Monday, April 27, 2026

Senong, Bwale confident of Junior Chipolopolo’s qualification to Niger

South Africa U20 national team coach Thabo Senong is confident Junior Chipolopolo will beat Burundi to book a spot at the 2019 Niger U20 AFCON tournament.

Senong believes Zambia are still a very composed with good coaches who doing a fantastic job. Senong was speaking after his Amjita side held Junior Chipolopolo in a six goal thriller at Nkoloma Stadium on Sunday.

” Zambia are still very solid. They are creating chances. We just have to believe in them. The coaches are doing a good job because the team has to peak at the right time and I have no doubt they will do the job against Burundi,” He said.

His counter part Charles Bwale is also positive his side will qualify to next years tournament to be held in Niger.

“Yes Burundi have not lost a game same with us. We are ready for them and we will qualify,” He said.

” Am happy with the performance and it’s only a few patches we need to work on. The Malawi game was all about exposing the new call ups. For the South African game am really impressed with what I have seen,” He added.

Zambia face Burundi on Sunday July 14th in the first leg of their final round qualification encounter in Lusaka before travelling to Burundi a week later.

 

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  1. Good move he will be assured game time. Seven should look for a young defender to partner sunzu. Ziyo is 34 is too old feature for chipolopolo. He has little to offer interms of exprience. He never played professional football. Billy and kabaso can take over..

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