August 30, 2009
Zesco United v El Merriekh, CAF/Orange Champions League
Kickoff: 14: 30 Zambian time
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
Zesco beat the Sudanese side 2-3 a fortnight ago courtesy of a Jonas Sakuwaha hatrick. Zega…Team Ya Ziko is on four points, level with Kano Pillars on Nigeria and three points behind leaders Al Hilal.
Kano Pillars will host Hilal in another group be fixture.
Probable line up
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L. Silungwe__________-Kabamba C.__________Hichani________D. Msiska
C.Chipalo__________K.Mtonga________M.Mwaba_________-J.Sakuwaha
_________________L.Phiri__________Enoch Sakala___
Suspended
Jacob Banda (gk), Rodgers Kamwandi, Kunda Mushota, Nicholas Zulu
Injured
Nyambe Mulenga, William Chniyama, Yonah Mwango
Siloni Jere, Innocent Mwaba, Mathews Chikwete, Jackson Mwanza will start from the bench.
Zega has managed to sell 500 replica shirts and fans from Ndola are all clad in the Zega colours
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Group A |
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07-18-2009 |
Zambia
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1 – 1 |
Kano Pillars 
Nigeria
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07-18-2009 |
Sudan
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0 – 0 |
El Hilal
Sudan
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07-31-2009 |
Sudan
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1 – 0 |
Zesco United
Zambia
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08-01-2009 |
Nigeria
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3 – 1 |
Al Merreikh
Sudan
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08-14-2009 |
Sudan
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2 – 0 |
Kano Pillars
Nigeria
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08-15-2009 |
Sudan
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2 – 3 |
Zesco United
Zambia
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Sakuwaha deal
The Zamfoot Crew can confirm that the 26 year old has agreed personal terms with French Ligue 1 club Lorient. He has signed a one deal and tomorrow, his ITC will be sent to the French Football Federation thus officially he will become a Lorient player.
He is still eligible to feature for Zesco United atleast for this afternoon’s match.
Kalaba has switched clubs
Rainford Kalaba has been famed out again by Sporting Braga to another top flight side Uniao de Leiria
Kalaba spent the last season also onloan at second tier side Gil Vicente were he scored 9 goals.
Singuluma & Tsunami
Given Singuluma was on target yesterday for TP Mazembe. Singuluma scored the second goal against Zimbabwe side Monomutapa as TP won 2-0 and took their tally to 9 points from 4 matches and top of group B.
In Germany, Chris Katongo was also on target in the 4-2 win.
Andrew Sinkala has said he will be fit for Zambia’s crucial game against Algeria.
Herve Renard and six other local players have left for France today and will be joined by the Foreign based players.
Sakuwaha and Hichani will leave tomorrow.
More news to follow…Enjoy the game
115 Comments on "Live- text: Zesco Utd 0-0 El Merriekh"
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chichi24 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 1:42 PM
Thats the spirit Singuluma,show them the zambian talent.We are behind you
chichi24 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 1:46 PM
Lets go team ya Ziko,All we need as soccer fans is the precious 3 points.
Web are going to do it contry mem and women.Let BOOOOOOOOOOYS!
Eve on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:09 PM
On what link can i watch this game?
Tm jics on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:13 PM
Myafricanfootball.com
Whisper on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:19 PM
Guys, give me a stream please! For some reason myafricanfootball isn’t showing this game.
Failing that, I am relying on you guys on the ground to keep us updated.
Monk P on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:24 PM
Ati shani Ka link?
chichi24 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:31 PM
Afternoon ZAMFOOT,what is the status at the stadium
Justice Kafusha on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:40 PM
Same league as Braga his club. Good for him at least it is not second division like last time
Ba Muzo on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:42 PM
Zesco looking smart in the same stripe as in the picture. Pitch looks in pristine condition. Good crowd, excellent noise. 10 mins balanced game thus far.
Whisper on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 2:43 PM
Zedfoot, I’ve been impressed with the guy the whole campaign. He has been good in all the matches thus far. He is also a huge guy, he must be around 6’5″ or something. Even Jonas at around 6’2″ looks small next to him. I also like Jackson Mwanza, he’s a very good technical player, but has been starved of supply in the last 2 games.
Whisper on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:08 PM
Zamfoot, that guy was a thorn in the flesh in Sudan. He is the one who got Kamwandi sent off and then scored a scorcher of a second goal. For me Zesco are just missing a creative centre mid who can control the tempo of the game. When they are under pressure they just tend to boot it long. This comment might not apply today because I’m not actually watching the match
Sibs on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:17 PM
Come on Zega!!
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:23 PM
So no one is streaming the game online?
sydney hayes on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:26 PM
remember these guys just like algeria next week are fasting so there energy levels will suffer around the 60 minute and then the game will open up,don’t be suprised to see some goals in the second half,i think zesco have been set up well,there playing a cautious game in the first half then go all out in the second half,zambia should do the same next week.i can’t imagine playing 90 minuts witout food or water,sorry can,t person to full potential…
Hankanga on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:29 PM
Our boys are slow apart from sakuwaha, let us wait and see.
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:34 PM
Am having problems posting messages
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:35 PM
phew!
Ba Muzo on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:35 PM
Well disjointed display in the first half by Zesco. Need to bring on Siloni Jere.
Eve on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:38 PM
What’s the latest? Any goals?
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:41 PM
Why isn’t the game on the radio? What happened to the love for football in Zambia? Most games used to be on the radio in the good ol days.
emmanuel on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:51 PM
Guys hw many minutes left for this game,and hw is the performance of zesco?
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 3:58 PM
I believe its 19 minutes to full time
Ba Muzo on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:00 PM
Unbelievable refereeing decisions first there was a clear penalty shout waved away and then the brilliant headed Sakala effort ruled out! What a miss by a tiring Chipalo, Simukonda is livid.
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:04 PM
Wow these reffs they are biased if at our own back yard
Zulu 83 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:04 PM
I’m getting worried now
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:05 PM
Keep us posted Ba Muzo
Amuna ngau ngau on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:06 PM
any goes yet for zega
Amuna ngau ngau on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:06 PM
is the game still on
Amuna ngau ngau on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:09 PM
keep them coming gents, whats the score
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:10 PM
6 minutes to go and still no goals
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:16 PM
90 minutes seems like this is going to be a goalless draw
simeo on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:19 PM
somebody to tell us the scores
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:21 PM
Zesco is not doing so well at home
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:22 PM
They should pray that Kano Pillars draw or lose.
nsomba on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:22 PM
zammbian teams have a problem winning games in front of the home fans
nsomba on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:24 PM
el merriekh are hungry and tired its ramadan but we still cant beat them
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:28 PM
hahaha@Nsomba…..What happened to home ground advantage?
nsomba on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 4:32 PM
@gametime I ve no idea why we cannot take advantage of the fact that we are playing at home
kk11 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:11 PM
In Zesco’s defence they did have 7 players missing if remember correctly. Still they should have taken advantage of playing in front of a home crowd……
Ba Muzo on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:16 PM
@ Gametime 12, our players seem to have problems handling home pressure, it’s 2 pts dropped.
Lets not forget this was a Zega side missing SEVEN regulars did well from that score. Goalkeeper Chansa Kabwe loòked assured, ‘ Kwame’ Hichani Himoonde had an outstandïng match at the heart of defence,and Saku excited the huge partisan but could not give them a farewell goal.
Tm jics on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:16 PM
Live score: Pillars 0-1 Al Hilal. 32 minutés in the 1st.half…
Whisper on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:26 PM
Guys, I am disappointed that Zega have failed to win at home, but remember that they had over half of their starting lineup either injured or suspended. These Merreikh chaps are very good and have not spared any expense to get to this stage. With 2 matches to go it is really good that they still have a chance of progressing.
Tm jics on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:33 PM
kano pillars have scored 47 minutes before half time, its 1-1…..HALF TIME
Tm jics on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 5:50 PM
Livescore: The 2nd. Half has just started; PILLARS 1-1 HILAL
Tm jics on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 6:50 PM
Final Score: kano Pillars 2-1 Al Hilal
Geogia Russia on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 8:01 PM
Al hilal and kano pillars have drawn 2-2.
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 8:12 PM
That must have been a tough match, Al hilal is looking good right now. Will Zesco be able to bash them at home….
Anonymous on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 8:24 PM
BBC is reporting that kano pillars has beaten Al hilal, please guyz what is the real scores?
Mr chicboy on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 8:48 PM
How true is this coz i just read on bbc that kano pillars won the game 2-1
Geogia Russia on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 10:17 PM
@kapaya
mwana,there are many sources.znbc main news say t was a 2-2 draw.u thnk i just woke up and post without facts.get real my friend.
Seasoned Soccer fan-USA on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 11:11 PM
CAF online reports that Kano Pillars have beaten AL Hilal by 2-1.
Kano Leads the Pack in group A.
Kano 7 pts
Al-Hilal 7pts
Zesco 5pts
Merriek 2
M from France on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 11:14 PM
Hi everyone,
Just a little practical question: do you know where exactly in France the national team will camp?
thanks if you can give me a clue.
Gametime12 on Sun, 30th Aug 2009 11:19 PM
Yup Kano Pillars won, Zesco have a mountain to climb. They’ve put themselves in the same situation as that of the national team. I think its time for Zambian players to understand how important it is to bag 3 points at home. At least Zesco did not lose at home which is the worst thing that could happen to a team in the qualification stage of any tournament.
Hankanga on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 6:47 AM
Too bad for zesco fc.
Uncle Bobs on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 7:01 AM
If only the mathematics we like in soccer was empirical and not hypothetical, we would have won the World Cup. But kunsamushi shabufi twapena. Why do we always have to complicate things for ourselves. Last minute is not just dangerous but suicidal!
Spaks on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 7:39 AM
Tough luck Zega, we need to start bagging them 3 points at home, ala division one north yapya, in the Mufulira Derby mighty beat blackpool 2-0 while kalampa dre, mighty have closed the gap to 4 points kaya
Big Steve from SA on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 7:59 AM
Three points adrift from the top is not bad. Since we seem to strugle to get te points at home might as wel win all the away games then.
Sad news in the PSL is that Roger Kola has been released by Golden Arrows.
Georgia Russia on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 8:40 AM
maths has come in now and we seem not to be good at such.can some one help me on this.why are we not delivering wenever we playing at home,is it our bad pitches or wat.
zambia under 20 went out to egypt and got something impressive but wen egypt came here,they were booted out.
we lost to algeria which is just anther bad example.zesco seems to be doing the same and as things stand i dont think we shall beat kano pillars in nigeria unless other wise.
Vincent Numbwa on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 8:41 AM
Some Chingola referee was too baised in the Chingola Leopards v. Nkana game. I have information that Nchanga rangers bribed the referee to favour the Chingola side so that Nkana loses the grip at the helm of the div league as they hope they can get promotion to ZPL this year. I was not surprised to see the entire Rangers executive flocking the dressing rooms as if it was their team playing.
tino on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 8:48 AM
Zambian football at its worst.i dont understand why pipo try to be so unproffesional
Spaks on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 9:17 AM
Faz i know some of you are regulars on this site, if there is any truth to this matter i think we should investigate, this is nonsense, thats if its true
Spaks on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 9:18 AM
but then again vincent how can a chingola ref handle a match involving a chingola team? are you sure?
demesi on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 9:40 AM
zesco just nid good and sharp strikers upfront,not one day heroes…wish they had kabamba,those who were at woodlands can agree with me.
Chamz on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 9:48 AM
Vincent is a die hard Nkana supporter, so he is biased too here.
Chamz on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 10:44 AM
Zesco jersey look very good unlike national team-rags.
Kashman on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 11:33 AM
Ba Chamz are u sure about what u are saying, I feel there was nothing extra Ordinary about the Jersey as it also had too much white on it, 2me it wud have looked more nice if it waz domited by Orange nd Green.
Amuna Onzuna on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 12:09 PM
Too bad for Zesco.I thought that goal which Enoch scored was guinine?.Also a penaulty denied.
Vincent Numbwa on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 12:25 PM
Ba Chamz it is very true I have confirmed this information from both Rangers and Chingola leopards camps. The practice by Rangers is very bad, the last confusion at Nkana satanduim was also coused by a Chngola referee and that time rangers was number two. I have not complained about Mighty who are number two now in Division one becouse they are a sober club.
Chamz on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 1:32 PM
Rangers must play on the pitch, remember last year, they tried tricks to stay in premier but failed.
Chamz on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 1:37 PM
I think we are being hard on Zesco, its their first time to come this far compared to many other teams in the competition.
Never on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 2:47 PM
You just said ZECO seem to be doing well away and not at home, then why should you doubt that they can’t beat Kano pillars at home.Mind you El-Merrik has more stars than pillars.Watch out zega may jus pull out another surprise.
Big Steve from SA on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 3:28 PM
Clifford has signed for Aces on the last day. At least he has got a club.
Anonymous on Mon, 31st Aug 2009 4:46 PM
@Chamz
the issue here is not coming from a far and stuff.its about winning,football is about winning not just playing good.