SUBSTITUTE Given Singuluma pounced on a loose ball to secure a place for Zambia in the Cosafa Castle Cup final with a 1-0 win over Botswana on Saturday.
Singuluma profited from Botswana’s failure to clear the ball in the penalty area to score his first international goal, eight minutes after coming on at halftime. The result means Zambia will play in their third consecutive final in the annual regional championship, although they are seeking their first success since 1998.Botswana, who had reached the last four of the competition for the first time, proved difficult opponents for Zambia, who were hosting a game in Lusaka for the first time in over a year.The second semi-final is next month between champions Zimbabwe and World Cup finalists Angola.The final will be played in October.SupersoccerThe result means Zambia will play in their third consecutive final in the annual regional championship, although they are seeking their first success since 1998.Botswana, who had reached the last four of the competition for the first time, proved difficult opponents for Zambia, who were hosting a game in Lusaka for the first time in over a year.The second semi-final is next month between champions Zimbabwe and World Cup finalists Angola.The final will be played in October.Supersoccer
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