Luapula Fish We cant use the same user name at the same time
Mario on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:28 PM
Don’t worry, that’s normal. The video will start in 20 mins or so just before kickoff.
Elcondor on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:28 PM
your filthy mouth is giving respectable Zambians a bad name. if you were in front of me, i would teach you a lesson u’l never forget, SCUM.
nsomba on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:29 PM
Thanx gametime12 all i have to do
is refresh the page in 30 mins right?
Seen from afar on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:31 PM
Watch out guys on MyAfricanfootball. It’s quite confusing to find where the game is actually playing (on the site). Look out for a small play button and just press play, that’s how i got it to work last time.
Maybe other guys can advise better.
Alex on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:35 PM
Uncle bob see you and weelee. Ndifye nomwela wa bola. I dreamt 4 goals in the algerian net and knowing my dreams awe sure algeria mundoti. Weelee
FIFA on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:44 PM
countrymen give us a link on which we can watch the game
nsomba on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 1:48 PM
its time for all the talking to stop the die has been cast .So its do or die for mother Zambia.
leesok on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 2:42 PM
we are a goal down- can someone comfirm this
leesok on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 2:43 PM
Just checked livescores.com we are 1-0 down
leesok on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 2:51 PM
Half time..we are going for half ..on a losing side..Oh Gosh..these Algerians are doing it again.
Get Real on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 5:26 PM
@Chamz
u just described any ‘Football’ on this planet
Kamel_algiers on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 6:05 PM
Well done algeria,
Sorry for zambian fans but what we have in common now is that I really want you guys to win your next game with Egypt !
ismail on Sat, 20th Jun 2009 6:20 PM
Well done algeria
Now renard know who are the real foxes……
BUT Zambian dream didnt die yet… coz i think that you can back
Purhaps the presure it is more hard for y
Algerian team is not great
hard luck zambia
tringa on Sun, 21st Jun 2009 2:16 PM
@Smm-soJ
yes my frend you have sen the algerians what they have dan 2 . 0 is enough for this time o k you know that the algerians they speak not a lot but they are the best with all respect to zambia and we are frends and africans