While acknowledging Silver’s pedigree as reigning champions and their CAF Champions League experience, Mponda remained bullish that his side would rise to the occasion. “They are a very good team. They are playing in the CAF Champions League, and that experience will help them. But he was quick to add that his men are primed for the battle. In other fixtures, Mzuzu City Hammers square off against Civil Service United while neighbours Blue Eagles welcome Karonga United at Nankhaka Stadium.