Young Zebras appeal for support

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The Young Zebras have appealed to Batswana to rally behind them when they take on the visiting Gabon Under-20 in the second leg of the African Youth Championship qualifier at the National Stadium in Gaborone tomorrow.

The Zebras lead 2-0 after the first leg in Libreville a fortnight ago through goals by Flamengo Santos', Mogakolodi Ngele and Aubrey Kebonnetse of Township Rollers. The finals of the championship will be played in Rwanda next year.

Under-20 coach, Boyo Radipotsane, told Mmegi Sport yesterday that his charges are ready for the game though he is worried by the poor attendances. He said fans must support the Under-20 side like the senior Zebras because the young boys play entertaining football. "We are concerned that Batswana are not attending our games and even the boys have raised their displeasure. I talked to BFA (Botswana Football Association) officials to make this game affordable so that the supporters can come in large numbers," said Radipotsane. When the young lads beat Namibia at the National Stadium in the previous round, there were very few supporters.

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