ZAMBIA Under-17 National Team coach Ian Bakala has described as painful the narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in the opening fixture at the ongoing Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.Bakala however noted that he was impressed with the team’s performance despite having started the youth AFCON on a shaky note.Nigerian young star Favour Daniel stunned Zambia in the 89th minute to give Nigeria the win in a Group B fixture.Speaking during the post-match interviews, Bakala said his lads accounted for themselves well despite having lost focus in the dying minutes of the game.Bakala said the Junior Chipolopolo would work on the mistakes made in the first game Nigeria as they prepare for the South Africa clash tomorrow.“It was a very tough and tactical game. The boys played well despite the loss and I feel they accounted for themselves well. It is a painful defeat in that it is an opener but we concede defeat. […]
Defeat to Nigeria painful says U-17 coach Ian Bakala
