Congo have set up a grudge final meeting on Sunday against Ghana who crushed them 3-0 in their final Group B game on March 3 while Zambia will face Senegal 24 hours earlier for bronze in Bouake.
Zambia were down 2-0 within the opening 18 minutes of the first half thanks to two stunning long-range strike from Bongelli Lofo and Doko Kaluyituka.
Lofo let-rip from just outside the box with a wonder-strike that Davy Kaumbwa failed to stop with just 2minutes played after the whistle to signal the opening phase of the match.
His teammate Kaluyituka matched it with another sublime goal after skipping Nyambe Mulenga on the right to rifle into the far left hand corner of Zambia’s net also from outside the box.
Strangely, Zambia were not shell-shocked but rather very untidy with their passing, trapping and purpose approaching Congo’s box as the void in technique between the two sides was clear to see.
Zambia’s first real chance on goal in the opening half was created by Jonas Sakuwaha whose shot was kept out from squeezing in on the near post by Congo goalkeeper Muteba Kidiaba who parried for a corner.
Congo eased off after the break letting Zambia dominated and in the 61st minute, Kidiaba was made to earn his way to the final after overcoming a fumble with the ball to collect Francis Kasonde’s shot.
Late substitute Patrick Kasunga making his CHAN and senior debut saw his header cleared off the line in the 74th minute.
Given Singuluma later popped up with five minutes left on the clock to head in Zambia’s consolation as Herve Renard’s men bared down on Congo all the way into the three minutes of extra time but the latter held on for a Sunday rendezvous with Ghana.
Meanwhile, Ghana secured their final place after a 7-6 post-match penalty win over Senegal after a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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When are we going to perform well consistently rather than break hearts
fyatile fyenu bakaka
fyatile fyenu bamakaka
ala kale nawumfwelepo this word “Makaka” . You really made me laugh
Big up to the boys. They really tried hard.
Tried what? Chatile chobe!
True
Chatile cha kwa wiso.
Awe nakalya, ba Zed mwandini katwishi.
No worries. We are used.
football yapwa pa zed. playing the first minutes like you dont want to play. thanxs to given and njovu.
Zambian fottball went away with the privitisation of ZCCM by one called Kafupi who was excited at being president just like a kid gets excited in a sweet shop.
That is how far we can go. At least I saw Kidiaba (DR Congo’s goal keeper) celebrate in style. He really amuses me. As for our boys, thank you for the effort to come our third or fourth whichever. In football its either you win or loose.
Baby C! Where are you my sister. You got this one right.
Mama, for how long are are we going to come out third or fourth best? Well, am not really suprised! we are lucky the likes of egypt and Cameroon were no were in sight otherwise na semi-final i-nga tabaimyangile
What did the boys eat b4 the game? Our Chipolopolo boys were extremely weak as compared to our congolese neighbours.
I think they are eating a lot of these modern foods e.g pastas, MacDonald etc (junk foods). if only they ate like their ancestors did (aka bwali ka tute, no musalu wa kalembula, na kapenta and ka mosi pamulu) they definitely would be performing better
Awe this is bad. What has gone wrong in zed. From economy to games all malabishi.
The coach is supposed to motivate those boys making them believe they can do it. Not to come tell us ‘no my players were scared of Senegal cos they have a lot respect for them’. This inferiority complex rubish is what we don’t want. I think Phiri was better in that respect. Phiri won all these small cups with just the local team, dispite FAZ being nosy in selection of players. Now we get our butts kicked jus in cecafa. What then did we hire this HR for? You know what, there is alot of high calibre coaches looking for jobs. Not this non entity building his career on us. We deserve better.
Why was Zed failing to make or connect passes. Why was Zed seriously lacking or deficient in body physique yet we have Patrice Beumelle specifically employed to manage players physical fitness. Congo just has one coach to manage everything yet their physical fitness is up to scratch. This has nothing to do with genetics as our players a roughly the same height as Congo’s & Ghana’s.Its rather due to lack or improper gymwork. Patrice & HR must be sacked urgently.
Sack that PE tutor pliz. PP would have done a better job.
What can Phiri do? Muleikalafye ngatamwakwata data.
Ndiwe uli dataless . What do you know about Zedian Football?
Nga iwe finshi waishiba chaiche. If you want to know and get info on Zambian football mwaiche, go to zambianfootball.net. Thats where you find things happening and peole willing to assist improving Zambian soccer. Not you armchair critics who’ve nothing to offer whatsover. Kajoni solye ubwali.
The Congolese footballers had grilled Gorilla meat with chips and salads for lunch and desert was Gorilla brain in strawberry’s.
The boys are physically fit and check on the goal shots, left Zedian team dreaming.The rule of the game should have a winner and loser period and moreover we are used in Zed culture :((
Really the boys played well.we always blame our players yet we always forget that we dont really give them the support they deserve.How many zambian went to ivory coast compared to thouse congolees.How much were guys promised to be given if they qualify to the finnals.Peanuts.Lastly the coach is to be blamed too.How can you annuonce the team to face Egypt with only few players in chan squad,is that motivation?Nevertheless guys you tried your best and this metality of saying we are used should come to an end if we have to improve.
Well said bosses.
publish then nishani ba lt
I think we should go back to calling the team “KK 11”. I mean we’ve tried everything but we just can’t seem to live up to our glory days. Now we are even afraid of Senegal. I remember we used to wallop ama Senesene! Shortages of ubunga are back, we may as well bring back KK 11. Big soccer fan, win or lose.
No,we should call them RB11!!!
good riddance, this is another sophisticated manner by which public funds are siphoned out of the zed coffers. why not just disband the team, ask FIFA for a 3 year break while we sort out the talent at grassroot level. i used to enjoy primary school futubo in the late 70’s and 80’s but now its these heart breaking kids who take giant wins in non crucial matches and fumble heavily in vip ones. away with soccer. lets support ester and the nachula twins
I Could not have said it any better myself.
Ba zambia umulimbe,lets get back to the drawing board.
We must re-name the team as THE RUBBER BULLETS.
You mean RUBBER BULLETS=RB??
Too bad. I was really confident of a win.
You know what guys this Idea of thinkn that they need to be promised more dollars for them to perform is wrong. I like to think of tournaments like that as opportunities for ’em to show case their skills and may be end up with good deals in Europe because spies are always looking for players. Thats why these boys don’t end anywhere far, because they don’t show any commitment to the game at all. W.Africans are serious they are fit and disciplined thats why in all the big leagues you find them. It must also be an honor just to play for your national team not only because you want to earn a fortune. I know certain players sacrifice even their allowances for their national teams.
It is the name of football you win and loose, our time is not yet come. Time will come when we will win. No finger pointing, football is well played outside the field. What is important is to be focused and never loose hope. We can do it just as any other team can. The best team always win. Go boys go no retreat no surrender.
You see, playing for your national team should be motivation enough. Not allowances. Where is our patriotism? Usually you would sacrifice for your national team and only end up with a big deal in europe. So the benifits of sacrifice are not right there and then. Most of these big names we know in soccer history are ones who sacrificed for national duty. Some of them like George Weah even game up personal fortunes just to take his team to Africa cup 96.
Did you honestly expect Zambia to go past DRC? as i always say……..Abaiche aba makula!!! Footbal is about scoring(goals) and not how well the team plays! The boys were outplayed especially in the 1st half!!! try netball since football has failed you! forget about World cup 2010 as well because this team is heading nowhere.
Thankyou. I hope more people could join the rest of us that ten years ago decided to forget about Zambian football.
Fide, you are right ‘Football is well played out side the field’ but we can not all become players at the same time. And we pay tax. That teams uses up a of tax payer money that could as well be given to hospitals to save our childrens lives. And it doesn’t mean for us to criticise we ‘ve to be a players ourselves, No. Those guys have chosen to play football for a living and they have to be answerable, jus as Im answerable in what I do. Otherwise bakatampe fwe ukuteya ichiyenga olo waida.
Thankyou baby C! That what I wanted to say they were actually playing like women. Baby football, so soft. I think going like that to World Cup, we would just be a disgrace. Oh and Given Singuluma keep it up boy, cos even when they were targeting to mark you, they in more defenders you still scored. Two thumbs boy! Ninshi nomba kateka ngaba ni Banda ninshi na yonse national team ma Banda? What happened to the Lozis, Tongas, Bembas, etc all of a sudden they no longer can play soccer? Foolish!
Dont tribalise football,sport has no face or colour,even us indians born in Zed are free to play as Zambians.
That should be said a little more. There once was a Zambian of indian decent on the national team. All with skill are welcome.
OK guys I agree with you there. But these things are too coincedental. I mean Banda being president and those Bandas having skill all of sudden.
Wow! This is great news guys,You have really made my day guys.Continue performing like that I tell you,you are putting our country on the world map.Congrats guys and I will be always behind you.
Bravo BravoBravo!!!!
Is this the Matworld-Nice Guy? If yes then what is this great news you are talking about? Being booted out of CHAN? Or coming out third or fourth? By the way how are you?
Ba Tionge Mulishani.Yes this is Matworld Nice-guy! Ala my dear sometimes it important to make yourself happy when you have been disappointed in life.So that is what I was trying to do my dear.Ala naine canibaba mwandi,When I saw this headline you were the first person who came in my mind coz you once suggested something to replace soccer.
Given Singuluma big ups. I really feel there is a player in you. Just stay disciplined and forecast you can make it. Oh how I dream of a striker like Kel Mutale(HSRIEP), one the Lord allows we will have one.
Matworld are you Congolease or Zeean you see we had our butts kicked yesterday and I don’t think its funny!
How are you my dear?Yes Iam a real Zambian,my beloved Mum is from Eastern Power,while My Dad is from Luapula Province.I know this is not a good news but sometimes to get rid of dissapointments you just have to pretend as though everything is cool.Iam equally disapointed my dear.
Have a blessed day.
Imwe bafyatile lekeni ukutukana ati fyatile.
LET US GIVE THEM A VERY BIG HAND FOR PERFORMING VERY VERY BAD..COME ON PEOPLE
Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!!! i ve done my part!
Guys, you mean you are all not aware of the witchcraft in DR Congo? Those guys had some charms with them such that it made the Zambians weak. That goalkeeper was not doing that for style, it was a requirement of the charms they had.
Remember the boxer we received from Congo who was fighting with our Boxer. Think of the way he made him dance. Anyway, for people in Congo, charms a way of life. Zambians would not have behaved in the manner they did had it not been for the charms. The charms made them see their opponents as part of them as a result when passing the ball, they were giving wrong people.
Yalishupa bola mwe. Anyways as die hard fans we look forward to the next game. Kapena kwenzo funika Leggina Filuba as the chief supporter!
Tulimakula fye. Lets try ichiyenga,may be we can perform better.
I told you before that Zambia wont win. i based it on the coach who said, Zambia in there current state and quality of players could not win the tournament. He was right. Die hard fanatics never understood the coach’s comments. Here we are sucker pumped by DRC. I said that Congo DR plays well in the midst of confusion, they always have a case to prove and players so ambitious to break into the French & Bulgian leagues, they take each competition serious than our players who always dream to go to South Africa.
You see guys, Albert E. said ‘We can not dispair of human beings since we are humans our selves’ in the same way we should not dispair of Zed since we are Zedian ourselves.
What did I say people? Our footballers are too docile!! It takes them 10 minutes to get going in games! They also got too over confident and didn’t remain focused. Renard should have kept their feet on the ground and stopped this over confidence getting to the players heads!!