"WE NEED A 0-0 OR A 1-0 WIN" - CHATAMA

Ekhaya FC head coach Enos Chatama says his team must avoid conceding at all costs, as the away goals rule could knock them out and also warned that the match will go down to the wire.

Chatama was speaking on Friday ahead of the Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Mpira Stadium on Saturday.

He said they have kept clean sheets in their last two games and are hoping to maintain that defensive strength against The People’s Team.

"It will be a tough match because Bullets are a big team. They know that, as things stand, they are out of the tournament, so they will be looking to respond with a strong performance. But we are very ready," said Chatama.

He also downplayed the home advantage, saying both teams will be playing in a familiar environment, which gives neither side an edge.

The first leg ended 1-1, giving the Cowboys the advantage on away goals.