Full Time: Benin 1-1 Zambia (Radoflo Aloko 57′ l Rickson Ng’ambi 62′)
Zambia and Benin share spoils in a Group C match
20:34 Substitution
Kingstone Mutandwa has replaced Peter Chikola
20:31 Goal Alert
Benin 1-1 Zambia ( (Radoflo Aloko 57′ l Rickson Ng’ambi 62′)
Hang on abit!
Rickson Ng’ambi’s goal has been given. It’s game on.
20:30 Where is VAR? Zambia denied a goal
Rickson Ng’ambi has been denied a goal. A major talking point as there’s no VAR at the tournament.
57′ Goal Alert
Benin 1-0 Zambia (Radoflo Aloko 57′)
Striker Radoflo Aloko gives Benin the lead with a well crafted goal after a short corner as Zambian goalkeeper
20:06 We are underway in Alexandria
Defender Mphande is booked for complaining
20:04 Substitutions for Zambia
Rickson Ng’ambi and Emmanuel Mukosha have replaced Charles Majapa Mumba and Chipyoka Songa.
Opposition Watch: Gambia stun Tunisia
The Gambia won their CAF under-20 opener for the first time since 2007 after beating Tunisia in a Group C match.
Striker Alagie Saine scored a late header to hand the scorpions victory in feisty group C encounter.
Bakary Jawar of Gambia challenged byChaim El Djebali of Tunisia during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U20 match between Gambia and Tunisia at Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on 21 February 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix 
Samy Chouchane of Tunisia challenged byHaruna Njie of Gambia during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U20 match between Gambia and Tunisia at Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on 21 February 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix 
Kajally Drammeh of Gambia challenged by Amenallah El Majhed of Tunisia during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations U20 match between Gambia and Tunisia at Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on 21 February 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Half Time: Chisi needs to shuffle his boys
The two sides head to the break still goalless.
Plenty of chances for both sides.
19:45 Zambia survive a scare
Benin with the two best chances of the game.
The West Africans have been the better side.
19:38 A bit of history: 10th appearances for Zambia at U20 AFCON
This is Zambia’s 10th appearance at the tournament. Missed the last two editions after winning the 2017 edition.
Reached the last four in 1999 and 2007, and qualified to the World Cup.
Can these boys emulate the Class of ’99, ’07 and ’17?
19:34 What a tackle from Gift Mpande
Mpande lashes in with a great tackle to deny Benin a goal.
19:24 Dangerous on the break
While the West African are dominating play, Zambia look dangerous on the break.
Majapa spots Bulaya’s run with sweet pass but the Green Eagles striker is flagged for offside.
19:19 Bulaya smashes over the bar
Striker Derick Bulaya does well to bring the ball down but is let down with his shooting.
Benin are actually a good side. They have threatened twice.
19:12 Zambia yet to settle
Defender Gift Mphande is holding on to the ball for to long. He needs to release the ball quickly.
Up the field, Peter Chikola sends in a cross and from the rebound, Julius Kumwenda shots wide.
19:07 Nothing to separate from both sides
Winger Chipyoka Songa showed a bit skills down the left flank.
19:00 We are underway in Egypt
Zambia in gren while Benin is in yellow
18:50 Team News
Zambia XI: Jeban Tembo – Lombe Mutale, Happy Nsiku, Gift Mphande, Amon Chulu – Dominic Kanda, Julius Kumwenda, Charles Mumba Majapa – Chipyoka Songa, Derick Bulaya, Peter Chikola
Zambia Under-20 are in action against Benin in the opening Group C match against Benin in Alexandria, Egypt.
Zambia is using the real age. It’s a problem.
@Manda
True . Meanwhile most West African countries don’t abide by age rule , southern African nationals do .
@Manda
True . Meanwhile most West African countries don’t abide by age rule , southern African nationals do .
We were privileged to watch very aggressive football from both teams. There is need to employ the services of VAR especially in fast paced games like we watched. We have the energy, vibrance and speed! With a Abit of tact Zambia can go very far.