Winston Kalengo scored a vital away goal as Zambia went down 2 – 1 to Namibia in the first leg of the preliminary round of the qualifying match for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) played in Windhoek on Sunday.
The burly Zesco United striker opened the scoring in the 15th minute but his strike was not enough as it was cancelled ten minutes after the break by Willie Stafanus before Benjamin Nenkavu scored the winner for the hosts in the 64th minute.
Coach George Lwandamina will be encouraged by the away goal knowing that Zambia can progress with a 1-0 result in the second leg scheduled for July 4.
Lwandamina’s men should be extra motivated because, last month, Namibia eliminated Zambia from the Cosafa Cup 5 – 4 on post-match penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time at the quarter-finals stage.
The winner of this tie will face the winner of the tie between Mozambique and Seychelles in the first round.
The Great Kalu! No one can come after him! He is the best there is, the best there was, and the best the ever will be!
You are worshiping Kalusha sure! You donot know God almighty who only was, is and is to come to judge idlators like you . Repent now! nad trust Jesus the Savior!
It was good so that Kalusha and others who tho’t Janza was not good as Lwandamina can know who is the most qualified and understands his job practically. Zambia will go no where with Kalusha Bwalya at the top and the guess work of achieving good results. We need to plan and have a proper nasary if we are to have and maitain a good football team. GOOD COACH + GOOD PLAYERS = GOOD RESULTS.
I believe the bulk of the full national team is drawn from this team. If that is the case, I do not see the national team progressing to Afcon finals. However, at the back of my mind, I want these guys to prove me wrong.
How do you lose to a team without a coach? A team not even in Africa’s top 30.Zambian coaches are failures with no ambition at all
ALSO THOSE PLAYERS KNOWN TO BE USING CHARMS,SMOCKING CHAMBA,DRINKING(EVEN OFF FIELD) & WOMANIZING SHOULD BE BANISHED FROM PLAYING FOR ZAMBIA.
EVEN THE NAME “CHIPOLOPOLO” FOR OUR NATIONAL TEAM LET US DO AWAY WITH IT!!!LET FAZ DO A COMPETITION SO THAT FANS CAN SUGGEST A SUITABLE NAME FOR OUR NATIONAL TEAM REFLECTING THAT WE ARE A CHRISTIAN NATION.Pastor Peter Makembo(Zambia Sports Supporters Association) CAN YOU CHAMPION THIS ISSUE.
Our football has had a downward trend after the 2012 AFCON victory.I believe it is a spiritual issue in that fans believe it is the “spirits” of those who perished in Gabon that gave Zambia victory.
Isaiah 8:19 ►When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Leviticus 19:31 ►Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
There is need to REPENT as a Christian Nation.
Mwazaula! There were no spirits that muttered and whispered here.The boys were a compact team that had been together for a long time Add to that a coach who inspired them. Superstition can’t drive you to the top unless all your rivals are also superstitious
Imagine if it was Janza, even HH would have been brought into the loss.