Diamond Zebras off to a solid start

The Under-17 side beat Mauritius yesterday
The Under-17 side beat Mauritius yesterday

The Diamond Zebras began their quest to qualify for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 win over Mauritius in a COSAFA Challenge opener yesterday.

The young Zebras benefited from a late penalty that was converted by winger Oageng Maphorisa in the 82nd minute.

Playing in front of a half packed but rather intimidating crowd at the St. Louis Xavier, the Diamond Zebras looked shaky for the first 10 minutes of the game but did well to deny the hosts a chance at goal.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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