Nkana Stadium will this Afternoon host two games in the on going 2018 Mopani copper mine cosafa under-20 championship in kitwe as the semi-finals come alive. South Africa and Angola will go head to head in an early kick off at 13:00hrs.
The hosts, Zambia who are record 11 time Champions of the the tournament will then take on neighbors Zimbabwe in the battle of Zambezi at 15:00hrs for a spot in the final of the regional youth show piece.
With Coach Bwale at the helm, Young Chipolopolo have recorded two wins, one draw with five goals scored so far at the tournament.
Meanwhile they face a six time champion in Zimbabwe who share the same number of titles with South Africa and have something to bring to the table. The young Warriors salvaged maximum points against Lesotho and Botswana respectively before being humiliated by Angola in a match that had no bearing on their fate in the tournament.
Zambia will be without England based striker Mwiya Malumo who sustained a stretched medial collateral ligament.
Under-20 Team Doctor James Nyimbili confirmed the development yesterday.
“Mwiya Malumo sustained a ligament problem on his left knee but the rest of the players are ready for the Zimbabwe,” he said.
With two clean sheets and one gaol allowed young Chipolopolo finished top in Group A with seven points same position as Zimbabwe in Group C though they had a point less.
TUESDAY’S FIXTURES
Semifinals
13h00 (11h00 GMT): South Africa vs Angola – Nkana Stadium
15h30 (13h30 GMT): Zambia vs Zimbabwe – Nkana Stadium.
COSAFA U20 SEMI FINAL: ZAMBIA v ZIMBABWE
Team News
Zambia XI: 1. Bradley Mweene, 2. Andrew Phiri, 3. Prince Mumba, 4. Gideon Miyanda, 5. Kingsley Hakwiya, 6. Oliver Lumbiya, 10. Lameck Banda, 12. Benson Kolala, 13, Christopher Katongo, 14. Edward Chilufya ©, 17. Klings Kangwa
SUBSTITUTES
17. Clinton Lubula, 8. Chanda Mukuka, 9. James Chilimina, 15. Thomas Zulu, 16. Prince Bwalya, 19. Emmanuel Mwiinde, 20. Patrick Gondwe, 7. Clinton Lubula
Zimbabwe XI: 1. Ali Tinotenda, 2. Emmanuel Jalai, 3. Brandon Mpofu, 6. Leonard Jani, 7. Tatenda Tumba, 8. Devine Mhindirira, 11. Delic Murimba, 14. Blessing Nyamuziwa, 7. Takunda Mkunga, 18. Andrew Mbeba, 20. Tinotenda Chiunye
10′ Zambia 0-0 Zimbabwe
Klings Kangwa ballons over the bar from close range.
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HALF TIME: Zambia 1-1 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 36′)
The diminutive Kabwe Warriors midfielder heads home off a a Lameck Banda cross.
This was Mumba’s fourth goal of the tournament.
Zimbabwe equalised after goalkeeper Mweene failed to handle a corner kick.
AMAJITA THROUGH TO COSAFA FINAL
South Africa beat Angola 1-0 to the advance to the final of the Mopani 2018 Cosafa under-20.
Amajita awaits the winner between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
South Africa are the defending Champions.
47′ Zambia 1-1 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 36′)
Second half is underway at Nkana Stadium
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GOAL ALERT! Zambia 1-2 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 34′ | , Delic Murimba 73′)
80′ Zambia 1-2 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 34′ |Andrew Mbeba 36′ , Delic Murimba 73′)
Dean Mwinde has replaced winger Lameck Banda.
90′ Zambia 1-2 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 34′ |Andrew Mbeba 36′ , Delic Murimba 73′)
Kafue Celtic duo James Chilimina and Albert Kangwanda have come in for Hakwiya and Prince Mumba
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FULL TIME: Zambia 1-2 Zimbabwe (Prince Mumba 34′ |Andrew Mbeba 36′ , Delic Murimba 73′)
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Zimbabwe will plays holders South Africa in Mopani 2018 Cosafa under-20 Championship on Thursday.
Zambia and Angola will face off in the 3rd/4th playoff.
Zambia will reap the worst of results in future should they fold their arms and swim in the success of the past.