January 9, 2010
Can Chamanga destroy South Korea like he did to North?
Zambia play their last preparatory friendly match for the African Nations Cup (Afcon) against South Korea at the Rand Stadium in South Africa while Togo who were caught up in a deadly gun shooting on their arrival by bus in Cabinda for the tournament have withdrawn.
The build up to the AFCON has been marred by the shooting in which the driver of the coach the Hawks were travelling in from Congo Braziville was shot dead just after entering the Angola border while two Togo non playing staff have since died following the the fatal shoot out that had two Togo players shot and wounded prompting the Emmaneul Adebayor led side to pull out of the tournament just 24 hours before it starts.
Organisers from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) are adamant the championship will go ahead and the Chipolopolo Boys thus face World Cup finalists South Korea to wind up their training before flying to Lubango tomorrow in readiness for their first match against Tunisia on Wednesday.Zambianfootball.net understands Coach Herve Renard has maintained the same back four that heroically held Nigeria 0-0 in the last preparatory training match in Durban.
The French man has decided to go with Kennedy Mweene in goal, Joseph Musonda and Emmanuel Mbola as right backs. Although Mbola has to pass a late fitness test as he was reportedly unwell.
Stophilla Sunzu now being used as a makeshift centre back by Renard will partner veteran Chintu Kampamba while Thomas Nyirenda keeps his place in front of the back four.
Rainford Kalaba and Felix Katongo complete the midfield trio while upfront James Chamanga, Jacob Mulenga and Chris Katongo are expected to start in the 16 30 kick off.
Togo reportedly are canvasing for other teams to boycott the tournament while organisers insist the tournament, the first to be hosted bt a Portuguese speaking country will go on as they step up security.
French L’Equipe newspaper quotes Togo midfielder Alaixys Romao saying teams in their group must withdraw from the AFCON as well:
”We are talking to other teams in our group to try to convince them to boycott too.”
And he was supported by his coach Herbelt Velud and team captain Adebayor who feel the entire tournament must be cancelled.
What is your view should the AFCON be called off due to the tragic shooting of the Togo team and the subsequent deaths? Have your say.
106 Comments on "Zambia, South Korea clash as Togo withdraw from AFCON"
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monk p on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:40 PM
1-0 felix with nice goal
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:44 PM
oooooooooooooo thats good.the results will send a strong opposing message to the group d so called giants.
mm on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:45 PM
whats the score and where can i watch the s.korea match online
monk p on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:48 PM
kalaba makes 2-0
sizu on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:49 PM
am impressed with the level of preparedness by the chiplolopolo boys so far, just hoping that we wont have money problems with regards to the players allowances. all we need is team work,commitment and self belief to be present in our players. all the best chipolopolo!
monk p on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:50 PM
justin(dot)tv/gamsaa365/popout/
sizu on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:51 PM
thanx am back! whats the score line? between zambia and south korea.
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:52 PM
@monk p
thanx man, one zambia one nation. how many minutes played?
good that we are scoring.we ll disappoint those underating us. come wednesdy, tunisia watch out, here we come with a strong and destroying message
Mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:53 PM
mweene saves from free kick
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:55 PM
thanx for the link
@monk p
Mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:58 PM
chamanga almost made it 3.
SHOOTTER on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 4:59 PM
Are those scores, real?
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:01 PM
ooooooooooooo what a miss by j mulenga
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:02 PM
jacob!!!!!!!!!!
chedamainsa on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:05 PM
pa last ni zambia yesu. go guys don’t listen to the negative zambian aliens.
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:08 PM
korea have scored a free kick bounce 2-1
Ba Muzo on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:16 PM
2-1 Sout5h Korea have narrowed the gap.
Ba Muzo on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:17 PM
2-1 South Korea have narrowed the gap.
Ba Muzo on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:21 PM
The Koreans World Cup finalists missing a few of their regulars have played well in the closing stages of the first half pressurising Zambia’s goal particularly on the flanks.
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:21 PM
half time 2 -1
ife ndife ba zambia on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:23 PM
tunisia vs gambia game is very first with long balls.mmmmmmmmmmmm, am afraid of tunisia
Mabbwana on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:24 PM
What about the central defence partnership, is it holding?
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:26 PM
Excellent first half, the boys are very sharp. Beautiful well crafted 2nd goal which built from a stolen ball in the midfield. Kalaba finished by chipping the keeper!!
There’s more action going up the right wing through Chris and James. Felix has been mostly quiet through the half. Hope he didn’t pick up an severe injury as he’s been substituted, looked like a good “dead leg” knock to the thigh.
I think James and Jacob need to settle down a bit and vary the pace, choose take time on the ball when they can and go quick when they need too!!!
Zed # 1 on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:27 PM
Gond that we are scoring. But on a serious note I think CAF, FIFA, Angolan Govt and SADC need to give the Togolise violation serious attention because the World Cup + any other future tournaments will have great reservations especialy in southern Africa. There is need for dialogue; resolutions & healing. Because all the teams face this eminent risk, including Zambia. So FAZ is to take keen interest.
Hope the reports we are getting about goals are real.. Bravo!
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:29 PM
Guys any one watching the game on another link? Cant access it on justin.tv/gamsaa365/popout/
monk p on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:30 PM
not really tested, the midfield is the most impressive department. Chamanga is a bit selfish, Chris was involved in both goals
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:31 PM
Hey, 442 ain’t bad, two goals in 15 minutes…
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:38 PM
Korea almost score..twapusuka
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:41 PM
wht is the line up?
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:44 PM
Try: rojadirecta(dot)org/
Mweene made the save..
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:45 PM
ngatwaingisha..korean keeper saves
Mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:46 PM
wat a save from the korean shot stopper!
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:48 PM
zambia 3 – korea 1 (chamanga)
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 5:57 PM
rojadirecta.com zambia vs south korea
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:02 PM
penalty to zambia..
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:03 PM
zambia 4 korea 1..penalty scored
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:05 PM
4-1 zambia in the lead noah chivuta scored retaken pk .mayuka rounded south korean defenders in the box.
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:06 PM
gaol kick to zambia ,south korea substituting now
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:07 PM
75min gone still 4-1
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:07 PM
mayuka on fire…am bubbling with confidence..the team looks cordinated
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:11 PM
thats my team, lets hear what the soccer cadres will now say …. God bless the republic of Zambia … Viva Chipolopolo ….Shalom
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:12 PM
corner to zambia
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:12 PM
korea scores…4-2
mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:13 PM
korea pulls one back.
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:14 PM
Good counter by sooth korea from the left wing ,4-2
mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:16 PM
korea are playing so well..wats happening chipolopolo…
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:16 PM
why not … this is Zambia and shall hopefully tach hard lessons to many teams …
SHOOTTER on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:17 PM
What about, James ‘KORIMINETOR’ chamaga, because the guy has become a nightmare to both korean’s teams.
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:18 PM
this is football refined in Zambia God bless the Republic and Shalom
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:19 PM
86mins still 4-2 zambia still in the lead
zed4lyf on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:20 PM
I think defense still not the best that second goal iyayi it shouldnt have gone in work needs to be done there for sure. otherwise chipolopolo iyyyyeeeee
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:21 PM
4-2 Zambia lack pace apart from Mayuka and Clifford every is slow that’s why we conceded the second goal
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:22 PM
90mins
atlanta,ga on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:24 PM
4-2 zambia wins
joe on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:25 PM
final score zambia 4 – korea 2..congrats..still got a long way to go..
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:26 PM
Who scored the first goal
mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:29 PM
zambia scored thru Feligo, kakabalika, chama boy and chivuta in that order.
Mario on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:30 PM
At least the attack looks dangerous, but defence seems to be nervous and disorganised still. Korea’s strength is their pace, but that’s about it.
Justice Kafusha on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:31 PM
I think they may come more trouble at AFCON and the best for CAF is to move all group games from this town of Cabinda or Kabinda somehere else. It is not a safe place. Otherwise I support Togo for withdrawing. Whether AFCON has to be called off I am not sure but should say the thugs of warned of further trouble
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:34 PM
better a win than a loss … opefully we learn from the two lapses and thn seal up for massive wins… well done Chipolopolo and just go ‘bulletstic’ against all opponents …. win or lose Zambian for life … proud to be Zambian and will always do and have only one serious team to give my full support – Chipolopolo … am no soccer cadre ,,,… God bless my dear land and all that abidedth herein … Shalom
ek on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:34 PM
thats hw the results will be in angola,7 points and we qualify to the quaters.big up to chipololo.
Mario on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:36 PM
I think the AFCON shouldn’t be called off because the security issues will only be in Cabinda. The games must definitely be moved from Cabinda. I still can’t understand why the Togolese would risk driving into Cabinda, a known hot zone. I am surprised Angola decided to stage matches there in the first place.
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:37 PM
I’m glad SK scored, best the guys get it out their system. First goal came from a silly free kick which Chris conceded in front of the box, trying to take the ball off the S Koreans head with his foot. The free kick, Mweene saved spectacularly but the ball hit the inside of the bar rebounding to an SK player.
From a free kick of our own in which we committed too many players and lost the ball… It allowed the Koreans to counter, the clearance was volleyed. Nice goal for SK. Both avoidable goals on our part i feel.
Alex on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:39 PM
Atleast goals have started flowing. 4 goals in one game is a good result and a morale booster. Waiting for the player ratings to know who deserves to be in the starting lineup. Weelee and congrats.
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:41 PM
Excellent cross from Cliff for Chama Boys tap in. Excellent work by Mayuka in the box…
Matafwali on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:41 PM
My condolences to the Togolese, but you really have to wonder why anyone especially a team that could afford not to, would choose to travel by road in that area!
Congratulations Chipolopolo!
levink4 on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:43 PM
great and mighty chipolopolo has beaten south korea 4 – 2
through the goals of felix katongo, rainford kalaba, jet li chamanga and chivuta
go zambia go
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:43 PM
latest gentlemen ati shani?
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:46 PM
all goals are avoidable great guys; this is football … if we are looking for match without blunders, i advise we try othe planets … we scored because SK made mistakes … there would be no goals if they were no mistakes … the aim for each team is to avoid making one and ensure the other makes it for the goal to come … this football … viva Chipolopolo, even a goal would have been enough … God bless the Republic and Shalom
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:51 PM
made me wonder why the Togolese team moved by road in an area with the record of violence ,,,, sad it happened … but gross negligency hd portion ….
Go Zambia eanwhile and redeem your name …. wil this affect our Fifa standing? i mean the wins against Mozambique and SK, and the draw against the Green Eagles?
gm on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:53 PM
tofo tofo did not play? good result, a morale booster
Justice Kafusha on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:54 PM
It seems as thought teams based in Cabinda or Kabinda will have to be flown to the stadiums from their hotels. What about the hotels in Kabinda how safe are they?
Justice Kafusha on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:55 PM
as though
Justice Kafusha on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:56 PM
Ghana are considering pulling out as well and I think more will follow
Smm-SoJC on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 6:58 PM
blessed night good pipo, let us Angola will make the intentions of the cup remaining in southern africa hopefully between then and us …. Go Angola but more GO ZAMBIA and succeed. GOD BLESS THE REPUBLIC ND SHALOM
go
DaMwiinger on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:06 PM
Congrats to the lads. Enjoy the tour in Angola
Mabbwana on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:12 PM
Those of you who actually watched the match, can we get a full match report including player ratings if anyone can do that.
Would like to know who came in for who as well.
kalu on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:13 PM
goalkeeper is very suspect, 4-2 was a flattering scoreline. herve needs to improve the back four because they still look very easy to get at. hopefully cameroon have an off day infront of goal against us, or it could be good night.
mphatso on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:16 PM
Hachigubu, zambia beat korea 4 2
Tm jics on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:28 PM
Tunisia 1-2 Gambia. Cameroun 3-1 kenya
Seen from afar on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 7:44 PM
First half:
Mweene
Njobovu Chitnu Sunzu Muzo
Chris Kalaba Nyirenda? Felix
James Jacob
Cliff came on for Felix following his knock, maybe just subbed for precaution. This whole line up played equally well. Sunzu and Kapamba did well, rarely tested but cleared well when they were, could possibly do with more cover from the mid. James and Jacob both had chances… Second half Mbesuma played as a lone striker with Mayuka for support on the right wing, Chivuta played in the midfield. Chansa on for Kalaba also covering from the back. The organization of the second half wasn’t fully up to scratch but still produced some good plays. Not sure about the other substitution.
Tm jics on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 8:02 PM
What is the final score for Women RSA U20 VS ZAMBIA U20?
Alex on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 8:19 PM
@Tm jics
Rsa u20 6 – zam u20 nil.
Justice Kafusha on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 9:17 PM
This is crap. Sometimes I start to think of our heros who died in that plane crush if at all it was a crush or the plane was shot. These thugs knew the bus was carrying players and they just fire at them like that. Rebels or not this cannot be accepted. I am now worried of our team. Are they safe? I hope so
Man ceasor on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 10:15 PM
Am hapi dat togo ve withdrawn.lives ve b lost coz of da afcon,y giv a city full rebels host a team.
Man ceasor on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 10:21 PM
Am hapi dat togo ve withdrawn.lives ve b lost coz of da afcon,y giv a city full of rebels 2host a team.
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 11:07 PM
zambia is zambia,watch out 4 us,am green mailo.sad 4 togo,but y use a bus n a war zone area.
Anonymous on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 11:15 PM
James, chama boy, KORIMINETOR, Chamaga.
KORIMINETOR is better, and i like it.
sweetself2 on Sat, 9th Jan 2010 11:23 PM
with these goals,we can atleast hope for the best.go chipolopolo boys you will do it this time.
Fifa on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 7:42 AM
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According to the French Sports Daily L’Equipe, the Togo team has decided to remain in the African Cup of Nations tournament and compete in honor of their fallen comrades who were victimized when the squad’s bus was attacked in Angola.
Defender Joleon Lescott, a Manchester City club player, told the paper that the team held a late vote and decided to go ahead with their scheduled match versus Ghana.
“People died for this and others are injured. We can not abandon them and go like cowards.”
The Angolan government apparently pleaded with the players to not give the attacking rebels the satisfaction of stopping a team from competing in the tournament. The Angolans also promised improved security to ensure the safety of the team.
It is unclear if the decision of the Togo team will be backed by their own country – which moved to recall the team in the wake of the attack.
“Our government does not necessarily agree with us, but we are all determined to play this tournament,” Lescott reportedly said. End of quote
That’s the african spirit, please Togo do not withdraw, the characters who shot at you are cowards, thats why they ran in the bush,. its good for the tornament for you to continue. May the Angolan Govt make sure that they deal with these rebels once and for all and Congo brazavile should shoulder some blame as they are not helping angola by allowing these violet guys to attack Angolan territory on most times.
Any security has been intensified for the Afcon and all teams have been assured. Its unfortunent that the Togolese team was short at. Best wishes to them and we hope they will do their country proud. We may compare this to what happened to Zambia in 1993, we lost the whole team in Gabon, but went on to reach the finals at Tunisia 94.
Football must unity all of us whether Zambian, Angolans, Togolese, Nigerians, etc against perpetrators of violence.
May this AFCON be a success and best wishes to the chipolopolo. Good result against SK, but now forget that, real business is at AFCON, friendlies should not go to our heads and think we are already in the final. TAKE ONE GAME AS IT COMES.
willard zulu on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 8:11 AM
zambia 4 south korea 2.very good result for chipolopolo.we might just pull a suprise in angola.GO ZAMBIA GO.
willard zulu on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 8:28 AM
our goals came from felix katongo,rainford kalaba,james chamanga and naoh chivuta who converted a penalty.GO ZAMBIA GO.
Anonymous on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 10:23 AM
Who scored the first goal Felix or Chris because some sites are saying it’s Chris just want to clarify and who is jozi????????Ba zamfoot use proper names for people not everyone knows the nicknames
SHOOTTER on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 11:02 AM
What about Singuluma? Did he even featured in the three games we played in SA.
I just hope is not those player we have seen before, who only shines at one Tournament then finished, because have never seen him shining after the CHAN.
ZED4LYF on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 11:17 AM
JOZI =JO’BURG=JOHANNESBURG
kc on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 12:07 PM
Are znbc showing the matches
bhuru on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 12:28 PM
pliz zed pipo.Is Znbc showing the matches?
SHOOTTER on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 12:28 PM
LATEST!!!
ZNBC has just confirmed that the’ll show all the games live, and the games will be split, others on ZNBC 1 (old) and ZNBC TV2 new, so if their are two live matches the’ll be nothing like delayed matches due to availability of two channels.
Zed # 1 on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 1:34 PM
Is ZNBC showing all the games? News 5 minutes ago said that they have been unable to raise even the reduced 5.2bilion T.V rates from CC T.V. Though they are still working on it. ZNBC 2 is only for Lusaka residents; unfortunate indeed..!
Anonymous on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 3:09 PM
Iyee
Bingo! on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 3:16 PM
Znbc is nt serious,they hav paid 4world cup wher zambia hs nt qualified bt faild 2pay 4 Afcon..they r tryn 2raise da money nw..big questn..wher they nt aware da televisn require money last new & wud hav found raisin methodz 4da money involvd..ths shows hw evrythn in zed is run..poor administratn in evrythn..
Zima Ndola on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 3:50 PM
ZNBC ya oyo balamba.Bring back Seyuba ,at least he used to televise World cup matches were Zambia had not qualified.
joe on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 4:31 PM
Tunisia suffered a surprise reversal at home on Saturday, beaten 2-1 by the Gambia in their African Nations Cup warm-up international in Tunis.
It was a disappointing start for new coach Faouzi Benzarti, brought in after November’s disappointment of narrowly missing out on World Cup qualification.
Benzarti’s much changed side went down in the second half to Cherno Samba’s goal before American-based Sainey Nyassi added a second goal for the tiny east African country six minutes from the end of the game.
Tunisia managed a consolation four minutes into stoppage time at the end of the game when Amine Chermiti scored for the home team.
Tunisia open their African Nations Cup finals campaign on Wednesday when they take on Zambia in Lubango.
sido on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 5:11 PM
hey! how about our queens, how did the perfom?
sido on Sun, 10th Jan 2010 5:14 PM
hey! how about our queens, how did they perform against south africa?
k.bwalwa on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 8:15 AM
fireeee!