Mamelodi Sundowns winger Elias Pelembe was reportedly hospitalised for a night with “emotional fatigue” after squandering a penalty kick that effectively cost Mozambique a chance of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The botched spot kick dominated the media in Maputo after the weekend loss to Zambia.
Pelembe, known as Dominguez in his home country, had his effort early in the second half saved by his clubmate Kennedy Mweene before Zambia went on to snatch a 1-0 victory and a place at the 2015 finals in Equatorial Guinea.
Maputo newspapers said Pelembe had been admitted to hospital with a fever and exhaustion, drained by the blow of missing out in front of 42000 fans at Zimpeto Stadium.
“The golden boy spent the night in a city hospital with high fevers and ill health, morally very shaken,” reported Folha de Maputo.
Zambia are Mozambique’s bogey team and in some 14 international outings have not lost to the Mambas.
“I apologise to the people of Mozambique for the result and, as head of the technical team, take full responsibility,” said coach Joao Chissano, the former fullback at Bidvest Wits.
[Timeslive]
Too sad for Pelembe next time ask CAF not to put you in the same group with Zambia coz it appears you cant qualify ahead of Zambia…….
This is not the end of the word coach. There is always next time.Tell the people that you were playing against the 2012 African Champions.
Comrades I’m moving the theme above to send a loud message to Janza to start with Lubambo Musonda as opposed to ineffective Musakanya………
Hard luck bro, better luck nxt time.
Get well soon Pelembe. Zambia is fortunate, this Afcon must not be squandered.
Too bad!
Doesnt he know Mweene? He should have asked Asamoah Gyan,Drogba, John Obi Mikel Gervinho,Kole,or Patrick Ochan, the ugandan chap and many others I cannot remember who should be in this list.
You do not just step out to take the penalty kick when you already know that the best goal keeper in the entire Africa is between the two sticks.
Hope he recovers soon and go back to tell others to think twice before stepping out to take a penalty shot!
Those are not small names ka Mweene is just great we are at comfort when our opponents are awarded a penalty!
Gyan retired after mweene saved his penalty…more countries will be punished if zambia is underrated….
Sad for our calm neighbours but it was our time!
Too bad for him,too good reason being that it was not supposed to be awarded in the first place anyway.
lol…poor guy,well hope he gets well.
Ohhhh my God this Pelembe boy should have a strong mind, penalties have been missed by big guys like Roberto Baggio, Willie Phiri, Messi, CR7, Assomo Gyani, Rooney, Zidane Drogba, etc and they have moved on. Up to an extent of being hospitalized, well thats something else. By the way did he expect to beat Mweene his own team mate? Stand up young man its not the end of the earth yet.
dont worry pelembe, it was worse for asamaoh gian. the guy actualy retired. ask drogba, kolo toure, the list is endless. TIZ(this is Zambia)
Hello my fellow bloggers I have just woken up to be greeted with bad news! I have lost my father
@Watch Over, my condolences to you brother. This is really sad. My the Soul of your lovely Dad rest in eternal peace. Just find comfort in the hands of the Almighty God.
Thanks Billy for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
Condolences. Sorry for your loss
eeeey …..sorry. is this not the same Mwene who made one of an unnamed Ghananian to retire briefly? those from Ghana can agree with me not so, @Alex zz? today its this young star. sorry there was no option but save.
My condolocence to @ Watch Over and your family.
Thanks Bolapazed for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
Thanks Discipline for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
Mweeneeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! The best goal keeper in the world. He is scoring goals for Zambia, ask Nigerias goal keeper, ask Ivory Coast goal keeper, ask Niger’s keeper and many more.
The only goal keeper to send Asamoah Gyan on retirement while our beloved neighbours are being sent to ICU. kikikikiki.
@mumbi. indeed. kikikikikik
Sorry 4u Mpelembe,i wish u a quick recovery.Its seems Mpelembe u did not watch Mweene at AFCON 2012,after recovery findout more about Mweene.Mweene is bad news.
@Watch Over, condolences. MHSRIP.
Thanks Bolapazed for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
Faz do something about the fast depreciating turf at levy stadium! We can’t afford to watch such a magnificent piece of Art to waste away just like that! The question is; how do South Africans, North African, West africans manage? Maybe they use different grass! Can someone educate me please! I really fail to understand! The turf is very bumpy as well!
Pelembe, sorry but i think its more about the money they missed which was dangled before them. And foolishly they believed that armed with a panga they can drop a giant like Zambia. Get over it my man.
Faz do something about the fast depreciating turf at levy stadium! We can’t afford to watch such a magnificent piece of Art to waste away just like that! The question is; how do South Africans, North African, West africans manage? Maybe they use different grass! Can someone educate me please! I really fail to understand! The turf is very bumpy as well.
too bad for him
Too bad Zambia hits like a bullet that’s why we are called the copper bullet.Sorry Mozambique you gave it all.
Being Mweene’s teamate you should have known that you don’t handle Mweene with kid’s gloves. It was only right for Mweene to save the penalty bcoz it was erreneously awarded. Tuff luck, but you know its indiscipline to qualify ahead of your seniors. Try next time but not against Zambia.
@Watchover my condolences you are amonngst few blogers who analyse issues and the game before you post. May the almighty God bring comfort to you and your family.
Thanks bro for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
What did Pelembe expect? to score a penalty against Mweene?
Elyo nokuba uyu Pelembe wakale sana don’t they have fresh legs in Lorenco Marquese?
There was a time a West African player stopped an Ashios Melu free kick with his head, or was it chest? he became an ancestor in 2 weeks. So even Pelembe is lucky to have come out of hospital.
Roan Antelope, please next time do your homework first and then check your audience before committing yourself. This idea of making a name by saying he is the one who scored a winning penalty does not usually work with Mweene, at least for now maybe in future. A lot of so called starts have faded because of that.
I still remember these talented young men who sent waves of victory across the globe even without players who were playing in Europe namely; Kalusha Bwalya, Charles Musonda, Lucky Msiska, Stone Nyirenda, Johnstone Bwalya etc
These guys were local
Efford Chabala (goalkeeper)
John Soko (defender)
Whiteson Changwe (defender)
Robert Watiyakeni (defender)
Eston Mulenga (midfielder)
Derby Makinka (midfielder)
Moses Chikwalakwala (midfielder)
Wisdom Mumba Chansa (midfielder)
Kelvin “Malaza” Mutale (striker)
Timothy Mwitwa (striker)
Numba Mwila (midfielder)
Richard Mwanza (goalkeeper)
Samuel Chomba (defender)
Moses Masuwa (striker)
Kenan Simambe (defender)
Godfrey Kangwa (midfielder)
Winter Mumba (defender)
Patrick “Bomber” Banda (striker)
The Chipolopolo were a very promising Zambia national team. At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul they thrashed Italy 4-0. They had their eyes on the 1993 Africa Cup of Nations trophy and a place at their first World Cup.
BA barri8 Kenyan simambe was a midfielder youngest off all should ve been 18. then winter too was a striker/midfielder.
Janza 8 games 1 loss not bad.
Local is laka
@Watchover. Sorry for your loss.
Thanks bro for your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
This is y Mweene should captain our team…he’s incredible both at stopping them and slotting them in.
man to warch at afcon kalaba,nsunzu and mwene.please african playes dont say wlli didnt warn you
Do what was mweene doing in Kumasi when Kojo asamoah hit a 30yarder past him? Or was it not mweene?pls help me out here
@Watch Over. My condolences my brother. I speak the peace of God over you.
Sibs thanksfor your comforting words. It was a very depressing and confusing moment I didn’t know what to do but to share with all of you here.Though we have not been physically together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u
who was in the post in Kumasi when kwadwo asamoah hit a 30 yarder shot past him.i always say that Zambians talk too much. what would u guys say if you qualify to play the world cup one day which I doubt.
You guys would say we are going to win the world as u continue to demonstrate your little knowledge about the game of foot-ball.
Great players have lost penalties so what are u guys saying about your goal keeper who was beaten twice in Kumasi with cheap goals
What is your concern, if I may ask??
Thanks brothers for your comforting words. It was a very depressing moment I didn’t know wat to do but to share with all of you here.Though we u have not been physically being together but the encouraging words you have given me show we are more than just mere bloggers .God bless u all