Possible
starting line-up of the most loved current Africa Cup of Nations champions,
Zambia against Nigeria at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit this afternoon.
1.
Kennedy Mweene
2.
Davies Nkausu
3.
Joseph Musonda
4.
Hichani Himonde
5.
Stophila Sunzu
6.
Nathan Sinkala
7.
Rainford Kalaba
8.
Chisamba Lungu
9.
Collins Mbesuma
10.
Christopher Katongo
11.
Mukuka Mulenga.
The
Zambian coach Herve Renard should play traditional 4-4-2 with creative,
talented, skillful, nippy and speedy current Zambian Football of the year
Mukuka Mulenga playing behind strikers to open up the defence of Nigeria with
his dribbling skills and visionary defence unlocking passes.
This
youngster, Mukuka Mulenga should replace Issack Chansa who had an average game
against Walya Antelopes (Ethiopia). This boy always bring back the memories of
the young Steve Leokelela oozing his dribbling skills than nearly broke the
waist of Lefa "Mhlekazi" Ngcosha, Joas Magolego and Neil Tovey.
The
ever-running and hardworking Chisamba Lungu and the skillfull Rainford Kalaba
will be controlling the wings with the General Nathan Sinkala controlling the
engine room.
The
team is balance at the back with TP Mazembe pair of Hichani Himonde and
Stophila Sunzu forming a Chinese wall supported by South African based players
David Nkausu and Joseph Musonda.
Upfront
the coach should continue with the effective partnership of the burly striker
Collins "King David" Mbesuma and the captain Christopher Katongo with
Emanuel Mayuka and Jacob Mulenga waiting on the bench to add more offensive
depth towards the end of the game.
My Verdict
Zambia
2-1 Nigeria
By Owen Mundalamo
