SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu has challenged the Under-20 boys national team to finish in the top four at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and qualify for the World Cup. Chisi Mbewe’s men left the country for West Africa yesterday where they are expected to play two international friendlies against Nigeria and Senegal before proceeding for the AFCON tournament in Egypt. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, Nkandu said the team should draw motivation from the Women’s national team that will be headed for the World Cup in July. “Our encouragement to the boys is that they maintain good discipline levels as it is very important if they are to go far in the competition and in life. So, let them...

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