Friday, June 12, 2026

U20AFCON: Zambia eliminated after draw with South Africa 

The Zambia U20 National Team were dumped out of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Amajita on Friday evening. 

South Africa struck first at the  30 June Air Defence Stadium through Kutlwano Letlhaku, who calmly finished in the 8th minute from close range following a swift break led by Mfundo Vilakazi.

Zambia however equalized four minutes later through Bonephanseo Phiri, who slotted home from the centre of the box after a pinpoint cross from David Hamansenya.

Levinson Banda was called into action multiple times and had to make important saves to keep the match level. 

On the opposite end, Perkins Mumba Mwale who came off the bench had a chance to win it in added time only to be denied by a brilliant save. 

The result meant Zambia are booted out of the Competition on the day Keith Mweemba ascended to power as new FAZ President while South Africa progressed to the quarter finals. 

#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20

FULL-TIME: South Africa 1 – 1 Zambia

( Kutlwano Letlhaku 8’ | Bonaphaseo Phiri 11’)

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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2 Comments

  1. Aaaaah useless. Dissolve that technical bench they failed the players and the nation.
    Infact Coach Carol can do a better job with this team.

    This man could not inspired the players sure.

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