Both clubs known for being major suppliers of players to the national team at the junior level though not doing so well in the league will this afternoon go head to head as they try to avoid relegation. Atletico Lusaka against Kafue Celtic will be one of the interesting matches this weekend in the FAZ national league as both clubs are in danger of being relegated and they will both look to come out on top against the other this afternoon. The match at Toyota Arena is a must-win for either side as they try to avoid relegation. Kafue Celtic is currently a place above the drop zone with 31 points while the home side is on 29 points with two games in hand. Both sides will be missing key players as they are in camp with the Zambia Under-17 national team. Zambia Under-20 striker Kings Mutandwa will lead the line for Atletico Lusaka with the likes of Charles Mumba Majapa, Gift Mphande, and Teddy Khumalo supporting him. On the other end, Celtic coach Joel Bwalya has the likes of Max Mulutula, Isaac Chilimina, and Bonaphesio Phiri as game-changers. At the summit Log leaders, Trident FC is away to Aguila Stars while number 2, Legendary Mufulira Wanderers are away to promotion-chasing Kafue Eagles. Kitwe United welcomes Young Green Buffaloes as Livingstone Pirates visit Independence Stadium in Lusaka to face ZESCO Malaiti Rangers. MORE FRIENDLIES FOR THE WORLD CUP-BOUND COPPER QUEENS. The Zambia Women’s National Team will be looking to leave a mark on the World stage when they participate in their maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup later this year. The Copper Queens qualified for the global showpiece after beating Senegal on post-match penalties to reach the last four of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Bruce Mwape’s lasses have already begun preparations for their biggest challenge yet. They played Colombia twice last year in November, took part in the Alanya Cup in Turkey, and then faced South Korea twice in the last 10 days. The Football Association of Zambia yesterday confirmed that the COSAFA Champions will face Germany in July as part of their intensified preparations. The Copper Queens as it stands have three confirmed friendly matches with a fourth still in the works. They will face the 22nd highest-ranked team in the World, Ireland on 22nd June before facing Switzerland, ranked 20th in the World eight days later. The Copper Queens will then face two-time World Champions and eight-time European Champions, Germany who are currently ranked 2nd in the World. The Football Association of Zambia is still in talks with Australia which is ranked 10th in the World to be the last game for the Copper Queens. At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Zambia will face Spain, Japan, and Costa Rica in Group C.