Young Zebras coach promises improved performance after loss

Young Zebras' Thabang Bojosi and Theo Motsepe with Nigeria Nafizi Yahaya Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Young Zebras' Thabang Bojosi and Theo Motsepe with Nigeria Nafizi Yahaya Pic Kabo Mpaetona

National Under-15 football team coach, Ricardo Marape has said that his young charges will improve in the next two matches of the Africa Youth Games (AYG).

Young Zebras lost 2-0 to Nigeria in their first game. "I think some of the players lacked confidence, especially at the start of the match.

They improved as the game progressed. There was also lack of communication which led to the first goal but we have identified the mistakes and we will fix them before our next match," Marape said in a post match interview.

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