Chipolopolo were punished today by Kenya who handed Micho his debut defeat in charge in Nairobi.
Kenya beat Zambia 2-1 in a match the Harambee Stars dominated the first hour and deservingly went into the break leading 2-0.
They took the lead in the 21st minute when TP Mazembe defender Tandi Mwape turned Cliff Nyakeya’s effort into his own net.
Six minutes later, Nyakeya finally got on the score sheet when he stole the ball from Zanaco midfielder Kelvin Kapumbu in the center circle to race unabated passed four Zambian players before beating goalkeeper Sebastian Mwange.
There was some improvement in the 65th minute with the introduction of Kelvin Mubanga and Emmanuel Chabula for Fashion Sakala and Evans Kangwa including the earlier change of Collins Sikombe for Benson Sakala in the 46th minute.
Sikombe’s arrival particularly saw Zambia’s set-piece play look more convincing and threatening.
However, it was the Mubanga-Chabula combination that looked like potentially causing more problems.
And it paid off when Mubanga’s cross produced a goal in the 81st that was headed in by Chabula.
Four minutes later, Zambia were denied an equalizer after the ball had crossed the line but the referee saw nothing wrong with Kenneth Muguna’s desperate clearance of a clear goal to rob the visitors of a fortunate draw.
And now, Micho and his team head for an even tougher game in South Africa seeking redemption this Sunday against Bafana Bafana in Rustenburg.
Kenya! They have never beaten us. Everything is crumbling around Zedian football
Imbwwa shalabosa, always negative.
Zambia played good football.
Man of the match goes to Lubambo Musonda. The boy is playing fantastic football ku 2.
I would advise that Fashion Sakala to drop to left back ku 3, he can be a superstar.
Kenya is not known for football mwebantu. Malawi and Botswana are even better teams.
Kenya, really?
I miss KK11.
Those were the days when we had pride in our boys. Win or Lose.
The days Dennis Liwewe would scream over the radio when playing an away match in north Africa “We are in trouble!!!!!”
These days, Zambia is the brunt of jokes in Africa. Be it football, our corrupt government, or our loose slay queens.
The zambians should check the club their players are turning in for and compare them with where the Kenyans are turning for and the Kenyans are playing in better leagues
The coach has a plan and l see it working. These results are good going forward. The coach now knows which combination can work in defense, middle pack and finishing. I already see a beautiful football in SA. Coach good approach
Good result mwebantu .