The Zambia Under -17 Boys have finished second at the ended 2013 Airtel Rising Stars Africa Championship in Nigeria after losing to Niger on penalties in the final on Sunday.
Zambia lost to Niger 7-6 on penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final played in Lagos.
The Chris Kaunda coached Zambian team qualified to the final after beating Tanzania 4-3 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw in the semifinals on Saturday.
Sunday’s match was a repeat of last year’s final in which Zambia again lost to Niger on penalties in Kenya.
Niger reached the final after eliminating Nigeria in Saturday’s first semifinal.
They following the footsteps of Chipolopolo – Penalty Kick Finalists and/or Winners… Where to from here?
I watched a few of the games, they need every one’s support, playing very good football.
Congrats boys & the crue
not these administrators we have.
this is the end of these rising stars as that final was the apex in their future.
these administrators have no program for such youths in place. mark my words.
if it was not for airtel’s initiative, these chaps would not have been exposed in the first place.
the million dollar question is, from here, where to now….
we always the second best. can we make the spot plse?
i watched the game on super sport, it was quite painful. zambia was leading 1-0 until 5 minutes before the end of the game when niger luckily equalized to force the game into penalties. zambia missed one penalty. niger have now won the tournament back to back, being winners again against zambia again in the final last year. well done boys. i liked your confidence.
I followed this game live on super sport, our boys put up a good fight.VIVA young Chipolopolo! You have done us proud!
The boys were superb to watch.I especially like the way they took the penalties.All they need is proper grooming.They are the future
littlepolopolo
nabaiche nabena ma draw nama penalties, i guess its the work of the opposition trying to frustrate govt……….lol
Probably using overaged players.
utupolopolo
Ask Kennedy Mweene for advice. He trains ++ for spot kicks, & motivates his team- mates how to take penalties, to a point where he’s now perfected the art. Use these resources Zambia
On positive note well done for reaching finals again as for Zambian football this is a Massive positive. This is the same team that in 5 years time will be competing for Senior Trophies / Afcon.
Remember how well the current Afcon winning Chipolopolo did in Canada, about 5years ago when the were junior’s?