Veteran Brian Muzondiwa converted form the spot on the 42nd minute and it was the solitary goal that separated the two sides.

The return of the defender, widely regarded as one of the best in the country, should give coach Lloyd Chitembwe options in defence following the departure of Dennis Dauda, who was sacked on Monday for his alleged involvement in the match boycott threat that delayed their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Cranborne Bullets at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday by 45 minutes. Caps went on to lose the match 2-0 courtesy of a double strike by Brian Muzondiwa.

Chamisa said the newly-branded party had secured a plan to protect the peoples’ vote, copying from Zambia where there was so much active civic participation until Edgar Lungu conceded defeat.