Chipolopolo Coach Hail Zebras

Speaking after the international friendly to mark the re-opening of the renovated and expanded Itekeng Stadium in Orapa, the Zambian said the Zebras gave his boys a tough time.

 
"Although this was a friendly game, we took it seriously as our line up shows. By the way, Botswana is slowly becoming a powerhouse among teams within its bracket," Phiri said. "We were playing with a team that has a majority of youngsters. We had prepared well for the game and we took it very seriously as the Zebras have been consistently improving not only against Zambia but against tough sides like Egypt, Bafana Bafana and others."