Zambia has been eliminated from the 2025 Cosafa Cup despite only playing one game.
Wedson Nyirenda’s side will face Botswana on Tuesday in a dead rubber game.
This follows Monday’s draw between Comoros and Botswana, Zambia’s best point tally being 3 points hence they can’t progress to the semis.
Comoros who beat Zambia on Friday are on 4 points and are favourites to qualify to the quarter finals.
If Botswana beat Zambia via a 2 goal scoreline then the Zebras will be one of the semi finalists.
Zambia were using the regional tournament to prepare for the CHAN tournament in August.
There are now calls for the Nyirenda technical bench to infuse more young players as opposed to players from the Super League.
Elsewhere, guests Tanzania have also been eliminated from Group C.
Madagascar lead the group on 4 points while Eswatini has a point.
The writing was on the wall