Zesco United's record against Nkana is impeccable. They've faced each other 12 times and Zesco United have never lost. 11 wins and 6 draws speak for themselves. Whatever it is, Zesco United have the edge over their bitter rival. It is why Zesco United fans are so willing to fire the insults and retorts Wenger's way at the slightest sign of an uprising.
It is almost like Zesco United are controlling Nkana, playing the role of master puppeteer. Indeed, it is interesting when Zesco United fans from Colombia discuss that unbeaten record against Nkana. Suggesting they have never met the Zambia-based Nkana fans one-on-one, they forgot to mention how often Zesco have left their opponents battered and bruised in public every single time.
Football is a game of emotions, and often, there are no apologies, nor are there any attempts at one. Why would there be? It would show weakness, and where Zesco United, 2016 CAF African Champions League semi-finalists are concerned, that would not be acceptable. In Zesco United, we are looking a rare breed of a team.
They play the game relentlessly, are brash and when the final whistle blows, that's his cue to take over, seamlessly moving to centre stage.
Where Nkana is concerned, Zesco United facing them has always been akin to a heavyweight facing a lightweight. On the surface, it appears interesting.
Here are two teams with significant reputations who have made a significant impact on Zambian club football in the modern era.
They have won trophies, league titles and set records, but the billing is far more wholesome than the actual event. When the punches are thrown, Zesco United's always land whereas Nkana's barely register.
In every area, Zesco United show their superiority. If Nkana fans challenge it, their head-to-head record against Zesco repeatedly silences them.
That record alone hangs like a noose around the Nkana fans' necks. Whenever they faces Zesco United, it's dragged up. The questions are asked.
Their players will change, the team selection will be altered from previous fixtures. The record remains, though. Zesco United remains and Nkana cannot escape them.