Home  »  Latest News  »  Live- text: Zesco Utd 0-0 El Merriekh

Live- text: Zesco Utd 0-0 El Merriekh

zesco

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

——————-Chansa—————

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

Group A

07-18-2009

Zambia
Zesco United

1 – 1

Kano Pillars

Nigeria

07-18-2009

Sudan
Al Merreikh

0 – 0

El Hilal

Sudan

07-31-2009

Sudan
El Hilal

1 – 0

Zesco United 

Zambia

08-01-2009

Nigeria
Kano Pillars

3 – 1

Al Merreikh 

Sudan

08-14-2009

Sudan
El Hilal

2 – 0

Kano Pillars 

Nigeria

08-15-2009

Sudan
Al Merreikh

2 – 3

Zesco United

Zambia

Team

MP

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Pts

El Hilal (Sudan)

3

2

1

0

3

0

3

7

Zesco United (Zambia)

3

1

1

1

4

4

0

4

Kano Pillars (Nigeria)

3

1

1

1

4

4

0

4

Al Merreikh (Sudan)

3

0

1

2

3

6

-3

1

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

About the Author

Zamfoot has written 1909 stories on this site.

115 Comments on “Live- text: Zesco Utd 0-0 El Merriekh”

  • chichi24 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 13:42

    Thats the spirit Singuluma,show them the zambian talent.We are behind you
  • chichi24 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 13:46

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:09

    On what link can i watch this game?
  • Tm jics wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:13

    Myafricanfootball.com
  • Whisper wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:19

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:24

    Ati shani Ka link?
  • chichi24 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:31

    Afternoon ZAMFOOT,what is the status at the stadium
  • Justice Kafusha wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:40

    kayula :good indeed,this is what we want,kalaba ’s switch,is this first division or what,has been loaned again or what?besides its good that our players are really doing it,this is what we want

    Same league as Braga his club. Good for him at least it is not second division like last time
  • Ba Muzo wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:42

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 14:43

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:08

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:17

    Come on Zega!!
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:23

    So no one is streaming the game online?
  • sydney hayes wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:26

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:29

    Our boys are slow apart from sakuwaha, let us wait and see.
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:34

    Am having problems posting messages
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:35

    phew!
  • Ba Muzo wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:35

    Well disjointed display in the first half by Zesco. Need to bring on Siloni Jere.
  • Eve wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:38

    What’s the latest? Any goals?
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:41

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:51

    Guys hw many minutes left for this game,and hw is the performance of zesco?
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 15:58

    I believe its 19 minutes to full time
  • Ba Muzo wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:00

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:04

    Wow these reffs they are biased if at our own back yard
  • Zulu 83 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:04

    I’m getting worried now
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:05

    Keep us posted Ba Muzo
  • Amuna ngau ngau wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:06

    any goes yet for zega
  • Amuna ngau ngau wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:06

    is the game still on
  • Amuna ngau ngau wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:09

    keep them coming gents, whats the score
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:10

    6 minutes to go and still no goals
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:16

    90 minutes seems like this is going to be a goalless draw
  • simeo wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:19

    somebody to tell us the scores
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:21

    Zesco is not doing so well at home
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:22

    They should pray that Kano Pillars draw or lose.
  • nsomba wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:22

    zammbian teams have a problem winning games in front of the home fans
  • nsomba wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:24

    el merriekh are hungry and tired its ramadan but we still cant beat them
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:28

    hahaha@Nsomba…..What happened to home ground advantage?
  • nsomba wrote on 30 August, 2009, 16:32

    @gametime I ve no idea why we cannot take advantage of the fact that we are playing at home
  • kk11 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:11

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:16

    @ 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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:16

    Live score: Pillars 0-1 Al Hilal. 32 minutés in the 1st.half…
  • Whisper wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:26

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:33

    kano pillars have scored 47 minutes before half time, its 1-1…..HALF TIME
  • Tm jics wrote on 30 August, 2009, 17:50

    Livescore: The 2nd. Half has just started; PILLARS 1-1 HILAL
  • Tm jics wrote on 30 August, 2009, 18:50

    Final Score: kano Pillars 2-1 Al Hilal
  • Geogia Russia wrote on 30 August, 2009, 20:01

    Al hilal and kano pillars have drawn 2-2.
  • Gametime12 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 20:12

    Geogia Russia :
    Al hilal and kano pillars have drawn 2-2.

    That must have been a tough match, Al hilal is looking good right now. Will Zesco be able to bash them at home….
  • Anonymous wrote on 30 August, 2009, 20:24

    BBC is reporting that kano pillars has beaten Al hilal, please guyz what is the real scores?
  • Mr chicboy wrote on 30 August, 2009, 20:48

    Geogia Russia :
    Al hilal and kano pillars have drawn 2-2.

    Geogia Russia :
    Al hilal and kano pillars have drawn 2-2.

    How true is this coz i just read on bbc that kano pillars won the game 2-1
  • Geogia Russia wrote on 30 August, 2009, 22:17

    @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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 23:11

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 23:14

    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 wrote on 30 August, 2009, 23:19

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 6:47

    Too bad for zesco fc.
  • Uncle Bobs wrote on 31 August, 2009, 7:01

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 7:39

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 7:59

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 8:40

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 8:41

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 8:48

    Zambian football at its worst.i dont understand why pipo try to be so unproffesional
  • Spaks wrote on 31 August, 2009, 9:17

    Vincent Numbwa :
    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.

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 9:18

    but then again vincent how can a chingola ref handle a match involving a chingola team? are you sure?
  • demesi wrote on 31 August, 2009, 9:40

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 9:48

    Vincent is a die hard Nkana supporter, so he is biased too here.
  • Chamz wrote on 31 August, 2009, 10:44

    Zesco jersey look very good unlike national team-rags.
  • Kashman wrote on 31 August, 2009, 11:33

    Chamz :
    Zesco jersey look very good unlike national team-rags.

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 12:09

    Too bad for Zesco.I thought that goal which Enoch scored was guinine?.Also a penaulty denied.
  • Vincent Numbwa wrote on 31 August, 2009, 12:25

    Chamz :Vincent is a die hard Nkana supporter, so he is biased too here.

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 13:32

    Rangers must play on the pitch, remember last year, they tried tricks to stay in premier but failed.
  • Chamz wrote on 31 August, 2009, 13:37

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 14:47

    Georgia Russia :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.

    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 wrote on 31 August, 2009, 15:28

    Clifford has signed for Aces on the last day. At least he has got a club.
  • Anonymous wrote on 31 August, 2009, 16:46

    @Chamz
    the issue here is not coming from a far and stuff.its about winning,football is about winning not just playing good.
«
»
Copyright © 2010 Zambianfootball.net. All rights reserved.
Designed by E zambia