THE Zambia Netball National Team has been crowned Africa Cup of Nations champion after beating Namibia 57-55 in a nail-biting final played in Gaborone, Botswana last evening. The Lazarous Tembo-coached side defied the odds, rallying from behind twice to clinch its first-ever Africa Cup title since the inception of the championship. The two sides went toe-to-toe, displaying some scintillating netball with fans that thronged the arena giving the two sides a standing ovation at the sound of the final whistle. After the first quarter, Namibia led 13-11, before the Tembo-drilled side fought back to draw the second quarter 23-23. Zambia finished the third quarter with a 35-33 lead, with the final quarter seeing both teams settle for another 43-all draw...

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