President Michael Sata has applauded the Zambia National Soccer Team Under-20 for retaining the Metropolitan COSAFA championship in neighbouring Bostwana.
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Zambia, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to congratulate the Zambia National Under-20s who outclassed our Angolan brothers on Saturday December 10, 2011,” says the President.
President Sata has expressed his hopes that the young players will be inspired by the strong support of many Zambian fans even as they press on for more victories in future.
“This victory by these young and dedicated boys clearly shows that this nation is blessed with immense talent. Without doubt, we are not short of soccer skills and this result further gives us hope that with all stakeholders working together to better manage the sport, the sky is the limit for Zambian football,” the Head of State says.
“Be assured that as long as we continue receiving positive results, my Government will continue to support the team and provide all the necessary requirements as they stride towards other major and more competitive tournaments. I am sure this view is shared by many soccer fans out there.”
ZANIS Sports reports the President saying this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations George Chellah.
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Chachine bamwisho! Nurture these boys so that we can see them in Brazil in 2014!
Start by removing Galu and his executive from running FAZ, secondly hire a reputable coach not this fifth grade PE teacher Herve.
I think it is not a major achievement to congratulate these boys. They need to be caged for coming from behind and just winning a narrow 2-1, its not inspiring
Ubupumbu # 2 hater
The whole presidential statement did not contain words like Rupiah Banda, Musokotwane, fake money printed by BoZ, corruption, Dr Mumba, misuse of embassy money, small brains, opposition influencing chiefs to rise against government etc etc. Amazing, really amazing but refreshing for sure! Hope we can continue that way at least this week!
well done BA SMALL ZAMBIA!
it appears we have a future ( that is if these are really under 20) Kalu was 18 yrs old for 5 yrs like I said before
We did not out class Angola we survived continuous bombardment from Angola.I watched all the games.
Though you bloggers talk about Zambians being over-age, the Angolans were much much bigger and older – the average age looked 25yrs. But they were all under-20s. This is Africa..
thanks mr president for those words going to young chipolopolo.chipolopolo keep it up with the same fighting spirit.
thanks mr president.
Good for the week from HE MCS for the 1st time.
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Hater? very funny. wat 4. Your god Galu has failed FAZ, stop this ass kissing bro.