The Pensioners will this afternoon face a Kitwe based side Jumulo FC in their week-11 match of the Eden National Division One League.
This is the first meeting for the two sides who are playing this league for the first time since the League was introduced by The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
About the two teams;
Coach Perry’s charges are coming from a 1 nil victory to Quattro Kalumbila FC while Jumulo FC are coming from a 1-0 loss to Young Green Eagles FC
Napsa Stars FC is first on the log with 20 points from six games won, two drawn and two lost. Jumulo FC on the other hand are ninth on the log with 13 points from three wins, four draws and three losses.
Key players
Rabson Muchelenganga and Enock Sabumukama will be missing from Coach Perry’s list today as the duo did not make the final cut.
Luka Banda will still captain the side that will see Thomas Banda start in the striking force to replace Mukeya who is also missing from the list this afternoon.
Bornwell Silengo– Will also be missing from Coach Perry’s list today as the defender picked up an injury in the last match played against Quattro Kalumbila FC.
It is clear thatGoalkeeper Rodwell Mukwanya who played his first game for the Pensioners last week, impressed Coach Perry as the lad will be starting his second game for the Pensioners this afternoon.
Defensive midfielder Joseph Mulambwa is also likely to start from the bench this afternoon and has been replaced by Chanda Mushili who impressed in the last match he started last week against Quattro.
Defender Aaron Kabwe also returns to the team after his four months absence owing to injury.
Match Day Quotes
“Jumulo FC are a good side, but we have prepared well for this game. We are going for the three points” – Defender Gift Zulu
The game starts at 15h00 and will be played at Garden Park Stadium.