Soccer lovers are expected to stream to the Tshifudi Stadium tomorrow afternoon for the much-awaited final of the Boy Nemakonde Soccer Challenge to take place. Munangwe United Brothers and Tshaulu Powerlines will meet in the final.

Powerlines’ way to the final went via Gunda Blue Birds, whom they brutally crushed 4-0 in the quarterfinals two weeks ago. They went further to beat Tshaulu Hungry Lions 2-0 in the semifinal stage at the same venue last Sunday. United Brothers beat Buluni Happy Boys 6-5 in their opening match before outsmarting Madandila Happy Boys 2-1 in the semifinal.

Judging from how both United Brothers and Powerelines performed in their semifinal matches last weekend, one can expect to watch a thriller tomorrow. It remains to be seen whether the defence of United Brothers will have the power to stop the Powerlines’ fast forwards, Ntshuxeko Simango and Rofhiwa Nekhavhambe. On the other hand, the Brothers' goal poachers, Example Chauke, Robert Mbedzi and Rofunwa Musetsho, will keep   Powerlines running for cover if they are not well contained.

The match will start at 14:30. The final will be preceded by the losers’ final match between Madandila Happy Boys and Tshaulu Hungry Lions, which is scheduled to kick off at 11:00.

Tshaulu Powerlines are the defending champions. This year’s champions will be presented with cash prize of R10 000, a floating trophy, gold medals, soccer kit and six soccer balls. The runners-up will take home a cash prize of R1 500, silver medals, soccer kit and six soccer balls. The third-placed side will receive R1 000, bronze medals and six soccer balls.

Individual awards will be presented to the tournament’s top goal scorer, player of the tournament, best coach and the best keeper. They will each receive a cash prize of R1 000.