Wahala don kura for Group D as Zamalek turn am 1-0 loss for Zesco United side!
Na for Levy Mwanawasa Stadium wey dey Zambia, Zamalek wey usually dey shine like diamond, now don face correct wahala, as dem lose to bottom club wey no get any point before this match. E no too dey sweet for Zamalek fans as dem expect to carry the day but Zesco come spoil their party.
Zamalek sabi start the match well, try control the ball like sey na them get am for house, but Zesco nor gree make dem shine. Zesco come begin show dem pepper with some solid moves, especially from dead ball situations. E be like say na only Zamalek goalkeeper save dem from serious wahala for the first half, as he dey make saves wey dey keep dem level.
As we enter second half, Zesco don find groove sharp-sharp! Dem get penalty wey go change the game for dem when Amine Hiver score am for 61st minute. E be like say Zamalek no fit recover from that shock o, as dem dey push for equalizer but Zesco defense strong like brick wall.
As if dat one no enough, for another match wey dey happen for the same group, Al Masry suffer dem own loss too, as dem lose 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs. Now, Group D dey full of tension as Zamalek and Al Masry don drop points wey dem suppose hold tight!
Na wetin we go see for Group D standings now: Kaizer Chiefs dey lead with 10 points, Zamalek dey follow with 8 points, Al Masry dey carry 7 points and Zesco finally get 3 points after dis win. E no funny at all!
Coach Mathews Ndhlovu of Zesco talk say dem don work hard, and dis victory na for dem to say the spirit of football dey alive. E sabi say Zamalek na big team wey don dey play for long, but e still dey sweet for him as dem finally find victory after many wahala for dem own side. Ba by ba, Zesco go face Al Masry for their last group match wey fit bring plenty drama.
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