U-20 land in Mozambique

The Zambia Under-20 have arrived in Mozambique ahead of Saturday’s 2015 Senegal CAF U-20 Championship qualifier in Maputo.

The team led by interim coach Hector Chilombo landed in Maputo on Thursday around 15h00 Zambian time .

According to team manager Daniel Jere the Under-20 squad was received at the airport by officials from the local football federation and Zambian embassy.

“The reception was fantastic. We were met at the aiport by officials from the Mozambique football federation and Zambian embassy,” he said.

Jere said upon arrival in Mozambique the squad decided to train before checking into Afric Prestige hotel.

Meanwhile, Zambia and Mozambique on Saturday clash at Zimpeto Stadium in the first leg match of the second round at 14h00.

Zambia has not qualified for the Under-20 Africa Cup since 2007.