ZAMBIA’S hopes of qualifying for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed following a 4-2 semi-final defeat to South Africa at the ABB Stadium in Mozambique, with the defending champions ending the Junior Chipolopolo’s COSAFA campaign in controversial fashion. South Africa entered the match having not conceded a single goal in the tournament, but Zambia looked determined to break that record from the outset. The Junior Chipolopolo made a bright start, with Joseph Kalimina leading relentless waves of attack in the opening 10 minutes. Chinunda came close in the 13th minute with an attempt that narrowly cleared the crossbar. South Africa gradually settled into the game, stringing passes together in the opposition half, but Zambia remained resolute defensively. The...

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