Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:33:48 +0000 By Grace Chaile Lesoetsa SOUTH Africa came from behind yesterday to shatter Zambia’s dream of reaching a maiden COSAFA Women Championship final, punishing the Shepolopolo 5-3 on post-match penalties after a nerve wrecking 3-3 draw in regulation time. The Shepolopolo gave away a comfortable 3-0 lead after Rhoda Chileshe’s penalty flew over the bar. The Zambian lasses were left in tears and proved perpetual feeble escorts as three-time COSAFA women champions Banyana Banyana extended their dominance over them at Barbourfields stadium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. South Africa stormed the final courtesy of spot kicks by Leandra Smeda, Mbane Bambanani, Matlou Noko, Nyandeni Mamumelelo and Lebohang Ramalepe. Esther Mukwasa ended Zambia’s chase for the title after she ballooned Zambia’s fourth penalty over the bar after Misozi Zulu, Anita Mulenga and Lweendo Chisamu’s well taken spot kicks. Zambia’s best achievement at the COSAFA women tournament was bronze in 2002 and 2006. Yesterday’s […]
