Matlhaku raises age-cheating claims after loss

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Botswana coach, Odirile 'China' Matlhaku has accused Zambia of fielding over-age players against his side in the qualifiers for the Africa Under-17 Football Championships.

The Zambians hosted and won the first leg of the qualifiers 1-0 on Sunday but Matlhaku said most of the players were not eligible to play. However, he was quick to point out that his charges will overturn the deficit.

"We were playing big men. Clearly, we were playing over-aged players, but we will not lodge an official complaint because it will come out in the end. I know where it will come out from," he said mysteriously.

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Matlhaku raises age-cheating claims after loss

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