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Soccer fans confident of good performance

Soccer fans in the country have expressed confidence that the Chipolopolo boys will defend the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in South Africa this month.

Zambia Voluntary Soccer Fans Association (ZAVOSOFA) Patron Peter Makembo says his organisation believes the Zambia national soccer team will emerge champions for the second time.

Mr Makembo told ZANIS sports in an interview in Lusaka today that all what it takes for the Chipolopolo boys to do is to train hard in camp and stay focused during the AFCON.

He also said all soccer loving Zambians were looking forward for the team to win the cup again as this was vital in order to continue putting the country on the football map in Africa.

Mr Makembo noted that as soccer fans, his organization will ensure that it provides all the necessary support to the Chipolopolo boys during AFCON tournament with the view to assist them perform well, reach the finals and lift the cup.

The Zambia national football team as title holders will open their defence against Ethiopia on January 21 before taking on Nigeria four days later and conclude with Burkina Faso on January 29.
Meanwhile, Mr Makembo noted that the 2012 was a year of great improvement of soccer as a sport in the country.

Mr Makembo has since pledged ZAVOSOFA’s commitment to work closely with the Ministry of Sport and Youth, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and other stakeholders towards the continued development of soccer in the country.

He further said there is need for all soccer loving Zambians to continue supporting and promoting football in order to improve and develop the sport that has grown to a level of recognition by majority Zambians and accepted by all as a unifying sport.

ZANIS

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6 COMMENTS

  1. Rebased site, Nway hope Chipolopolo can be lucky again after they work hard. Football needs that combination

  2. We believe in Gods blessings and not luck or chance.we shall overcome .Go Zambia Go.

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