South Africa Under-17 Soccer Team jetted into the country on Friday ahead of 2013 African Junior Championship qualifier against Zambia set for Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday.
After settling for a 1-1 draw on October 13, in Johannesburg, Zambia host South Africa in a second round, return leg qualifier for next March’s tournament to be staged in Morocco.
Amajimbos led by Coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba touched down at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola at 12:15 hours and connected to Kitwe by were the team is camping.
Upon arrival in Ndola, Mashaba told journalists that his side was in Zambia not to lose and predicted a tough in encounter on Sunday.
“We are not here to lose; we know it will be a tough game. I know the Zambians are over-confident after that draw but I am warning them that it will be a difficulty game,” said the ex-Bafana Bafana coach.
”Zambia played a defensive game in South Africa but this time we are expecting an attacking game and will capitalize on that and get a positive result.”
Meanwhile Zambia Under-17 coach assistant coach Bilton Musonda has appealed for support as the Junior Chipolopolo face South Africa in Kitwe.
Musonda noted that massive support will motivate the youngsters to perform well.
“We are just appealing to soccer fans especially on the Copperbelt to come in numbers and support their children. They will be entertained we have good players,” he said.
The winners between Zambia and South Africa will face Ghana who advanced to the final qualifying round after a walkover win over Gambia who withdrew from the qualifiers.
Am sure ifibaice fyaku south africa na fipamwenamo pa kitwe kufiko maaa. pa kitwe, improve guys.its a city and not a town.
why do they want to play at Kitwe instead of Lusaka or Indola