Zanaco head to Abidjan for their Caf Champions League tie against Asec Mimosa on Wednesday boosted by the return to the fold of their combative midfielder Trinity Chalanshi.
Chalanshi missed Zanaco’s 1-0 win over Asec played at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka on March 20 due to suspension after accruing two yellow cards in as many games.
The midfielder said he was delighted to be back in the team to help in Zanaco’s bid to reach the pre-group stage of this year’s Champions League.
“We are confident but still have to work very hard in Abidjan,” Chalanshi said on the eve of Zanaco’s departure for Cote d’Ivoire.
Chalanshi said Asec were a very good side but that Zanaco were going to get the necessary result away to continue with their quest to reach the group stage.
“They (Asec) are a very good side and have great pace all round,” Chalanshi said who joined Zanaco this year from Konkola Blades.
“As usual we expect a huge crowd to be behind them but we have to block that out and just remember what we have come to do in Abidjan.”
The team will leave for Abidjan at midday Wednesday ahead of Sundays clash against Asec.
