Paul admits '5-star' Zambia was far superior

Hail of bullets: Paul's side fell to the young Chipolopolo
Hail of bullets: Paul's side fell to the young Chipolopolo

Under-20 coach, Pio Paul has admitted his side were beaten by a far superior opponent, after the Young Zebras went down 5-0 to a rampant Zambian team in the opening match of the COSAFA Youth Championships on Wednesday.

Paul is in Lusaka with his charges for the regional tournament, which runs until December 14.

However, the Young Zebras made the worst possible start, and were at the end of a heavy defeat as the hosts proved inhospitable.

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