Zambian captain also known as captain fantastic has hailed his charges for showing character despite losing the quarterfinals in the ultimate penalty shootouts.

The Green Buffaloes player who could have killed when he scored only to be ruled offside. Said they played to their heart but Congratulates Guinea for proceeding to the semi finals.

‘Congratulations to Guinea, they have qualified to the next round, no doubt about it and any team can win that level as there is no big or small team. IF guinea play well the way they have done today then they have a chance and even other teams have equal chances’

katongo was eyeing a second CAF accolade with the Chipolopolo having won a Nations Cup in the 2812 edition in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea