Zambia have maintained their grip on top of group A as with a 3-1 crushing of egypt this evening at the heroes stadium in Lusaka.
Fashion Saka and a brace from Patson Daka were enough for the Young Chipolopolo to overcome a stbborn Egypt who had taken an early lead .
A counter attack orchestrated by Enock Mwepu lands on Patson Daka’s foot with the resultant shot going inches wide.
The host were at again in the 5th minute when Fashion Sakala’s long cross went begging with no one to tap home.
Sakala was a constant threat to the Egyptian goal giving the young pharaoh’s keeper Mostafa Mohammed a hard time .
For the Zambian keeper Mangani to make a meaningful save.
The crowd suddenly went into ubject silence after the goal with the Egyptians taking control of the match forcing coach Beston Chambeshi to withdraw Chrispine Sakulanda for Emmanuel Banda just before the breather
Zambia begun the second half a rejuvenated side with Patson Daka drawing level just a minute on resumption after cleverly breaking the offside trap.
The host continued to pile a lot of pressure from the Egyptians with Sakala and Daka looking dangerous at the goal area.
Zambia began dictating proceedings with Egypt forced to chase for the equalizer.
Both Edward Chilufya and Sakala were caught offside in two different occasions .
Egyptian captain Karim Hassan who turns out for Al Ahly was escorted put of the pitch after being injured as Egypt began settling in the match.
In the 27th minute Christian Sakulanda could have given the host an early lead but his shot was blocked by Egyptian keeper
The match was attended by CAF President Issa Hayatou and the Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu among many dignitaries
A long run in the 32nd minute by Edward Chilufya towards goal was sent off for a corner by Karim Hassan as Zambians continued to pile more pressure .
The real chance for Egypt came in the 33rd minute when Ahmed Ramadan ‘s shot was stopped by Mangani Banda in the Zambian goal after he had dodged himself past the Zambian defence.
Egypt finally scored the opener in the 36th minute when captain Karim Hassan shot towards the goal was out of reach
Fashion Sakala headed home from close range in the 71st minute to send the hosts ahead after a fine cross from Enock Mwepu
Zambia began dictating proceedings with Egypt forced to chase for the equalizer.
Egyptian coach Moatamed Gamal brought on Omar Marmoush for Mustafa Mohammed in the 80th minute
Zambia got a free kick in the 81st minute and Emmanuel Banda’s shot went wide
Patson Daka sealed the vivtory after a solo effort passing himself through egyptian defenders for a 3-1 scoreline
Zambia now tops the group ahead of Guinea who beat Mali 3-2 in Ndola
