The Confederations of African Football (CAF), on 15th June announced that 19 out of 54 affiliated nations, engaged them to participate in the 2018 FIFA U-20 World Cup–billed to be played host by France.
In Cosafa, where the new leadership of Dr Philip Chiyangwa brought back women’s regional tournaments, only South Africa, Namibia and Botswana confirmed participation in the qualifiers of the global junior showpiece.
Young Shepolopolo are missing out and last week, Soka25east.com enquired from the Football Association of Zambia’s communication head of office, Mr Desmond Katongo who promised to respond later.
Henceforth, efforts to get any reaction as to why Zambia are missing out on the list have been unsuccessful.
Hopes of continuation from 2014 U-17 World Cup crushed
The Junior Shepolopolo beat South Africa to qualify to the 2014 U-17 World Cup for the first time ever in Costa Rica.
The Albert Kachinga coached side that had names like Irene Lungu and Grace Chanda were pooled in Group A alongside the hosts, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Italy.
In their opening game, Zambia lost 2-0 to Italy before being handed another 4-0 heavy defeat from Venezuela. However they were to record a consolation victory against the hosting nation in the last game to bow out of the tournament with some dignity and finish third in the group.
It’s was expected that now the class of 2014 U17s would be promoted to the U-20 level and continue the vision.
The Zambian Women’s league
The 2017 FAZ Women’s league which operates only in Copper-belt and Lusaka provinces is now in full swing since June 3rd.
This weekend, the league heads into week 4. In Copper-belt, Nchanga Queens and Indeni Roses face off, Luanshya Municipal Council locks horns with Evergreen, Nkana Queens host Moba Queens and Zesco Ndola Girls versus Miracle Rangers; Luanshya Rising stars play Kalulushi Blue Angels, Kitwe Girls Academy set to take on Mufulira Wanderers girls and Chambeshi Angels travels Konkola Blades Queens.
In Lusaka province, Green Buffaloes ladies visits Chibolya. Female members of parliament–National Assembly Girls welcomes Beuleni Sports Academy. Olympic Flying Queens will be a tussle with Zambia National service’s women team, Green Eagles ladies.
Other fixtures in Lusaka sees, Red Arrows Girls clashing with Chiparamba B Sports, Yasa versus Kafue Cranes and Sable Queens battling with Parlamat Girls.
