…Young Burkinabe Stallions lead 1-0 on aggregate
The Zambia U23 National Team have arrived back in the country this morning at 10:43 hours from Burkina Faso aboard a chartered flight ahead of Sunday’s decisive second leg fixture against Burkina Faso.
The return leg is slated for Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, with kick-off set for 15:00 hours.
The Chisi Mbewe-tutored side will be looking to overturn the 1-0 deficit suffered in the first leg to keep their dreams of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alive.
Zambia put up a brave fight in Ouagadougou but were undone by a solitary goal, leaving them with everything to play for in front of their home fans.
With home advantage, Mbewe will be banking on his charges to be more clinical in front of goal. A 1-0 win on Sunday will force extra-time, while any two-goal margin will see Zambia through outright.
The team is expected to hold their first training session in Lusaka on Friday morning as they fine-tune for the must-win encounter.
Fans are urged to turn up in numbers at Heroes Stadium to push the young Chipolopolo over the line.
| Patson Kawewe | November 12, 2026 |
