Zambia are in action against Mauritania in Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier on Matchday 4 at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium.
Zambia coach Beston Chambeshi has named an attacking side in an old fashioned 4-4-2 formation.
The strike force is led by Fashion Sakala and Patson Daka as twin towers while skipper Lubambo Musonda and Evans Kangwa are on the flanks.
Left footed pair Rally Bwalya and Emmanuel Banda are in the engine room.
Tandi Mwape and Dominic Chanda are in central defence with Simon Silwimba and Prosper Chilufya as right and left full back respectively.
Toaster Nsabata has reclaimed his position from Cyril Chibwe in goal.
14′ Zambia 0-0 Mauritania
Evans Kangwa has tormented the visitors down the left wing.
The Arsenal Tula man should have had an assist by now had Fashion Sakala tapped home his cross
15′ Zambia 0-0 Mauritania
YELLOW CARD: Evans Kangwa has been booked but the home fans disagree with the referee.
17′ Zambia 0-0 Mauritania
Fashion Sakala shots straight into the palms of the goalkeeper from close range.
He should have done better.
A minute later, it’s Emmanuel Banda’s turn with another shot from 18 yard
Zambia XI: 16. Toaster Nsabata 4. Prosper Chiliuya Simon Silwimba 2, Tandi Mwape 6, Dominic Chanda 15, Emmanuel Banda 12, Rally Bwalya 11, Lubambo Musonda 8 ©, Evans Kangwa 9, Fashion Sakala 10, Patson Daka 20
SUBS:
Mwenya Chibwe 1, Gregory Sanjase 12, Benedict Chepeshi 3, Jack Ngulube 21, Miguel Chaiwa 23, Klings Kangwa 22, Spencer Sautu 14, Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba 7, Moses Phiri 13, Dickson Chapa 19, Solomon Sakala 5
Let’s continue watching our skolongingo chipolopolo
26′ Zambia 0-0 Mauritania
The Chipolopolo Boys are disjointed for the first time in this game.
Zambia were superb in the first 20 minutes but have been below par in the last 6 minutes.
GOAL ALERT! Zambia 1-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′)
Patson Daka puts Zambia ahead off a Prosper Chilufya cross.
GOAL ALERT! Zambia 2-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′)
Fashion Sakala scores from range after sublime pass from Daka.
This is Sakala’s second international goal.
PENALTY: Evans Kangwa has been fouled in the box
Fashion Sakala to take it
GOAL ALERT! Zambia 3-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen )
Fashion Sakala seals his brace for the day after sending the Mauritania goalkeeper the wrong direction from the spot kick.
HALF TIME: Zambia 3-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen)
A brace from Fashion Sakala and Patson Daka sends Zambia to the break with an emphatic lead over Mauritania.
Zambia has put in a dominant performance.
Chambeshi making a name at the expense of amakula when its already too late..
50′ Zambia 3-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen)
Zambia looking shaky in the opening five minutes of second.
52′ Zambia 3-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen)
SUBS: Klings Kangwa [IN], Rally Bwalya [OUT]
56′ Zambia 3-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen)
Substitute Klings Kangwa with a defence splitting pass and finds Patson Daka.
Daka squares it to Fashion Sakala but the Mauritania defender intercepts it.
That was close.
GOAL ALERT! Zambia 4-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen, 62′)
Fashion Sakala beats the goalkeeper from close after being put through by Lubambo Musonda.
Hat-trick for Glasgow Rangers man!
70′ Zambia 4-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen, 62′)
Fans are calling for FAZ President Andrew Kamanga’s head.
Kamanga was initially booed after his was shown on the big screen in the stadium then a 2 minutes later fans started chatting
“Kamanga ayende…ayende,” the Chipolopolo faithful expressed their displeasure
75′ Zambia 4-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen, 62′)
SUBS: Kelvin Mubanga [OUT], Evans Kangwa [OUT]
80′ Zambia 4-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen, 62′)
SUBS:
1. Lubambo Musonda [OUT], Spencer Sautu [IN]
2. Emmanuel Banda [OUT], Dickson Chapa [IN],
3. Simon Silwimba [OUT], Benedict Chepeshi [IN]
Lubambo and Silwimba with slight knocks.
Tandi Mwape is now wearing the armband.
FULL TIME: Zambia 4-0 Mauritania (Patson Daka 33′, Fashion Sakala 36′, 45′ pen, 62′)
Zambia move to 7 points
Job well done boys although it’s too late.