By MUBITA KATETE THE Zambia national men’s rugby team, the Copper Eagles, fell short in their bid to secure a place in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup after a hard-fought 29–7 loss to Tunisia on the final match day of the 2024 Rugby Africa Repechage Pool A Tournament. Despite a determined and spirited performance, Zambia was unable to overcome the hosts, Tunisia, in a challenging encounter. This defeat means the Copper Eagles will not advance to the next stage, missing out on an opportunity to compete for a spot in the prestigious Rugby Africa Cup. Tunisia’s victory propels them into the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup Repechage Final, where they will face Morocco for a chance to qualify for the main tournament. The tournament, organised by Rugby Africa in collaboration with the Tunisia Rugby Federation (FTR), saw teams from across the continent, including Tunisia, Nigeria, Zambia and Ghana, battle for a coveted place in the Rugby […]
ZAMBIA FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2025 RUGBY AFRICA CUP SPOT
