October 1, 2009
The 1991 Mandela Cup winners were in sparkling form going into the break 3-0 up with goals from Luka Lungu in the ninth minute, and a captain Joseph Sitali’s brace.
In Zesco’s worst defeat since retuning to the top flight, international defender Hichani Himoonde and Kondwani Mtonga paid the price for their slowish display and were substituted by Kabamba Chalwe and Matthews Chikwete in the opening half as they failed to contain the exciting Kitwe giants quartet of Kennedy Mudenda, Sitali, Lungu and Simon Bwalya.
Power’s impressive agile young keeper Rabso Mucheleng’anga saved a penalty from Maybin Mwaba after referee FIFA referee Wellingtone Kaoma awarded a penalty after veteran defender Laughter Chilembe handled in the box.
Mudenda got Power’s fouth goal.
Mwaba was given a chance to atone for his sins in the 73rd minute from another spot kick when Perry Mubanga was penalised. This time he held his nerve and sent Mucheleng’anga the wrong way.
Power remain in third position but the win must have come as a relief to the Ndeke faithful as the Arthur Davies Stadium outfit had an indifferent earlier part of the season under the woeful Egyptian Mohammed Fathy who was replaced by veteran coach Fordson Kabole and former Mochudi Center Chiefs of Botswana trainer Bestone ”Quicksilver” Chambeshi who have seen the side score seven goals in two games.
This win puts Power in contention for a top two finish in the run in.
25 Comments on "Power ‘burn’ Zesco"
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Kelvin Namiye on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 8:46 AM
It’s indeed a wonderful moment for Power Dynamos Football Club who are among the Four best Teams in Zambia in terms of achievements. The contention for the premier league second spot is still wide open for both Power 90, GBFC & ZESCO UNITED.Upon commencing the league on a sound note Power’s sluggish cost them a lot under the tutelage of M.Fathy the Egyptian. Now things are happening with local coaches. Bravo Ba Kabole, Chambeshi, J.Mwewa & J.Mukonje. Go DYNAMO Kale mwa te yapo Continental Football. Power 4 Life
Amuna Onzuna on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:23 AM
Im happy for Power,this game exposed Zesco’s weakness after the disappointing performance in the Champions League.HH is slow and should improve otherwise,he shall never taste Professional Football abroad.The Frontline is also a concern,I think the coach should beef up the squard in the upcoming Transfer window,Zambia will have Two representatives in the CAF Champions League and One in the Confederations Cup.So,for 3 Representatives Possible Candidates will be;Zanaco,Zesco and Power,they need to pull up their socks.
Mutale on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:34 AM
This is a very good lesson for Zesco United not to take things for granted.Go Dinamo Go.
Ngulube on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:55 AM
Welcome back to Zambian league .
Zesco wasanga baleteya ahahahah the boys are still frustrated 2exit the orange league.
Pick up yo flares ZESCO n uproot ZANACO frm top,tiyenabo.
Authur davies on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:59 AM
@ amuna Ozuna- Kindly clarify as to why Zambia will/should have two representative in the champions league?
Tm jics on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 11:42 AM
The POWER CUTTERS WERE POWER CUTTED what a game. And about two CAF CL representatives, How is it possible? the last time i asked someone told me only when a team reaches the last four.
The Doctor on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 11:42 AM
I dont know why most of my comments are not published Ba zamfoot when we critise Kalusha and friend Renard nishi we have seen a mistake dont protect them am sure your job is to inform and make an enabling platform for all
Kashman on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 12:13 PM
I used to think so too but sometimes its just technical hinderences Ba Doctor lets keep posting after all its for the betterment of Zambian football.
mulenga on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 1:25 PM
we cannot have two representatives in the champions league next year
because zesco did not reach the semi finals.
Copper Bullet(Chipolopolo) on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 2:06 PM
I like the competition.At least our league is getting ripe.no one is an unerdog & every team fears the other.Thats the spirit we need if we are to qualify for World cup 2014.Teams have to learn the imporatance of hard work & consistency.Competition must start from the locals,then continental,then World….isnt it?Gud luck Power.
Uncle Bobs on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 2:24 PM
God show Ba Power, but my assertion still stands that Power will always have mixed seasons!!!!
Mwebantu Ba Frederick Kashimoto was hit by a carelessly driven taxi and is recuperating in Kitwe Central Hospital.
The Doctor on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 2:59 PM
@Uncle Bobs
to bad for the big man,ba Faz Ba kashimoto is a very big man who has dedicated himself to Zambian football and has coached at almost all the levels.Formulate a good plan to look onto there plighty. these are the people who should be in charge of youth football and searching for young upcoming stars.
The tendernce nt to take care of our own local coaches is very bad,this goes to the clubs as well but the initiator or example should be Ba Faz.The badness is because mwali intemwa,be fair and patriotic.
The money that the corporate world has given to the chipoloplo is awesome start to ma small youth programs incorporate local coaches,send them for training its simple learn to priotise.when they start suffering we are the same peolpe who laugh at them,its BAD have a heart and invest in your own! STAND UP ZAMBIA
Mabbwana on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:10 PM
My Power friend was so excited about this result and heaped the praise on Kabole.
Kachepa is that Fathy has resurfaced in Zimbambwe.
Zamfoot, how old is Muchelenganga? Isnt he the goalkeeper who was in Peter Kaumba’s U23 team?
Congrats ba Power.
Copper Bullet(Chipolopolo) on Fri, 2nd Oct 2009 9:38 AM
@The Doctor
Concur with you 100%,we seem nt to appreciate each others expertise.Coaches do a great deal of job.The players cant be popular if he doesnt make a good combination.Some players are spotted from damn low class football levels-the shanty compounds & the rural areas,they are polished and most of the times exported by the clubs for big money.Lets learn to appreciate the work of local coaches.If we dont appreciate them,our Soccer league will never develop.They will be running away like our excellent Patrick Phiri(Simba FC-Tanzanian Champions),the Late Ben Bamfuchile(MHSoul Rest in Eternal Peace),etc.Lets learn from the Egyptian League:Do you know why all the Natinal Team Players coming to face Zambia on 10th are from the local league?Its because they have good coaches in their local league who groom good players of world class.Therefore,you dont need to send players to Europe if u have good coaches who will groom good players and in turn create a competitively good socer league.
Zed#1 on Fri, 2nd Oct 2009 9:46 AM
Gud start power, I want to see more of Kennedy Mudenda, he is our raining player of the year as of last year. HR needs to give players an eye it works as a motivator. Ba Kalu ya shani.. if you dont like some one dont push aside there talent.