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Mighty and City brace for Saturday showdown

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Nine-time Zambian champions Mighty Mufulira Wanderers and City of Lusaka are set for Saturday’s exhibition match at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Zambia’s second most successful club will play City for the first time since 2002 when both sides were campaigning in the FAZ Super League.

Hard times were to follow for both sides with Wanderers especially who were demoted twice in 2002 and 2005.

This season, Mighty mount their strong run for promotion back after a nine year hiatus.

Wanderers currently lead the FAZ Division One North table at the halfway point after 17 games played.

“We know that there are higher expectations from our supporters. The players must put in a lot of effort to entertain our fans,” Wanderers coach Manfred Chabinga said.

And City club chairman Charles Kaisala said:”We want to renew the rivalries amongst two of some of the oldest teams in Zambia and apart from that we want to the bring Mighty to Lusaka so that the Midlands fans can also see the new Might

4 COMMENTS

  1. Once upon a time it was mighty and soon it shall come to be.
    Mwebantu, why Kalulushi is still called MODERN stars since 1980s?

  2. Second most succesful club? Do your research. In terms of league titles Mighty are second to Nkana yes but if you put their league titles and cup successes together Mighty are the most succesful club in Zed.

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