TEAM NEWS: Zambia U20 v Angola U20 -Semi Final 2 at Nkoloma Stadium. Kickoff at 15h30
Captain Prince Mumba returns to the starting XI after missing the last 2 matches
Midfield trio Chanda Mukuka, Muma Mumba and Patrick Gondwe, and goalkeeper Prince Bwalya all return while Jonathan ‘Mbombo’ Munalula has maintained his place.
Talented trio Jimmy Mukeya, Elliot Kampukesa and Golden ‘Kalaba’ Mashata start on the bench.
The winner between Zambia and Angola will meet South Africa.
Amajita came from a 2 goals down to beat Madagascar 6-5 on penalties to advance to the finals.
Francisco Mwepu is Zambia’s leading scorer with 3 goals while Mukeya and Kampukesa have 2 goals each.
Striker Ricky Banda and defenders Mwaba and Mafwenta have a goal each.
Zambia XI: Prince Bwalya – Justin Mwanza, Golden Mafwenta, Crawford Mwaba, John Chishimba- Muma Mumba, Chanda Mukuka, Patrick Gondwe – Jonathan Munalula, Francisco Mwepu, Prince Mumba
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10′ Zambia U20 0-0 Angola U20
Zambia look disjointed. The Angolans are dominating
20′ Zambia U20 0-0 Angola U20
Chanda Mukuka and Patrick Gondwe taking control of the middle of the pack.
30′ Zambia U20 0-0 Angola U20
It’s been free flowing football from both sides
Goal ALERT! Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
40′ Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
Angola’ s Sengui impressing on the left flank.
Zambia has had a goal dissallowed.
HALF TIME: 4Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
Zambia needs to tighten up a bit in midfield. They are too open and Angola might exploit that in the second half.
For Zambia’s Goal, Patrick ‘Bomber’ Banda scored one of the goals of the tournament.
An absolute cracker. The young Nkana midfielder has been compared to the late Jack Chanda.
47′ Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
Second half is underway. No changes
55′ Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
Angola’ s Sengui forces a save from Prince Bwalya.
60′ Zambia U20 1-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′)
SUBSTITUTION: Mashata has replaced Prince Mumba
GOAL ALERT! Zambia U20 2-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′, 75′ )
Gondwe with another wonder goal.
GOAL ALERT! Zambia U20 3-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′, 75′ , Francisco Mwepu 78′)
Mwepu nods home from close range with his 4th goal of the tournament
85′ Zambia U20 3-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′, 75′ , Francisco Mwepu 78′)
SUBSTITUTION: Eliot Kampukesa has replaced Francisco Mwepu
FULL TIME: Zambia U20 3-0 Angola U20 (Patrick Gondwe 33′, 75′ , Francisco Mwepu 78′)
A brace from Patrick ‘Bomber’ Gondwe helped Zambia U20 to advance to the final of the Cosafa U20 Championship in Lusaka.
The Junior Chipolopolo will face Amajita of South Africa in the final on Saturday at Nkoloma Stadium.
Who is Man of the Match?
Well done boys. Keep it up. Mwepu, Daka and Fashion have opened up the gates to Europe for you. The 3 have performed beyond expectations, thus marketing Zambian players, just wait and see. Ba FAZ employe a coach please, why naimwe we have the talent, what is wrong
Faz is a let down. Let kalusha and Charles Musonda take over faz