CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP PREVIEW.
Green Buffaloes make their first visit to Egypt in over 25 years when they face Ismaili on Friday night in a Caf Confederations Cup round of 16 first leg fixture in Cairo.
Buffaloes are Zambia’s sole flag bearers in Africa this season after Caf Africa Champions League representatives Zanaco were knocked out in the 2nd round by Tunisian giants Esperance last month.
It has never been easy for Zambia clubs to play away in Egypt where a local side has yet to win in ten visits there.
All ten visits in all African club competition have ended in defeats away against Egyptian opposition with Nkana, Power Dynamos, Mufulira Wanderers, Nchanga Rangers, and Kabwe Warriors all cut down in Cairo.
A draw or win for Buffaloes will not only be a historic but psychological boost for them as they attempt to stay in the hunt and advance to the pre-group stage of the competition.
Buffaloes last visit to Cairo in 1982 saw them lose 3-1 to Al Ahly before beating the latter 1-0 in the reurn leg played in Lusaka to bow out 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals of the old Caf Africa Champions Cup against the eventual winners that year.
Meanwhile, George Lwandamina takes a modest attacking side to Cairo this time that will need some inspiration from midfielders Sebastian Mwansa and Noel Mwandila to try and conjure a positive result against Ismaili.
Buffaloes advanced to the last 16 thanks to a 2-0 aggregate win over St Pauloise of Reunion after a 0-0 away draw in the 1st leg while Isamili crushed Ajessia of Madagascar 6-1 in Cairo in the final leg after a 2-2 result in the 1st leg away.
EASTER WEEKEND FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
WEEKEND FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
2007 CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP, LAST 16 RND, 1ST LEG.
06/04/2007.
Ismaili (Egy)- Green Buffaloes (Zam).
Kick Off: 19:00 ZMT.
FAZ PREMIER LEAGUE.
WEEK 7.
07/04/2007.
Kabwe Warriors    vs    Forest Rangers
Roan United           vs    Nakambala Leopards
Zanaco                vs   Zamtel
Zesco United        vs    National Assembly
City Of Lusaka     vs    Red Arrows
Young Arrows      vs    Lusaka Dynamos
Green Buffaloes    vs    Nchanga Rangers(PP)
Konkola Blades     vs    Power Dynamos
WEEK 8
09/04/2007
Nakambala Leopards    vs    Kabwe Warriors
Forest Rangers            vs    Zanaco
National Assembly       vs    Roan United
Zamtel                       vs    City Of Lusaka
Lusaka Dynamos          vs    Zesco United
Red Arrows                 vs    Green Buffaloes(PP)
Power Dynamos           vs    Young Arrows
Nchanga Rangers          vs    Konkola Blades
FAZ DIVISION 1.
WEEK 6.
06/04/07.
NORTH.
Muchindu                  vs    Prison Leopards.
Mufulira Wanderers     vs    Chambishi.
Medical Stars              vs    Mufulira Blackpool.
Afrisports                  vs    Ndola United.
Lime Hotspurs            vs    Police Blue Eagles.
Nkana                       vs    INDENI.
Kalewa                      vs    Kitwe United.
Chindwin Sentries       vs    Konkola Mine Police.
SOUTH.
Kalomo Jetters            vs    Riflemen.
Communite                 vs    ZNS Green Eagles
Nampundwe               vs    Livingstone Pirates.
Kambuku Warriors       vs    Builders Brigade.
Lusaka Celtic              vs    Lusaka Tigers.
Lusaka a City Council    vs    Profund Warriors.
Zamcoal Diggers             vs    Nkwazi.
Young Buffaloes              vs    Chilanga Heroes.
Zanaco FC you have been the best in the last 5 years in Zambia but one thing I don’t understand is you always find a problem passing the 2nd round of the CAF champions leauge, what is your problem? Why can’t you bring back Dan Kabwe to coach you? To me I think he was a good coach after the late George Munguwa. Let Dan Kabwe work with Simukonda and you will see the results
Zanaco has got one of the best Zambian coach in the name of F.Simukonda.Firing him will just lead Zanaco to hell.This club will dominate the local league,but shall continue failing at continental level because our soccer standards at club level are still too low as compared to North African countries.If local teams are to do better in future,then let them first invest much money into youth football.After 10 yrs or also positive results will be noticed.Dan Kabwe or anybody else will never ensure zanaco’s success at continental level.If you don’t believe my words,then wait and see how GBFC will perform in Egypt tonight.But I wish GBFC all the best.More support should be rendered to Sharp Konkola Blades.KCM please pump more cash into Blades.This team plays like Londons’Arsenal FC.VIVA Blades and hummer Power&Nchanga this weekend.Wish Mr.D.Mwiinde success!!!
I am very happy with the progress of Sharp konkola Blades under D. Mwinde. He is a good coach who has a great relationship with players. which is a very important thing for a coach. I remember he coached me at Telesport F.C.
I wish him succes at Sharp and all the best.Viva Blades.
Kazumba Charles, Canada
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