Close Encounter Expected

Dynamos and Zpc Kariba have always produced thrills and spills whenever they lock horns.In their maiden season Zpc kariba posted back to back victories over Dynamos.Since then all they have managed is a share of the spoils whenever they have evaded defeat.

Cameroonians Vincent Herve Mbega and Claude Junior Ngahan have been sidelined by knocks.

ZPC Kariba received a major boost following the return of Ghanaian defender Sylvester Appiah and midfielder Nigel Makumbe from knocks.j

Appiah, who won ZPC Kariba Player of the Year award last season, is expected to make his debut after recovering from a left shoulder injury he suffered during pre-season.

Former Highlanders midfielder Makumbe had missed two games with a pulled muscle.

“I trust that the return of these players will add some balance and solidity into my team. These are some of our key players and we are happy to have them back ahead of such a crucial game.

“However, our style of play is not going to change, but we know their return will increase our pool of selection in the team,” said Tamirepi.

ZPC Kariba have won four of their opening five matches while DeMbare have lost three, drawn one and won one.