Zambia’s U-23 National Team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in the first leg of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)/2028 Olympic games qualifier.

The Young Chipolopolo who arrived in Burkina Faso 14 hours before the game were caught off guard just 22 minutes into the game as Nouhoun Końe scored the winner outside penalty box.

The match did not produce any ither goal despite both teams creating a few chances as the game was highly physical and defensive.

The Young Chipolopolo Boys must now beat Burkina Faso in the return leg on Sunday at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Olympics alive.

Zambia men’s football team last qualified for the Olympic games in 1988, and they will be hoping for a positive result on Sunday to keep their hopes alive.