Top secret: See the 4 Zambian world class players that could spoil Super Eagles' party in Uyo on Saturday

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- Nigeria will face Zambia in a tough battle in Uyo on Saturday, October 7

- These two foes will meet in a 2018 World Cup qualifier at the Akpabio Stadium

- A win for Nigeria will give them the ticket for the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The Chipolopolo of Zambia are still very much in the hunt for their first ever World Cup qualification ticket as they are three points behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Zambian National Team posing for picture before a game. Source: newsnow.com

For the 2012 African champions to make it to the football spectacle in Putin's country, Russia, they need a performance of their lives in Uyo.

We taker a look at 5 of Zambian stars that can hurt Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles at their backyard.

1. Kennedy Mweene

The experienced Zambian shot-stopper who plies his trade in South Africa for Arican champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mweene has proven to be one of the finest African goalkeepers in the business and part of his strength is his complete control of the box.

Zambian shot stopper in action. Source: nigerianews360.com

He is also renowned for his penalty saving, in Zambia's last qualifying match against Algeria, the goalkeeper proved his worth once more by saving a penalty from Mahrez before makjing series of important saves to ensure the Chipolopolo came out of the game with maximum points.

2. Enock Mwepu

Though Enock Mwepu is likely to be introduced from the bench at the closing minutes of the match because he is relatively young.

Rohr and his technical team must have a plan in place for this agile and energetic player whenever he is introduced into the party,we have seen how harm a certain Anthony Martial has been from the bench for Manchester United this season.

Enock Mwepu being interviewed by Journalists Source: Zambiareports,com

The 19-year old player was part of the Zambian Under-20 set up before being promoted into the senior team has to the ability to change games from the bench.

3. Patson Daka

Daka is another talented youngster coming through the Zambian ranks,the 18-year old Red Bull Salzburg of Austria striker is one of the jewel in the Zambian team.

Patson Daka in action for Zambia Source: Flickers.com

Only few defenders can live with him on his day,the Nigerian defence comprising of Elderson Echiejile, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Abdullahi Shehu will have to be at alert to keep the 18-year old at bay.

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4. Rainford Kalaba

The experienced Zambian midfielder was part of the talented Zambian team that stunned Africa in 2012 when they won the AFCON, he is very dangerous on the break because of his pace.

Rainford Kalaba in action Source: Lusakavoice.com

He has a very good shooting ability too and a decent range of passes, the Super Eagles' midfield led by Captain John Mikel Obi must be mindful of the Tp Mazembe star man.

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