Having failed to beat Forest Rangers at home since 2016, Zesco United record goalscorer Jesse Were believes they can overwrite their poor record at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium ahead of the Ndola Derby. Interestingly the Ndola Derby pitting Zesco United and Forest Rangers have not ended in a draw since 2016 with Timu ya Ziko failing to win any of their home encounters.Pumped up for the Ndola #derby!#TeamYaziko #WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/hmlB9Aqwsq— Zesco United FC (@ZescoUnitedFC) November 17, 2021 Zesco have however won all their away encounters against Forest Rangers with the reigning league champions renewing their rivalry against Rangers on Sunday.Were who has been a mainstay at Zesco United since joining them back in 2016 believes that they can put their poor home record against Rangers behind them on Sunday.“This is a derby as such things can go either way. But I also believe things can change depending on who wants it the most. In this case we want it the most because we haven’t posted good results in the recent past,” said Were.Zesco have not had a perfect start to their season as they currently sit sixth on the log albeit playing nine games with teams above them having played two more games.Rangers currently hold a point advantage over Zesco and sit just a slot above them on the log as the reigning champions look to get their title defense back on track.Were however admitted that the game will not be a walk in the park with Rangers winning their midweek encounter against Indeni while Zesco are on a three-game winless run. One of the biggest matches in any league season. The famous Ndola derby is almost here. pic.twitter.com/WklrlrCbuz— Zesco United FC (@ZescoUnitedFC) November 17, 2021 “Being a local derby won’t be easy. Forest Rangers are on a high because they won on Wednesday, but we are focusing on getting maximum points because we are short in this area.“The lads are pushing in training. We will soon have a full squad when everyone returns from national duties. Kamusoko and Ian are back. Hopefully, everyone will be in tomorrow so that the coach has options on Sunday,” added Were.
