Africa Zambia : Coronavirus Cut Short Their U15 International Tournament

Zambia early came out from the U15 international tournament in Croatia this weekend. They played two matches out of 3 planned and they won a Golden Boot award.

The Chipolopolo entered the tournament with a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Then followed a 1-2 defeat over Romania. For the third game, Chris Mbewe’s men had to face Qatar.

However, the Covid-19 tests revealed two players positive. Zambia was removed from the Vlatko Markovic tournament. Croatia hosting the competition won it after the 4-0 victory in the final ahead of Romania.

Thevertheless, the young striker Joseph ‘Sabobo’ Banda won the Golden Boot award as top scorer with 3 goals in 2 games.


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