Nkana-Power faceoff in Kitwe Derby

Battle lines have been drawn for the Kitwe derby between Nkana and Power Dynamos set for Saturday, 11th April 2026 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
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‎Both Nkana and Power have been declared ready for the match.
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‎During a pre-match media conference in Kitwe on Friday, Power coach Oswald Mutapa predicted an intriguing derby.
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‎”We have been preparing the whole week and we know that we are the team to beat this season. The boys are ready for it and the whole squad is in good gear to go,” Mutapa told reporters.
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‎Nkana deputy coach Josphat Nkhoma expressed his confidence that Kalampa can overcome Power, who are enjoying good form.
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‎”We are ready and geared for the game. It is a different game, it is a different feeling. It is the game everyone in Kitwe and beyond awaits to see the winner. We are ready for them, we are waiting for them,” Nkhoma said.
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‎He acknowledged Power’s fine form so far in the season.
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‎Power are on top of the table with 54 points in 25 matches, while 12 placed Nkana have 31 points in 27 matches.
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‎”Power have been playing and we can’t run away from that. They are the best team at the moment. They are the champions. But all I can say is that after this game we need to sit well on the table,” Nkhoma said.
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‎Kickoff it at 15:00 hours.
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‎Power legend Kellies “Paymaster” Mwaba and Nkana icon Kenneth “Bubble” Malitoli attended the media briefing.