Government has congratulated the Zambia Under-20 National Soccer team for its splendid performance at the on-going FIFA Under 20 World Cup tournament in Canada.
Secretary to the Cabinet, Joshua Kanganja said in a statement issued to ZANIS today
that the Cabinet chaired by President Mwanawasa unanimously adopted a
congratulatory message to the national team.
“Zambia is proud of the spendid performance by the team because this has brough a
lot of pride and honour to the nation,” Dr. Kanganja said quoting the message
adopted by the cabinet meeting this morning.
He said cabinet recognised that the competition was tough but the Under 20
Chipolopolo boys were putting in their best to ensure that the team remains in the
race at the ongoing tournament, and in the continent and the world at large.
“Their performance demonstrates that Zambia is slowly but surely regaining its lost
glory in football,” he added.
Yesterday, the Zambia Under 20, national soccer team beat Uruguay 2-0 in the Group
B match played at the Royal Ahletics Park in Vancouver, Canada, thereby qualifying
to the last 16 teams at the touirnament.
Zambia is now scheduled to play Nigeria on Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Ottawa in the
knock-out stage of the FIFA Under 20 world Cup.
It’s very encouraging. You have the duty to encourage the young boys (chipolopolo). Let’s win Nigeria
These boys need incentives like cash and increased allowances not just words.Though a big up for Govt for paying the whole budget for these boys.
Give them money dont just say words. Your words should be accompanied by money as this will carry a lot of weight and will encourage the boys.
If Zambia beat Nigeria I will eat my own PENIS
I hope the government will pay the under 20 their dues before the Thursday game so that they go out like wounded buffalo charging at the Nigerians. I wish you all the best guys beat the Nigerians.
If you go to Fifa.com, there is a question,”Who’s been the best player at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 so far?” Lets go and vote for Clifford Mulenga. He is the only Zambian on the list.
Has the Zambia vs Nigeria match started?
Our boys have gone down 2-1. But still played a wonderful game. Better luck next time but they’ve made us proud.