We have reached the chequed flag. That’s what formular 1 (F1) pundits will be screaming. The race has been about preparing for the hosting of what might be biggest football showpiece ever. So now we are here.
At press briefing held at Radisson Blue, the head of Local Organising Committee indicated that they were scheduled to make four major inspections to be sure about the Zambias readiness. But the fourth inspection was cancelled having conclusively realised the preparation have been of CAF standard.
Having received the greenlight its no doubt this tournament will provide excellent football for the fans to enjoy as the nations participating look prepared for this tournament.
Cameroon made the entrance to the soils of Zambia at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in wee hours of this to give the anxious football faimily that there is no going back. CAF UNDER 20 FINALS ARE HERE AND WE THE PROUD HOSTS.
As an individual that writes about Zambian football I will be looking out for one angle of the game that is rarely talked about . This is the analysis and running commentary during games. That will be my interest and knowing what the participating teams have been doing and what they will be doing during the tournament will be key. As we compile all the statistics that these nations will be adding to this rich history of the Under 20 Afcon.
One such football commentator and analyst Zambians and the rest of Africa will be keen to get as much information from,especially about Zambian football is Matimba Nkonje who I would with honour describe as an encyclopedia of Zambian football.
The passion for Zambian football and the rich history he possesses, sets him apart as one fine commentator/analyst that has as much accurate information as one can get. He is a Guru.
I remember over 10 years ago listening to this man on radio about international football and if you follow his trend you would see one dedicated man in the trade and bringing that part of football that makes the game worthy following.
For the goals , past records, player information, National team performances coming to this tournament will surely be available were this team of the Zambian crew is involved !
The analytical part of the game is one that alights me to follow the game religiously. Its an intricate part of the game we easily ignore but it just makes the preparation of the game more calming or can be very tensing. And that’s what makes it to borrow the words of legendary Brazilian football genius Pele the beautiful game.
We await for the first whistle on Sunday 26th February.
