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Zambia U17 reach 2017 COSAFA U17 Cup final

July 28, 2017

Zambia stormed the final of the 2017 COSAFA Under-17 Cup after thumping Malawi 2-0 in Friday’s semifinal match at Stade St Francois Xavier.

Strikers Lameck Banda and Martin Njobvu scored first half goals to end Malawi’s unbeaten record at the youth championship in Madagascar.

This was the first time the Young Flames were conceding goals in Mauritius.

Njobvu opened the scoring after just four minutes before Banda doubled Zambia’s advantage three minutes later.

Mumamba Numba’s boys are now preparing to face either South Africa or Mauritius in Sunday’s final.

South Africa and Mauritius face off later in the second semifinal.

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20 COMMENTS

Truth Hates 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 3:37 pm

Great boys….you must bring the cup.
Collectivethinking 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 3:52 pm

well done
uyo 🇲🇺 July 28, 2017 At 3:58 pm

job well done boys
Dennis Mukuka 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 4:08 pm

Well done team, keep the fire burning
Phiri 🇿🇦 July 28, 2017 At 4:19 pm

Clearly we have the best talent in Southern Africa in the young boys: U-17, U-20 and U-23. Are we investing properly in these boys so we can eventually win the World Cup? That should be our long range goal
James 🇸🇿 July 28, 2017 At 4:19 pm

Well done boys! You are stars, please bring the cup home. God bless Zambia!
Jameson 🇺🇸 July 28, 2017 At 6:51 pm

Comment: well done boys , you are copper bullet (chipolopolo)
Lindiwe 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 7:16 pm

Job well done kids we are so proud of you..come back home with the trophy..much love
Well done boys. we believe in you and are praying for you. 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 7:30 pm

Well done boys. we are wating for trophy.
Ba Mwine 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 7:41 pm

Job well done boys keep the fear benign
Nkoma matwi 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 8:33 pm

These are the proper Zambian National teams namely under 20, under 17; not the northern rhodesia team. …
Nkoma matwi 🇿🇲 July 28, 2017 At 8:33 pm

These are the proper Zambian National teams namely under 20, under 17; not the northern rhodesia team. …
TRUTH - SELENIKO TWIKALE 🇿🇦 July 28, 2017 At 8:48 pm

On the Cosafa site they reported that Njovu scored a brace but Zamfoot and Lusaka times are saying L. Banda and Njovu scored a goal apiece! What is the truth?
TRUTH - SELENIKO TWIKALE 🇿🇦 July 28, 2017 At 8:52 pm

I am happy our striking power it is unmatched at all levels but we need to sort out our defense as I have seen lapses with both the senior and junior teams.
joe 🇺🇸 July 28, 2017 At 9:10 pm

job well done young lads.
TRUMP LUNGU 🇺🇸 July 29, 2017 At 6:50 am

I didn’t see any Bemba scoring the goals. Job well done coach Mumamba
I like it 🇺🇸 July 29, 2017 At 9:01 am

Comment:Well done Zambians, the boys are unmatched and mean well for our country.
MA ELDERZ 🇺🇸 July 29, 2017 At 1:47 pm

Comment:Good move Abaicheeeee
abujah tembo 🇿🇲 July 29, 2017 At 5:48 pm

That’s great news i know u wil bring the cup
Mushala IV 🇿🇲 July 30, 2017 At 7:06 am

Zambia at all levels can win only when opponents fear going forward. Our defence at all level is poorly arranged and seem lost with any attack. Mozambique has shown us already at 2 levels. Look for a coach to nurture defenders. ZANACO last game in that CAF competition was lost due to defending in the own box all the time and am seeing it at National levels…..