It is at this time of the season that title contenders drop points. With Zesco United in a midweek test against Nchanga Rangers followed by a top-of-the-table clash against Zanaco FC, the Zambian Super League defending champions could find themselves top of the table by the end of this weekend, provided they win both of their next two games and other results go their way.
One begins to wonder just how much of a psychological impact a loss to Zesco United will have on Zanaco, because that will spring the title race wide open.
There is every reason Zesco United will take the game to Zanaco and go firing at all cylinders. At the moment, Zesco United are a dangerous animal. They are a wounded animal that are eager to revenge their 4-0 reverse at the end of last season. What more motivation is needed for a team that is eager to reclaim top spot in the Primera Division de Zambia with aspirations of becoming the fourth team in history to win three consecutive titles? However one may choose to look at it, there is no doubt that there are some big big games coming up in the Zambian Super League.