HR set to axe Hichipuka from Taifa Stars clash?

Saturday, February 28, 2009, 14:50
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Zambia 1-1 Tanzania,

Tanzania was awarded a bogus penalty in the 85th minute and they coveted it. Against all odds Dennis Banda voleyed in the ball past the helpless Tanzanian goalkeeper.

Senegal have also qualified to the last four.

Check the live text below.

Chipolopolo Boys trainer Heve Renard is set to ommit stand in captain Kebby Hachipuka from tonight’s mouth-watering clasg against group B dark-horses and fast improving Tanzania at the ongoing CHAN 2009 tourney.

Hachipuka who has captained the Chipolopolo Boys in their first two games has been below and looks set to pave way for Francis ‘Mr Reliable’ Kasonde in the engine room.

According to a Zambianfootball.net correspondent in Bouke, Ivory Coast Maggie Mumba, the Frenchman is believed to also hand overlapping teenage full-back Jimmy Chisenga and Dennis Banda in place of Perry Mubanga and George Chilufya res[ecively.

Dennis Banda will partner Elijah ‘Dada’ Tana at the heart of the defence.

And the 40 year old former Black Stars physical trainer has maintained faith in the exciting quintuple of William Njobvu, Henry ‘HB7′ Banda, Jonas Sakuwaha, Ignitius Lwipa and hatrick hero Given ‘Freedom’ Singuluma.

In tonight’s game Zambia need atleast a point while Tanzania coached by Brazilian -born Maximo need to win to advance to semi-finals.

The match kick-off at 18:00 ZMT.

—————————-kaumbwa——————-

Chisenga———Tana———-Dennis B.————Nyambe

Sakuwaha—–Njobvu———Kasonde————HB7

————-Lwipa—————Singuluma——

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347 Comments on “HR set to axe Hichipuka from Taifa Stars clash?”

Smm-soJ wrote on 28 February, 2009, 15:40
i bless my team Zm as it pounces on Tz with great football …. shalom on all of us …. God bless our land with peace and joy regardless of the match outcome coz such should not determine our inner joy and peace. go Zambia teach our nice neighbours the zambian style in full swing like you did to south africa, ivory coast, italy, bukina faso and mali. go boys/men and make new records for Chipolopolo …. all things are possible … go boys/men …. go Zambia and conquer clearly ….
Aisha wrote on 28 February, 2009, 15:42
Its Hachipuka was very slow against senegal. Otherwise it will be a tough encounter. Let us wait and see.
Step Aside wrote on 28 February, 2009, 15:46
Well well well… I think the defense is ok. We should make sure we do not allow a goal tonight. I would also have liked to see Mudenda in the starting line up. Anyways, I have faith in HR and I am sure he has some tactic to the changes.

Zamfoot/Bloggers, please give us a live text once the game is on.
rays wrote on 28 February, 2009, 15:51
HR has made the right decision in resting hachy for kasonde. infact he should have replaced him with d. banda in the senegal game so they could trade places with kasonde. cant i make a good coach?
Mphatso wrote on 28 February, 2009, 15:55
All the best chipolopolo!
bigpungu wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:12
To Whisper……is it free on the site you provided?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:19
Yes, it’s free until tomorrow or Monday. You need to register to get a password, but they don’t ask for bank details or anything.
bigpungu wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:26
ah thankx man i have registered and now waiting for the game.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:40
Good to hear. Have you got your password? They had some problems the other day and passwords were not being received by people who had registered. Make sure you have yours because there is nothing more frustrating!
bigpungu wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:45
i know man, but fortunetly i have one and its working perfectly..But when the game is being shown, does it give any problems and all?, like stoping stoping vija so?
Dinamo wrote on 28 February, 2009, 16:57
I like Kasonde’s calmness in the holding role & I hope he plays his game today.D.Banda is one of the best defenders in the ZPL & to me this is a well deserved chance for him to prove his worth.Jimmy Chisenga is also one good talent we have to look at.Mudenda,’Animal’ & Simon Bwalya are the other players I would like to see coming in the game if we manage to secure an early lead.Otherwise this looks like another crack team.Anyone with the charity shield semis results?.
james wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:03
to whisper can this game be watched live? i watched the previous games (not live) just hope i can watch the tz zambia game live on myafricanootball.com……..good luck guys, tz might win this game (i hope so lol)
Step Aside wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:15
Today I have no chance to watch the first half of the game. I’m working up to 18:30 (Zambian Time). My office internet is blocking me from checking myafricanfootball so I will depend on your updates guys until I get home to watch the second half. I guess by then it will be already 2 – 0 to Zambia.

Ha Ha Ha… TZ alala… alalaaa!!!
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:16
Hi, I think you can watch live. I haven’t personally watched a live game yet. The quality also looks fine, the picture can be a bit jumpy but it isn’t bad. A mere 45 mind to go!! Chipolopolo iyeee!!!
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:19
Step aside, I will try to provide a comprehensive commentary on here.
Helper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:29
Haya haya Chipolopolo! That day is here! Get ready to be smashed! Taifa stars 3 Chipolopolo 1.
bigpungu wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:30
thats whisper for Zedians……..go ahead man, today i asked for a day off work jus to watch this game and i do not want spoilers, nili zee sipping on budweiser…..30mins to go guys….game on!!!
Luapula Fish wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:30
I have recieved a password but I cant watch anything
bigpungu wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:33
Luapula fish.well the game has not yet started luapula fish, equally even us we are no watch, not of yet, but soon after the whistle its when we can start questions our friends who kno the sites
Step Aside wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:38
Whisper :
Step aside, I will try to provide a comprehensive commentary on here.

Thanks a lot Whisper. You will do me a very BIG favour.
Billy wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:40
I think the boys are improving. I just watched the game btn Zambia and Senegal (chan game). SABC 1 just televised the match at 15:00. I must say that the performance by Zambia was not as bad as most bloggers put it earlier. Maybe because they compared it to the Zambia Cote D’Voire game. This was a much better performance that the Zambia vs SA friendly where Zambia lost 1 nil last month. It was good to hear the SABC commentator praising Zambia especially that he named the entire Zambia national team which perished off the coast of Gabon in 1993. This South African commentator really impressed me as he really knows and appreciates Zambian football.
On the Zambia TZ match, I see Tanzania going down this evening. I dont think TZ can cause Zambia an upset. Good luck to our COPPER BULLETS. I am now tending to believe that there is a possibility Zambia can take this cup.
desire wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:43
AT Easy people the game hasnt started. It’s a reliable web.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:44
yes the game has not started yet but if u want u can watch other games…
Step Aside wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:45
Billy :
I am now tending to believe that there is a possibility Zambia can take this cup.

Zambia is headed for silver ware this time around. Watch this space…
Luapula Fish wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:46
Bigpungu
Thank so much hopefully will be able to watch this encounter.You remind me of my UNZA friend (bigpungu)
Step Aside wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:58
I guess by now the line up must be shown. How is it like bloggers?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:59
Teams lined up for National Anthems, Zambia first. Looking every smart in white, although I would prefer a copper strip instead of this one. Hachipuka is out Kasonde in mid. Chisenga in at right back. D Banda in for Chilifya.
NY Giant wrote on 28 February, 2009, 17:59
Where can we watch the Zambia TZ game guyz? myafricafootball.com is showing Senegal game. Pliz help
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:01
The game shud be starting by now…
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:03
Anyone have the video link to open through Windows Media Player. Someone posted it for the Senegal game and it worked perfectly. It’s good because people don’t have to register for the site.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:03
Zambia had a long huddle and seemed to be praying. Zambia kick off left to right. Bright start. TZ get a soft freekick which leads to corner
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:03
Whisper :
Teams lined up for National Anthems, Zambia first. Looking every smart in white, although I would prefer a copper strip instead of this one. Hachipuka is out Kasonde in mid. Chisenga in at right back. D Banda in for Chilifya.

Where are u watching from? on myafricanfootball.com it has not started yet.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:05
The game has started…3am here in Sydney. Tanzania look confident. Guys, I am watching it live on myafricanfootball.com Just click the match link under CHAN videos LIVE
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:06
Corner comes to nothing as TZ player commits a foul. Zambia playing on the ground and playing TZ half.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:07
Corner comes to nothing as TZ player commits a foul. Zambia playing on the ground and playing TZ half.

Tz has first chance though following a missed header in defence. TZ player shoots high and wide
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:09
okay can watch now
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:11
let’s hope we shall carry the day
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:11
Apart from the shot, we are controlling. A good freekick from Willie was cleared. Very good so far. We are moving the ball and keeping it on the ground
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:13
tanzania wasabout to score but it is a corner
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:13
Tana does a wonderful tackle….he is the captain of the side.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:14
Tanzania almost scores from a corner
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:14
TZ with a shot on target, saved by Davy. Near post header misses the far post by a metre. TZ are relying on counters while we keep control. They do look dangerous on the break though. A good game so far
desire wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:16
@Qualifires2001
I’m also in Belgium i cant watch. The only game showing is the Senegal vs the Host Country! this is so annoying
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:16
Tanzania look dangerous in the final 3rd. Kaumbwa looks confident in goal though.
desire wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:17
Where are you watching from people?
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:17
Activate the following link from Word, E-mail, etc:

mms://a351.l5090010584.c50900.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/351/50900/v0001/reflector:10584?auth=daEdjdtcSd1dtdYaKaGaDd0drcvbGb0bwdP-bjQwhg-iYG-KBGCGruHw&aifp=LIVE

You can then watch the game.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:18
Singuluma shot. Way off target.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:19
Almost a shot inside the box but Singuluma loses his footing.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:20
We are attacking, but TZ are making chances.

Given has a shot with his left, but it goes high and wide. A freekick from Willie a couple of minutes later falls to Given but he loses his footing
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:27
yes the game is interesting nw
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:29
zambia will carry the day today
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:30
I’m watching on myafricanfootball.com
not sure why you guys can’t view the match. They’re streaming both simultaneiously.

Given had a chance, but couldn’t connect!
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:31
Just open the following hyperlink from Word, e-mail, etc:

mms://a351.l5090010584.c50900.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/351/50900/v0001/reflector:10584?auth=daEdjdtcSd1dtdYaKaGaDd0drcvbGb0bwdP-bjQwhg-iYG-KBGCGruHw&aifp=LIVE

You should be able to watch from your media player.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:31
30 mins still 0-0
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:31
0-0 (30th minute)
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:33
zambia is serious nw,am impressed by the guys nw
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:33
TZ keeper makes a stupid challenge and hurts himself. He should have been carded in my opinion.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:33
Kasonde was taken down in the penalty area by the goalie. No penalty.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:33
We should have had a penalty after their goalkeeper brings down Kasonde. We are playing really well guys.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:33
The Tanzania goalkeeper being attended to after a collision with Kasonde
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:34
Zambia will score in this game. Just a matter of time. We look settled!
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:35
Free kick just outside the box for Zambia.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:35
Freekick to Zambia near the penalty box
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:35
William shud have done a better job with the freekick
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:37
Mulenga is pushing up. Zambia are looking for the first goal.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:37
You have to sign up, but its free at the moment. You don’t need to give any card details.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:37
Nyambe has been amazing so far….just did a wonder cross but founf nobody in the box. Its all Zambia now
atlanta ga wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:38
i cant connect to the zambian game so choose to watch senegal/ivc game,zambian fan in atl ,where u at bro ,do mind if i came to watch the game wit u bro , ilive in norcross.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:39
Njobvu corner too long.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:39
coner to zambia…william delivers but a bet too strong
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:41
atlanta ga :
i cant connect to the zambian game so choose to watch senegal/ivc game,zambian fan in atl ,where u at bro ,do mind if i came to watch the game wit u bro , ilive in norcross.

click on the bar to go on to the home page and then go to the left side of the page and click on zambia vs Tanzania
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:42
42 mins still 0-0
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:43
Nyambe commits a foul
emmanuel(italia) wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:43
go guys let us show those fellows that we are strong
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:46
almost halftime
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:47
halftime now and still 0-0
Romantic Monk wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:48
is ZNBC showing the game??
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:49
Things got stale right before the half. Zambia should have had a penalty in the first half. They look to be the better team overall.
McBush-USA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:51
sign up with myafricanfootball.com and watch every step of the game
Billy wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:51
Keep updating guys.
nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:51
I still cant see the match whats going on with the my african website
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:51
Those of you who can’t watch the match, try a different browser like Firefox. I had problems with Explorer, just getting the audio. When I switched to Firefox, I was able to get the video as well.
McBush-USA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:52
The other game is till 0-0 between Senegal and IC
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:54
Half time 0-0 scoreline. We have dominated, but haven’t had as many chances as our dominance would suggest. Nyambe is doing very well as is his counterpart on the other flank Chisenga (although he has Chilufya on his back), Francis is also having a great match in the middle. He is distributing, tackling and setting the tempo of the match. Jonas has been terrorising the righ full back. The only problem is that he his not comfortable crossing with his left.

Willie is quiet by his standards, and both Ignatius and Given are doing their best work outside the 18. Lwipa needs to make sure that his first touch is sure as there have been a couple of occasions when he has lost the ball. Henry has tried, but again, he isn’t running at the defence and is passing more across and backwards.

Overall I am pleased because we are showing that we can play good football and the TZ are resorting to pumping up long balls. Our grip on the midfield has made them try to miss it out.

Keep it up boys
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:54
For the guys still having trouble watching the game click on videos , should be able to see what games are live.
nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:55
i dont know if its the web browser becuase i can see the old games clearly but i cant see the live matches and there massage from the saying the video is not yet available please advise guys its becoming frustrating
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:57
I’m also using Firefox. Copy the link below to Word, E-mail program, etc. It will become an active hyperlink. Once you click on it the live video feed will open in Window’s Media Player or whatever your default media player is.

mms://a351.l5090010584.c50900.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/351/50900/v0001/reflector:10584?auth=daEdjdtcSd1dtdYaKaGaDd0drcvbGb0bwdP-bjQwhg-iYG-KBGCGruHw&aifp=LIVE
desire wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:57
qualifire have you registered?
Liverpool down 2-0 and out of the race as Chelsea are held by wigan 1-1 as it stands. Already 90 minutes gone. Before i even finish typing Chelsea have scored to make it 2.
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:57
Let’s go guys! come on!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 18:58
Matafwali :
Those of you who can’t watch the match, try a different browser like Firefox. I had problems with Explorer, just getting the audio. When I switched to Firefox, I was able to get the video as well.

Yes i totally agree i think they shud try firefox
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:01
they are coming from the change rooms
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:02
Tanzania to kickoff 2nd the half
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:03
Teams coming out for the second half. TZ have made a change. Zed no change. Zed start off with a freekick after Chisenga fouled
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:04
Go zambia!!!
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:04
Free kick harmlessly cleared.

TZ seem to want to press the ball in the second half
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:06
Kansode has been pushed to the ground in the Zambia box
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:08
Almost a goal by Singuluma
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:08
WHO LOOKS STRONGER OUT OF THE 2 SIDES?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:08
Francis is down in our penalty area having been pushed (very lightly). It was a bad dive.

Almost a goal. Ignatius to Given, header saved by keeper. Very good effort.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:08
Singulume hit the cross-bar
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:09
Zambia stronger, but TZ have come out with improved performance
Luapula Fish wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:09
our country sucks man
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:10
Guys, Kasonde got checked with a shoulder bump and he went down nge saka lyamalasha!

Singuluma really has a nose for goal. He just missed with a great header from a Lwipa cross.
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:10
Looks like zambia
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:11
Nyambe commits a foul . A Weak shot on goal by Tanzania
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:12
Good move down right leads to corner
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:12
corner to zambia
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:12
Dennis Banda has a free shot from resulting corner. Shot lacked conviction and went out for freekick
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:13
56 minutes gone
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:14
More energy from TZ this half.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:15
Everything is coming from our right flank, the boys on that side are doing very well. Henry needs to improve
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:15
its all Zambia now..Tanzania forced to defend
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:16
A Zed break leads to Given having a blocked shot. Ignatius fed Given.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:16
Singuluma shot blocked in the box. Zambia dangerous on the break
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:16
almost a goal by singulume nice move corner to zed
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:17
couter attack by Tanzania
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:17
TZ counter after Zambia corner but waste the chance. Zambia got back and defended well.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:17
Break by TZ from Zed corner had us sprinting back. Thankfully it came to nothing. TZ are trying to press us and it is working. We are still ontop but it is a more even afair.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:20
Lwipa out S.Banda in
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:20
Stanley Banda for Lwipa now.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:21
We are making a sub. S. Banda for Lwipa?! I can’t understand it. Why not Henry? Anyway, i wonder if this means 1 up front?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:22
Jonas upfront with Given now
Anonymous wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:22
Zambia to semis!!!!!!!11
desire wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:23
heading for a draw i gues
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:23
We have got control of the match now.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:23
@josef,RSA
65 minutes gone still 0-0
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:23
65th min
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:24
Still 0-0 in the other game as well.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:25
Renard has been sent off!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:25
Freekick to Tz near the box nyambe made the tackle
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:26
W
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:26
Renard just sent to the stands.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:26
Ah ah? Patrice has gone instead. TZ make another change
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:27
The refereeing in this match is terrible.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:27
Dangerous TZ free kick but our keeper holds it.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:27
What a setback…Renard sent out. Tanzania takes the freekick …goes straight to Davy
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:28
TZ are committing more players forward.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:30
Chilufya stetched out…Solly Pando asking a player to warm up
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:30
TZ bring on another striker. They need a goal badly.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:32
Chlufya nutmegs a defender and send it a dangerous cross. There was a penalty appeal as well. Corner to Zambia.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:32
The game is a bit disjointed at the moment. Neither team are making many chances. Chisenga has a fantastic run down the right and crosses, but it was cut out.

Given going off for Hachipuka.
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:32
What kind of strategy is this? How could you take off both strikers?
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:33
Confusion on the pitch. this ref is terrible.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:33
There is confusion about the substitution. It didn’t happen in the end
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:33
Now Singuluma has a yellow. For what reason?
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:34
0-0 (75th min.)
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:34
corner to Zambia. Singulume GOING out 4 Hachipuka. wait a minute yellow card to Singulume. Hachipuka told to sit down by the linesman
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:34
Well, it looks like Singuluma hasn’t gone off. That is more sensible.
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:34
how many minutes left? guys
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:34
Free kick to Zambia now. Just outside the box.
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:35
Now Chilufya off for Hachi
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:35
Hachipuka for Chisenga is the sub. 8/10 for Chisenga maybe even 9!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:35
ITS CHILUFYA WHO GOES OUT 4 HACHI…SOME DRAMA
Romantic Monk wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:35
what is the status gentlemen
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:36
So much confusion now. Free kick will be taken again by Zambia
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:37
Terrific shot on goal by Tana. Good save by the keeper.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:37
Tana almost scores from a freekick. But before that one of the TZ players was almost killed by a Melu style freekick!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:38
0-0 Tana’s freekick puched-out 4 a corner
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:38
TZ look disheartend and look resigned to going out
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:38
@Whisper
lol…i saw that
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:39
Ivory coast ? – ? Senegal???
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:39
what is the status IV vs senegal?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:41
Good move results in Henry’s cross going for corner. Resultant corner goes over everyones heads. Zed controlling things. Everything still coming down Zed right hand side.
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:41
be careful with this ref, Beaumule sent off… stamping his authority…

we need to be more urgent.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:42
Given off for Perry Mubanga.
Mwansa wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:43
hi
good gae loks like
what are the scores ow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:43
Given goes out 4 Mubanga…it seems we might just settle a draw. 85 MINS GONE
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:44
PENALTY TO tz
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:44
Sakuwaha playing upfront by himself and getting caught offside all the time.

Penalty against ZED!!!!!
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:44
Oh know. A penalty against Zambia for handball.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:44
penalty to TZ. This referee is bought!
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:44
We have 6 defenders on the pitch
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:45
yellow card to Kasonde..ther was no contact
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:46
1-0 TZ penalty
Mwansa wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:46
shani bane mwebaletamba are we safe?
any scores?
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:47
yellow card to Kasonde..ther was no contact they score
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:47
5 min left for Zambia to level things
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:47
This is a joke!!! CAF protest FAZ
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:47
YaaaaaBa! Anyway…
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:48
how many min left?
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:48
Now the TZ keeper is down feigning injury. 5 mins injury
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:48
O no….lets try and earn a draw
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:49
I am livid. There was no foul, infact the TZ player handled the ball not Tana
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:49
5 min extra time, now or never!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:50
ivory coast vs senegal still 0-0.RENARD BACK AFTER BEING SET OFF
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:51
dont say we did not warn u my zambian bros
Mwansa wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:51
can we get a goal
back, Tanzania cannt win this game or it has to be cancelled because of poor refering.
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:51
Did anyone here HR telling the fourth official to stop the gave since they had given TZ a free gift and they’d qualified.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:52
ivory coast vs senegal still 0-0.RENARD BACK AFTER BEING SET OFF GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:52
Weleeeeeee!!!!! Dennis Banda!!!!
isoka wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:52
goallllllllllllllllllll
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:52
Banda equalizes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:52
It’s a goooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:53
What a goal!!! Right foot volley from a corner”
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:53
Thank you Dennis!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:53
D.Banda from a cornetr 95mins
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:53
95th min.
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:53
r! JeeeesuSSSS!!!!!!

1-1
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:54
HR agueing with liesman……….we are throuh
Zambia Fan in Atlanta wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:54
Renard screaming at the ref. Full time. Zambia 1 – TZ 1.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:54
That’s Justice!! Thank God…what a goal!!
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:55
Senegal qualify too
nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:55
its there the zambians have scored what a beauty
Mwansa wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:56
very good
interesting
we are no out still in
this is our game
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:57
TANA READING THE CELEBRATION …Lwandamina hugging the boys. What a turn of events
Zanaye, London wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:58
Yessss…………I/coast and senegal????
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 19:58
Dennis “Sauveur” Banda!!!!

In french guys!
Mwansa wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:01
shame to the refere his very bad cannt even manage small games he has to leave his it qualified.muwelewele
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:04
I am speechless. I don’t understand that kind of decision making by the referee! On the other hand, our players have to put their emotions in check, because their actions could have cost us that game. I don’t know how they got away with heckling the ref like that! But thank God we are through. Out tactics still leave quite much to be desired.
KK11 wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:05
GOD IS ZAMBIAN
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:05
thanks for this nice blog, you sent us out today but that is soccer our friendship is still strong, goodluck zambia
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:06
Sorry last statement was “Our tactics still leave quite much to be desired”.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:06
Zambia should have had a penalty in the 1st half…My heart sank when he awarded a bogus penalty to Tanzania. Justice was served by Dennis Banda.
NY Giant wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:07
TZ almost beat Zambia. What a shame
Nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:07
ba shwahili back to kalya ko
Billy wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:08
Congratulations COPPER BULLETS
Topstriker-Tz wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:08
You deserved. All the best for next round.
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:12
Dont insult us this is just a game, u went throu wahts a problem bro? congrats again and best of luck in the next round
Matafwali wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:13
Whisper, Group B is quite interesting. In that group, each team has their destiny in their own hands. So, they all know a win sees them through, so it will be interesting to watch tomorrow. I really do not have a preference for any team in Group B. I would probably want to avoid Zimbabwe. They know our game and they always play us close. It could be similar to today’s game where one goal decides the game. I think every other team including Ghana will let us play our game which to me gives us a better chance of qualification.

In the more likely event that we meet Senegal in the final, I would like to see us employing better tactics.
Mario wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:13
How many times does Zambia get ripped off, especially when travelling to West Africa. But the key is to hold destiny in your own hands. They boys should played to win from the start. I am happy with the defence as they were solid and very calm.
Anonymous wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:13
Nyerere nicely said i commend your honesty, Never give up my brother!!
Luapula Fish wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:16
NY Giant
TZ is argubly the strongest team at Chan coz they assembled a squad that had participated in major qualifiers .Roughly,this is Zambia C or B.
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:18
What a game!! Tanzania was hard to crack. But Dennis Banda stole the show after a william corner kick. All the best for the rest of the tournameent
monk police wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:19
What a game!! Tanzania was hard to crack. But Dennis Banda stole the show after a william corner kick. All the best for the rest of the tournament
McBush-USA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:20
TZ played a good game and Zambia also would have won earier we had some clear chances. The poor referee destroyed alot the entire match. The Penalty given to TZ was fake. In a Nut shell prepare more either to face DRC or Ghana unless Libya and Zimbabwe produces a huge puset in group B.

Best Performers for Zambia: Jim Chisenga, Mulenga, Sakuwaha, Tana, S and H Banda, Singuluma had fair game but was over marked. Lwipa did fair good as well.Dennis Band’s strike best gaol of the Tournament and Man of the Match award for Dennis or Jim Chisenga. We still need to sharpen the strike froce and patch up the loops in Defence. All in all I can smell a good silverware for Zambia.
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:21
They are good in Group B, Zim DRC, Ghana. I don’t mind any of them.
Nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:22
nyerere it was not an insult my friend i just said that its time for you guys to pack your bags and go to kariya ko those small eating places you have in dar am sorry if you took it the wrong my friend am just releived that we got the equaliser am sure you understand
Ny wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:24
Imweeee does this mean we qualify? If so iyeee chipolopolo
Ny wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:24
Imweeee does this mean we qualify? If so iyeee chipolopolo….
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:27
HR went ballistic on sideline with 4th ref after the goal, telling them ” you gave them a present, a big present, now it’s over, just relax (refs) it’s over”…

Good going HR, I did watch this ref, he’s crazy…
Nsomba wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:28
Ny we have qualfied as group leaders

Rank Matches Goals Points Last Matches
Results
Played Win Draw Loss Remaining F A Diff.
1 National Team Zambia 3 1 2 0 0 4 1 3 5
2 National Team Senegal 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 5
3 National Team Tanzania 3 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 4
4 National Team Ivory Coast 3 0 1 2 0 0 4 -4 1
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:30
I’m mean’t to say. I did say watch out with this ref…

CHipoloPolo Iyeeeeee indeed Ny. Top of the group.
nyerere wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:33
Nsomba
it seems like you dont have sportsmanship in your mind, the above comment is still an insult, i understand that u a overwhelming by joy after u went through just like i would have been if TZ went through,but i wouldn`t have to spit some insults to you, is just GAME nsomba dont overtaken by it. i still like zambia we are bonded by decades of history, and long live chipolopolo.
McBush-USA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:34
Group A Standings

Zambia 5pts
Senegal 5pts
Tanzania 4pts
Ivory Coast 1pt

Zambia wins the group on a goal aggregate by Scoring 4 goals and Conceding 1( Bogus penaulty)
Senegal have only scored 1 goal.

Zambia will face runuers up in Group B. While Sengal will play winners of group B.
Anonymous wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:39
Well done to the boys. Its not over until its over. What’s the story with the ref how bad was he? Did watch the game.
Seen from afar wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:48
Well done Tanzanian guys, i hope we don’t get drawn against you guys any time too soon.
Sibs wrote on 28 February, 2009, 20:52
Sorry guys for my asking about the ref did not watch the game.
Whisper wrote on 28 February, 2009, 21:13
Sibs, the ref made a huge error with the TZ penalty. He awarded it for handball. Firstly, it never touched Tana’s arm/hand. Secondly, even if it did, Tana was sitting on the ground outside the pitch!!

Now, there was also question mark over the corner that led to Zambia’s goal. It could have come off a Zedian (I haven’t seen a reply) and therefore should have been a goal kick.

Apart from those two things the game more-or-less refereed itself. There wasn’t a malicious tackle the whole game and every other decision was pretty clear cut.

Having said that I think their keeper fouled Francis Kasonde in the first half and we should have had a penalty, but no one really made too much of it.

To our TZ brothers. Guys, hold your heads high. You did well and from the looks of things your Football Association is more serious than ours, therefore there is every possibility that you guys will become a consistent force on the continent. Well done!!!

Finally, talking about our FAZ. Why the hell did Chisenga have Chilufya on his shirt and why was Nyambe’s #3 the wrong way round?! These are small details but they make a huge difference. What if (and I’m certain there were) scouts in the stands who wanted to recommend Chisenga, but instead of putting his name down they put Chilufya. It could mean George Chilufya being invited for a trial instead of Jimmy Chisenga. The other thing is that TZ could lodge a protest that there were inconsistencies in the players name. It could lead to sanction because they could argue that Chisenga wasn’t registered as part of the squad. It is ridiculous that things like this happen.

What do you guys think?
Bonaventure wrote on 28 February, 2009, 21:14
Well done boys. May all the doubting Thomases feast on the humble pies baked by the in-house Chef Renard Herve.
isoka wrote on 28 February, 2009, 21:16
It’s about time CAF, starts suspending (Refs), like the premiership does to poor decision making, lack of communication with his lines men, all even just Ref having a 3second confirmation with his line men coz he wasn’t that far from the action too give such an shambolic cheap decision , such crap won’t improve African football believe me.
Bigg up to TZ for holding your own( Good Play),Chipolopolo lets take it to another level we R almost therr.
FIFA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 21:41
Lets forget about the error.Errors are part of the game .Lets concentrate on analysing the performance of our team and not the performance of the Refs.We all understand the politics at CAF.Zambia should try to improve her soccer structures and stadiums.People will always sympathize with Tanzania because of the investment they are putting and commitment in soccer.Just look at their new stadium
Sibs wrote on 28 February, 2009, 22:12
Thanks Whisper for the feedback.
Justice Kafusha wrote on 28 February, 2009, 22:46
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says that the number of teams taking part in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be increased from eight to sixteen from the next edition.

The maiden edition of the competition – meant only for home-based players – is currently being held in the Ivory Coast, with the 2011 tournament slated for Sudan.

“Caf has agreed to increase the number of the teams in the CHAN to 16 from the next edition in Sudan,” Caf director of communications Suleiman Habuba told BBC Sport.

“A lot of federations were hesitant when the tournament was launched (in 2007) but they have changed their minds and now want to play in it.”

Habuba said the decision would help raise the quality of the local leagues in countries and make games in the tournament more meaningful.

“The standard of play since this edition started last week has positively surprised many people about the standard of the leagues in Africa,” Habuba said.

“So we think it is the right time and opportunity to cater for more teams and help the league to grow further.

“The expansion will add excitement and relevance to more group matches at each tournament from the next edition,” he added.

The CHAN is played between national teams, but only players who are based in their home country’s domestic league are be eligible.

Stars playing in Europe and even those who have moved to other African leagues are not be allowed to take part.

The tournament is being held every two years.
FIFA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 22:52
Justice Kafusha which countries were hesitant?most countries took part but could not merely qualify.The current structure is cool.The knock out system of qualificatiion is cool.we need adrenalin
FIFA wrote on 28 February, 2009, 23:01
Justice Kafusha The tournament is not even over and they are already concluding.The politics at caf is serious lets ,lets just say from group b their preffered countries were Ivory coast and senegal.For Zambia to even top the group is no good for them.Lets work hard and develop our sporting faciliites in ZED.As a COUNTRY and Zambia being a badly mismanaged country,a country run by cadres , despite it being rich,very few foreigners would want to associate themselves with it.Fair play does not mean ideal blowing
Baba wrote on 1 March, 2009, 0:41
Excellent observation Mr FIFA, you picked an excellent name if it is to speak for your way of thinking as evidenced in the two contributions above: FIFA-the father of football. Especially if you cant show support for your own people who want to get there, impossible to get any love.

I agree with you FIFA and you speak as a futurist, we have to catch up with the rest of the world in development of infrastructure for our sports men and women at that very cost it comes with. In fact I absolutely don’t understand why the government has taken so long with the independence stadium. Mulongoti was talking of asking the Chinese in Ndola to indepence stadium; thats one story that tells you that independence might be very far away.

And then since there is the senior Africa Cup which takes in all those 16 teams, this tournament will better remain with eight teams. Well, the facts might be different, as Justice suggests-then members of CAF will do well to lobby to maintain an eight team tournament. Yes the tournament is very exciting especially that Zambia will play the semi finals, but nice, soon it will come to an end.
An Eight team local leagues tournament is an incentive for the best competition among the local leagues.
Billy wrote on 1 March, 2009, 1:12
The issue of a stadiun in Zambia makes my blood boil. I agree with FIFA and Baba, maybe thats why CAF does not even respect us because leaders in Zambia have no respect for its own people. I was amazed to see Rwanda (formerly war-torn country with no speakable natural resources compared to Zambia) host the CAF U-20 tournament. Rwanda even has stadia and Zambia nothing. For sure this country has been mismanaged and thats why foreigners do not respect Zambia because its own leaders have no respect for its people. If the govt had respect for its people, a lot of infrustructure including stadia would have been put in place. HIV infected politicians are flown abroad for medication at the expense of national development, and while its own people die in poor hospitals. Anyway I end here.
Matafwali wrote on 1 March, 2009, 3:39
I liked Renard’s passion. He really was screaming at the referee and barking instructions to the players. However, he just can’t seem to get the midfield to tick. His gamble of taking off both strikers almost cost us the game. Granted the ref had a hand in that possibility, but it was a gamble none the less. Henry Banda and Sakuwaha were continually changing sides, but they rarely ran at the defenders if at all. They were more pedestrian. They operated like they were central midfielders as opposed to wingers, holding on to the ball too long. The other thing I observed was that our players tend to concentrate play on one side, overloading the side where the ball is. At one point they were trying to run the ball through a whole host of Tanzanian players who were packed on the right side of the field and no one thought of changing the point of attack to the other side. The few times the ball was passed across the field, it was over or under hit. Lwipa, I thought did very well when he had the ball, unfortunately he had to go deep to collect the ball or end up on the wing, leaving Singuluma with no support. Singuluma showed that he clearly has a knack for goals, but he needs good service. The young right-back, I believe Chisenga is his name was a revelation.

Overall, this was a better performance compared to the Senegal game. But we have to start scoring again.
Justice Kaf wrote on 1 March, 2009, 11:16
Helper :Haya haya Chipolopolo! That day is here! Get ready to be smashed! Taifa stars 3 Chipolopolo 1.

Shani mune
Justice Kaf wrote on 1 March, 2009, 11:18
FIFA :Justice Kafusha which countries were hesitant?most countries took part but could not merely qualify.The current structure is cool.The knock out system of qualificatiion is cool.we need adrenalin

Egypt kalombo mwane
Justice Kaf wrote on 1 March, 2009, 13:53
I know whow is who on this blog and I will give credit where it is due, chapwa. Call me names if you want, but the fact is I will be me
vipack wrote on 2 March, 2009, 10:34
what are our good neighbours(TZ)saying now that we have sent them home despite the bad referee to their side?
Never wrote on 2 March, 2009, 11:46
Hey you tanzanian guys, what did you give to that niger referee? His officiating was scandsalous to say the least.