By Mabvuto Kambuwe in Chipata, Zambia
Malawi and Zambia football legends will renew their rivalry when they meet at David Kaunda in Eastern Province, Zambia this afternoon.
There is no friendly battle between the two sides at all levels.
Both teams have assembled teams comprising iconic stars.
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Malawi team comprises former players from the 1988 East and Central African (Cecafa) winning squad such as Peterkins Kayira, Austin Nyondo, Mabvuto Lungu, Young Chimodzi Senior, Gilbert Chirwa and Lawrence Waya.
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Other players in the squad include Gabriel Chirwa, Nation Harazi, James Kaniche, Chancy Gondwe, Elia Msukwa, Ken Mponda, Francis Songo, Ulanda Kalua and Willy Cham’bwinja.
There are also several faces from the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals squad namely James Sangala, Robert Ng’ambi, Elvis Kafoteka, Moses Chavula, Jimmy Zakazaka and Russell Mwafulirwa.
However, Malawi will be without Kinnah Phiri, Joseph Kamwendo, Patrick Mabedi, Emmanuel Zoya, Bob Mpinganjira, Andrew Chikhosi and Simplex Nthala due to other engagements.
Ahead of the match, Kayira said the legends are ready to turn back the hands of time.
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“We have trained well and the legends are ready for the match. We expect a good match because Zambia is also a strong team,” Kayira said.
On the part of Zambia, they have assembled a strong squad comprising 2012 Afcon winning squad including Christopher Katongo, Felix Katongo and Collins Mbesuma.
The match has been organised as part of Zambia’s Independence Day celebrations.
