FORMER Olympics 400 hurdles silver medallist Samuel Matete has described the performance of Zambia at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics Championship as a national embarrassment.Despite having the advantage of the cheering home fans, Zambia has put up a dismal performance managing only two Silver medals.As at day three Zambia was ranked eighth on the medal bracket dominated by Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa who are commanding the top three.Matete said the performance of Zambian athletes has exposed a lack of adequate preparation.He says it is sad to watch the athletes embarrass the country with such performance with Zambia’s national anthem yet to play at the tournament being held on home soil.The Olympic legend however says the athletes must not be entirely blamed but instead the indictment is on the Zambia Athletics for failing to prepare adequately.He says Zambia has hurdles at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium but that the ZA has not been using them […]
Matete bemoans poor showing
