MATCH DAY BOOKLET V3

Match Day

Who will be crowned champions
of the 2018 Barclays Cup?

Barclays Bank Zambia Managing
Director’s message

On behalf of the Board, Management and employees of Barclays
Bank Zambia Plc, I would like to welcome you to the 2018
Barclays Cup Final.

Since 2007, Barclays has been a proud
sponsor of the Barclays Cup tournament.
Our 12 year association with local
football forms a core part of what we call
our ‘Shared Growth’ agenda; an agenda
where we have set ourselves on a path to
make a positive and lasting impact in our
communities, an agenda where we have
committed to bring possibilities to life by
playing a shaping role in society.

Our Shared Growth ambition is a very The objective of this program is to
simple concept: when our customers ensure the long-term financial stability
and clients do well, so do we. When the of players throughout their footballing
communities we live and work in thrive, career. The program offers players
so do we and when society excels, we all resources and a realistic perspective on
do. Therefore, it gives us great pride to the current economic environment. The
get behind the sport that unites us all, to workshops teach players about cash
give local talent a regional platform upon management, insurance, investments,
which to exhibit that talent. retirement planning and other related
Against the background of our Shared topics. Working closely with the Football
Growth ambition, we provide players Association of Zambia (FAZ), we hope to
with valuable knowledge to manage their take this initiative to players across
personal finances and improve financial the country.
decision-making.

1 I Match Day

It has always been our intention to make on an exciting journey which will see
the tournament worthwhile not only to us gradually change our name from
the fans and spectators, but also to the Barclays to Absa.
participating teams. Through constant
engagement with various stakeholders In Zambia, we have until 2020 to change
in the football fraternity we have made our name to Absa. However, we realised
this year’s tournament bigger and the great opportunity that lay ahead
better in relation to prizes. This year’s and announced that from 2019 this
winners will be awarded K400, 000 in tournament will be called the Absa Cup.
prize money while the runners up will
walk away with K200, 000. The Man We have an exciting journey ahead of
and Coach of the Tournament will be us and we will remain committed to
awarded K15,000 each, while the Man supporting the growth of Zambian
of the Match has been receiving K5,000 football in the country.
including a Hospital Cash Plan for
himself, immediate and extended family I would like to thank the Football
members courtesy of Barclays Association of Zambia, SuperSport,
Life Zambia. Barclays Life Zambia Limited and Taj
The unpredictability of the Barclays Pamodzi Hotel who have continued to
Cup is what makes it so special. This support our vision of unifying various
year, we have witnessed yet another communities across the country
exciting tournament with Division One through football.
side Young Green Buffaloes making it
all the way to the finals. This in essence I would like to wish Nkana FC and Young
means that the Bank has lived up to Green Buffaloes FC a successful final
its purpose of bringing possibilities to match; may the best team win.
life for this team’s players. This is even
more pronounced as the Young Green Mizinga Melu
Buffaloes, also a Division One side, have Barclays Bank Zambia Plc
made it all the way to the finals. We’re Managing Director
bringing the possibilities of all football
teams, regardless of their size, to life.

This is what we’re all about, breathing life
into the possibilities of our stakeholders.
In July this year, our parent company
changed its name to Absa Group
Limited and this has saw us embark

Match Day I 2

Zambia!
New possibilities await you.

The time has come for us to embrace all the opportunities that
come with making a change. A transformation for good. An
evolution for the better.
Our parent company has changed its name from Barclays Africa
Group Limited to Absa Group Limited. Although we will still
operate as Barclays for now, this is the next step in the journey
of our brand changing across 12 African markets (subject to
regulatory and other approvals).
Here’s to an African business with global reach. A business
committed to finding local solutions for local challenges.
Look out for communications from Absa Group soon.
To find out more, visit www.zm.barclaysafrica.com/faqs

Registered Commercial Bank

FAZ President message

This year’s event is unique in the fact
that it will deliver a first time winner
with Nkana and Young Green Buffaloes
gunning for the country’s only cup
competition victory.

We also have at the back of our minds around goalkeeping with some of the
the fact that this is the last time this heroics having left the public looking for
competition will be held under the future Chipolopolo starters.
Barclays Cup banner as it transitions to This show could not have been possible
the Absa Cup in 2019. without the army of fans that have
As FAZ we are very excited to have been turned up for all the matches that
part of the Barclays Cup umbrella and have been staged in Lusaka and the
wish that the successor Absa brings even Copperbelt. We are very grateful for the
bigger success. level of support that the fans have shown
After all the Absa Cup in South towards this competition and it gives us
Africa already stands out as a model impetus to do even better.
competition on the continent. We are We also extend a huge thank you to all
proud to be associated with this level of our partners in the game like SuperSport
success. and Government to mention but a few.
The Barclays Cup has delivered some
of the biggest football rivalries in our We wish the two competing teams in the
country with the semi-final top of the finals every success.
bill clash between Power Dynamos
and Nkana and the defence force clash Andrew Andanga Kamanga
pitting Green Buffaloes versus Young Football Association of Zambia
Green Buffaloes among the highlights of President
the 2018 competition.
We have also been exposed to some
exciting talents particularly the debate

People of Zambia. We have a formidable presence in
How are you? 12 African countries with over 42 000
employees across the continent. And we
May we introduce
successfully fulfill the business needs

ourselves? of our diverse customer and client
portfolio, daily.

The result? Customers, communities and

For years, you have trusted Barclays with a continent that are realising possibilities
your financial needs. Now Absa Group is we all believe in.

taking this proud heritage and building Thank you.
on it.

So, who is Absa? We are one of Africa’s www.absa.africa
largest diversified financial services
groups with global reach.

Absa Group, proudly serving you as Barclays in Zambia.

© Absa Group Limited Reg No 1986/003934/06. All rights reserved

The Barclays Cup Journey Over 12 Years

By Musonda Chibulu

The last edition of the prestigious Barclays Cup before it’s
‘’metamorphosis’’ into the Absa Cup is like the year it was born.

The last edition of the prestigious This year, the final has seen the sun
Barclays Cup before it’s ‘’metamorphosis’’ rise and shine on another Division One
into the Absa Cup is like the year it was side. This time it is the army side, Young
born. Green Buffaloes that has performed the
In this year’s grand finale, there is an giant killing acts.
underdog battling a ‘bulldog’ for the title. The curtains on the Barclays Cup have
In 2007, the inaugural Barclays Cup was been drawn with Young Buffaloes
contested by Chambishi Blackburn from entering the finals for the first time ever
the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) in their history against Nkana.
Division One North. Coincidentally, Nkana have never lifted
Chambishi were later promoted the cup. The closest they came was
alongside champions Nkana to the a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Zesco
Super Division having gained enough United four years ago as evidence of
confidence in beating big clubs in the appearing once in the Barclays Cup final.
Barclays Cup. The obituaries of the memorable
In the only final in the twelve-year history Barclays Cup shall be crafted during the
of the competition to ever to end in a final on 10 November, at Heroes Stadium
goalless draw, Chambishi lost 4-2 on in Lusaka. The underdog shall pray that
penalties against Zesco United who were lightning does not strike twice in the
the Zambia topflight champions in 2007. same place. The top dog shall be saying
Chambishi came out of this competitive to the football gods, ‘’If it not fixed, do
field with flying colours and scared the not mend it,’’ in an attempt to break its
mighty Zesco United into a power surge tournament duck.
which nearly produced a shock failure The rest of the football fraternity knows
but rescued by a penalty miracle. that Barclays Bank is committed to
growing the tournament even bigger as
it becomes the Absa Cup in 2019.

We all waited with baited breath after 9. 2015 Green Buffaloes FC 2-0 Nkwazi
re-counting the dozen years of this (Stephen Kabamba, Chris
prestigious piece of silver-ware. Katongo pen)

The Barclays Cup 12-year 10. 2016 Zesco 1-0 Zanaco
History Winners and Scorers (Idris Mbombo)

1. 2007 Zesco United 0-0 11. 2017 Zanaco 2-1 Napsa (AET Felix
Chambishi ( AET 4-2 pens) Nyaende, Isaac Chansa |
Youremember Banda)
2. 2008 Zesco 1-0 Power Dynamos
(Jonas Sakuwaha) 12. 2018 Nkana vs Young
Green Buffaloes
3. 2009 Power 2-1 Green Buffaloes FC
(Lameck Mwale, Simon Bwalya | In 2019, the Absa Cup will be revealed.
Brian Chilando) Another exciting journey awaits us.

4. 2010 Zesco 2-0 Zanaco (April 9,
2011-owing to FAZ admin disputes of
2010) Alfred Luputa, Clifford Chipalo)

5. 2011 Power 2-1 Konkola Blades
(Simon Bwalya, Mukuka Mulenga, |
Late Elson Mkandawire)

6. 2012 Napsa 4-4 Power (AET 4-2)
(Graven Chitalu brace, Emmanuel
Chimpinde, Felix Nyaende pen
Dube Phiri, Vincent Mangamu,
Spencer Ngalande brace)

7. 2013 Red Arrows 3-1 Nchanga
Rangers (Lubinda Mundia, Patrick
Musonda, Philip Sikwese |
Martin Daka)

8. 2014 Zesco 3-0 Nkana (Maybin
Mwaba, Winstone Kalengo,
Simon Silwimba)

Bank wherever you are, doing
whatever you are doing. On your
phone. Send cash, make bill
payments, transfer funds, check
account balances, load airtime
and data, while you do life.
Dial *229# or download the
Barclays Zambia App.

Registered Commercial Bank. Terms and conditions apply.

Nkana FC history

Nkana FC is the most successful club in the history of Zambian football.
Fondly referred to as “Kalampa” by fans, Nkana was founded in 1935
and has bagged a record 12 domestic league titles.

In terms of cup competitions, only
legendary cup fighters Mighty Mufulira
Wanderers have fared better than the
Wusakili outfit.

Even with such an illustrious history, That was the only time the trophy was
Nkana has never won the Barclays Cup ever defended.
before. The closest the club came to The following year, Bwalya and team
capturing the coveted cup was four made amends by beating Green
years ago, when the 1990 Africa Club Buffaloes 2-1 with the stout but speedy
Champions Cup finalists reached the midfielder on the scoresheet.
final, only to be trounced by Bwalya is relishing the moment of this
Zesco United 3-0. year’s final saying ‘’This is a trophy we
have never won. We are motivated to win
That was Nkana’s only visit to the final in it for the Nkana family.’’
the twelve-year history of the Bestone Chambeshi, their current coach,
Barclays Cup. played in the club’s purple patch under
the late Moses Simwala. Simwala was
Nkana arrive in this year’s final with responsible for 8 of Nkana’s 12 league
thoughts of breaking their Barclays Cup title triumphs.
title dry spell. One player on their roster
who knows this competition like the back
of his hand is Simon Bwalya.

He played in the second edition of the
Barclays Cup final for Power Dynamos
in 2008. Power lost 1-0 to Zesco United,
who were defending champions at the
time, through a Jonas Sakuwaha strike.

9 I Match Day

Chambeshi was present in the starting trophy and the K400, 000 winning
11 when Nkana came within spitting prize money.
distance of being crowned kings of
African club football in 1990, only to be This is a Nkana side that boasts of
denied by a skied Modern Malitoli penalty the presence of Ronald ‘’Sate Sate’’
to lose 4-5 in the shoot-out against Kampamba and his namesake Kelvin.
JSK Kabylie of Algeria at Independence The two combined to devastating effect
Stadium after the two teams were tied in the semi-final netting both goals in
1-1 over two legs. regulation time to achieve a 2-2 draw
against Power.
He will be under no illusions on the task
facing his side. ‘’We shall not underrate They have a reliable goalkeeper in Alan
Young Buffaloes. You can see that they Chibwe who saved five spot kicks in that
are not scared to play big teams. They incredible shoot-out.
eliminated Zanaco and Green Buffaloes,
both Super Division teams. They are in Bwalya, Festus Mbewe, Harrison Chisala,
the final on merit. We just have to be Shadreck Musonda, Jacob Ngulube are
prepared for them,’’ said Chambeshi all game changers while the backline
after his side dispatched Kitwe rivals marshalled around Richard Ocran,
Power Dynamos in a tense shoot-out at Gift Zulu, veteran player coach Joseph
Woodlands Stadium in the semi-finals. Musonda, Given Sinyangwe, Musa
Mohammed and Diego Apapane is
Chambeshi has to do the business impermeable on its day.
without his prized asset Idriss Ilunga
Mbombo. Mbombo, who got 21 goals in They boast a competent team manager
all competitions this season for Nkana, in Daniel Jere, who won the Under-20
has trekked to Al-Hilal Ombudsman Africa Cup with Chambeshi in March,
of Sudan. 2017. Jere knows the Young Buffaloes
set-up very well having previously worked
The goal scoring mantle should fall on at Green Buffaloes before joining Nkana
fellow Congolese and club skipper Walter this term.
Bwalya Binene. Binene by his standards
has under-achieved finding the net only
11 times the entire season.

If Binene comes with his scoring boots to
the final, Nkana shall certainly be smiling
back to Kitwe with the Barclays Cup

Match Day I 10

Legends will be
made today

Nkana FC vs Young Green Buffaloes FC clash
in the 2018 Barclays Cup Final. Who will lift
the cup?
It’s our game.

Registered Commercial Bank. Terms and conditions apply.

Young Green Buffaloes FC history

Now in its third year as a Division One side without a break, Young
Buffaloes are no longer in contention for promotion to the elite
Super Division.

The club which is largely viewed as the
‘’nursery ‘’ of Green Buffaloes has already
achieved beyond their wildest dreams.

No club from the second tier since
Chambishi, in the inaugural edition of the
Barclays Cup, has ever reached this far.
It is historic.

Young Buffaloes strength lies in playing While Nkana have Jere as team manager,
without ‘being a respecter of persons’. Young Buffaloes have unsung Felix
That is the buzz phrase written in their Sikobiso. His late elder brother, Charles
ascent to the final. The 2-1 beating of Sikobiso famously turned out for
Zanaco in the quarter-finals at the Arthur Kabwe Warriors.
Davies Stadium in Kitwe, where former
Swaziland based Michael Musonda Felix is not just a team manager; he once
netted twice and the incredible penalty played for Young Buffaloes himself. If
shoot-out win over Green Buffaloes the club had an illustrious history, he
exemplifies this milestone. probably could be counted as a
club legend.
Young Buffaloes do not play with a
handbrake on. They go for the jugular. Felix is a qualified coach too. He
The most senior coach on the bench is coached the defunct Eagle Stars led
the former Malaysia based and former by Anthony Kasolo then having turned
Zambia international Peter Mutale. out for the Riflemen in 2000 and later
His combination as Technical Director was responsible for bringing Chindwin
with Coach Josephat Mulenga and Sentries of Kabwe from the doldrums of
assistant Timothy Mbewe has worked amateur football to FAZ Division Three.
wonders for the team.

Match Day I 12

In his first spell as team manager, Felix
worked with the late George Chikokola in
laying the foundations from which Young
Buffaloes has risen.
Now in the first year of his second return
to the club, Young Buffaloes play in the
final. He credits the Zambia Army, the
club’s sponsors, for the wonderful run in
the cup.
‘’We had a wonderful pre-season in
Kabwe before the beginning of this
season. We are now reaping the benefits
of that outing,’’ Sikobiso said.
Emmanuel Mwiinde proved his poacher
instincts in scoring against Green
Buffaloes and Musonda was the hero
against Zanaco but there is more to
Young Buffaloes than just these forwards.

13 I Match Day



For more information visit

www.zm.barclayafrica.com
Call our contact centre on 5950
email [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter