Harambee Stars goalkeeper, Ian Otieno is anticipating an interesting duel when his side Zesco United takes on Forest Rangers on Saturday.Rangers and United will this Saturday face each other as the league draws its’ curtains with both teams aiming to finish on a high.This is a fixture which has over the years grown in stature finding a place among some of the country’s most celebrated local derbies.##NAJAVA_MECA_7292597##Otieno believes both teams will be determined to emerge victorious despite Power Dynamos securing the league title.“We are taking this game seriously just like we expect them to do. ZESCO United players understands the importance of winning this game. Our momentum has changed despite this being more of formality because we want to make sure that we finish on a high. Everyone is motivated because this is one of the biggest games of the season,” he is quoted on the club website.AFC Leopards, Sharks and moneybags Azam salivating at NSL top scorer Nyamawi BejaBuoyed by last weekend’s Absa cup final triumph over MUZA FC, Rangers will be expected to be extra motivated when they meet their cross-town rivals.“I am very sure they will want to finish on a high after emerging champions of Absa. Their fans just like ours will turn up in numbers to support both teams. However, this is a fixture that we are prepared for. We have bonded as a team and know exactly what we need to do on Saturday and next season,” he added.Talking points from FKFPL Round 31United will need to beat Rangers if they are to fend off Green Buffaloes, Napsa Stars and Green Eagles from taking third position.Rangers will host United in the last match of the season to be staged at Dola Hill stadium, Ndola.The former AFC Leopards goalkeeper was once again included in the national team when coach Engin Firat named his 30-man provisional squad for the for the Four Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Mauritius from June 11th to June 18th, 2023.Harambee Stars call up leaves Moses Shumah in cloud nineStars kick off residential training on Monday, June 5, and are set to depart for Mauritius on June 10, 2023.They will be pitted against the hosts Mauritius, Djibouti, and Pakistan.
