APRIL 28 is such a special day in Zambia. From the sporting side, this is the day when Zambia woke up to the horror of losing an entire national soccer team in a plane crash. It is 30 years today since the Gabon Air disaster but Zambians have not and may never recover from that pain. It brings sad memories and tears; tears which may only dry if and when our country succeeds to, at least, qualify for the World Cup or better still win it. Mourning our fallen soccer stars this year comes with a glimmer of hope for the continental showpiece qualification, having thrice failed in successive attempts. On the other side, it is a day that brings...

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