George Lwandamina has defended the lackluster performances of three debutants in Sunday’s away victory over Kenya.
Defenders Boyd Mkandawire of Napsa Stars and Benedict Chepeshi from Red Arrows and Green Buffaloes midfielder Jack Chirwa all failed to spark in a match veteran Collins Mbesuma rolled back the years to create one and score one goal.
Chespeshi especially was overwhelmed by Kenya winger Ayub Timbe and veteran striker Dennis Olech while Mkandawire and Chirwa failed to raise the bar throughout the match as they looked lost.
The Red Arrows fullback was selected ahead of TP Mazembe’s Chongo Kabaso who was axed for the trip.
“These boys are new in the system but they played well. I know it was not easy for them but what is important is the character that they showed and I am impressed with that,” Lwandamina said.
The trio have a chance to redeem themselves this time at home on Tuesday when Zambia hosts Gabon in a friendly match at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
IWE NAIWE CHI CHICKEN, THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO EXPERIMENT WITH FLUFFING PLAYERS. BE SERIOUS, KENYA WERE JUST THEIR OWN WORST ENEMY
Imwe guys they tried the pace on the wings from the Kenyans was much even in the centre and its not easy to wear nation colours they will be fine once we get going