The battle for Fisd Challenge Cup glory continues this afternoon as Kamuzu Barracks (KB) hope to attack visiting Azam Tigers in a quarter-final match scheduled for Civo Stadium in Lilongwe.<\/p>\n
Smarting from the 3-1 loss to fellow soldiers, Mafco, in a TNM Super League match on Monday, KB Coach, Billy Phambala, Wednesday declared total war on Tigers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know [that] Tigers are a good side but we will do our best to progress to the semi-finals. This is our chance to win the cup and we will not let it go without a fight,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Tigers have been unpredictable in all competitions this season, but can cause an upset.<\/p>\n
Technical Director, Robin Alufandika, was upbeat of reaching the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be a difficult match but the players are mentally good. Nothing can stop us from beating them. We are prepared and confident,\u201d Alufandika said.<\/p>\n
Tigers are no push-overs as they boast a pool of talent.<\/p>\n
Both teams want a consolation for the season as they are out of Super League title contention.<\/p>\n
In the last three meetings, KB have won twice with Tigers prevailing in the other game.<\/p>\n
Masters Security FC, who booked a semi-final slot after beating Dedza Soccer Saints 1-0 on Saturday, await the winner between KB and Tigers.<\/p>\n
KB will certainly pin their hopes on Kelvin Hanganda, Davie Banda, Harvey Nkacha and Manase Chiyesa.<\/p>\n
As usual, Leman Nthala will be between the sticks with Pempho Kamsichiri, Peter Mselema and Vincent Mphepo forming a water-tight defence to stop Tigers\u2019 attackers.<\/p>\n
The Kau-Kau have many secret weapons such as Luke Chima, Peter Kasonga, Bonda Mpinganjira and Willy Saenda.<\/p>\n
In another quarter-final match, Moyale Barracks will face Umodzi FC at Kalulu Stadium with Nyasa Big Bullets waiting in the wings to meet the winner of this clash.<\/p>\n
Last year, Be Forward Wanderers won the inaugural cup after beating KB 4-3 on post-match penalties at Civo Stadium. This year, Wanderers exited the cup after losing 2-0 to Moyale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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