President Edgar Lungu says he is extremely confident that Zambia is on course towards the formation of a solid senior football team.
The President says this is due to the decisive and steady progress the Junior Chipolopolo is making in the ongoing Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations – AFCON.
The Head of State says he is more than convinced that the country is on course to build a solid senior team that can bring greater glory to the nation not too long from now.
The President has expressed profound joy at the victory that the Junior Chipolopolo has posted after beating Egypt 3-1 at the match which was played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
The President has acknowledged that the beauty of football is inherent in its unifying character that it imposes on the nation saying the more the junior Chipolopolo record victory, the more the nation becomes united.
President Lungu has reassured the team and the Football Association of Zambia of his personal support and Government’s unwavering commitment in the country’s efforts aimed at raising the standard of football to greater heights.
This is according to a statement issued to ZNBC news by Special Assistant to the President for press and public relations Amos Chanda.