Soccer fans in Kitwe have saluted the Zambia Under-17 squad for winning the 2017 COSAFA Youth Cup in Mauritius.
The Junior Chipolopolo Boys thumped Mauritius 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Port Louis to claim their maiden COSAFA Cup title.
“We are proud of the young boys. They have made the nation proud,” Chanda Mutale told Lusaka Times.
“They played well. Winning the final 3-0 made us very happy,” Peter Kizela said.
“We are just thanking the boys for working hard. Let them keep the spirit of winning trophies,” Ackim Mweemba said.
Coach Mumamba Numba’s side won four of their five matches in Mauritius.
Zambia launched the campaign with a 7-1 win over Madagascar before edging South Africa 3-2 and lost 1-0 to Mozambique in their final group game.
The team stormed the final after thumping Malawi 2-0 at the semifinal stage.
Give them a thunderous welcome home.
Yes, a thunderous welcome….in a coaster.