THE Zambia Under-20 national team completed a perfect Group C campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Botswana at the ABB Stadium in Maputo, setting up a decisive semi-final clash against South Africa on Friday. A victory against South Africa will secure Zambia’s place at the 2027 U-20 AFCON. The Junior Chipolopolo opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Daniel Silubonde converted from the penalty spot after Bunonge Bunonge was fouled inside the box by Botswana goalkeeper Vincent Moeletsi. Zambia took their slender 1-0 advantage into the half-time break, having controlled proceedings for much of the opening period. Coach Perry Mutapa made a double substitution at the start of the second half, withdrawing Samson Ngoma and Joseph Shankandi for...

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