The Gambia U-20 secured their place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2023 U-20 African Cup of Nations after defeating Zambia 2-0.
The Young Scorpions scored twice in the second half through Kajally Drammeh and Alagie Saine who converted a late penalty.
The Gambia leads Group C with six points, and they will play Benin, while Zambia faces Tunisia in a must-win final group game as they sit rock bottom with only one point from two matches.
BolaNews rates the performances of the Zambian team against The Gambia.
GOALKEEPER
Jeban Tembo ( 3/10)
He could be faulted for the first goal and conceded a penalty, which was a result of poor game reading.
DEFENDERS
Lombe Mutale ( 5/10)
He failed to build on his performance in the previous game, as he lost possession several times.
Happy Nsiku (4/10)
His miscommunication with the goalkeeper led to the first goal. Overall, he was a culprit at the back as he lost the ball cheaply a number of times.
Amon Chulu (4/10)
He had a poor game, and toward the end, he appeared out of place.
Gift Mphande (5/10)
Much was expected after he put in a great shift in the first game, but last night wasn’t at his best.
MIDFIELDERS
Dominic Kanda (4/10)
Failed to redeem himself in this game, wasn’t solid enough, and was easily dispossessed.
Julius Kumwenda ( 4/10)
He didn’t have so much impact on the game, and he was poor on the night.
ATTACKERS
Rickson Ng’ambi (4/10)
The goal scorer in the first game against Benin was below average. Much was expected from him but he didn’t live up to the expectations as he did not receive enough service, hence his substitution at half-time.
He didn’t receive much of the ball, but he kept fighting.
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Derrick Bulaya (6/10)
He was probably the best player on the night for Zambia. He kept fighting to shoot on goal, but he was, unfortunately, unable to find the back of the net.
Peter Chikola (5/10)
Despite not receiving enough service, he kept on fighting and pushing, but it was enough.
SUBSTITUTES
Kingston Mutandwa (4/10)
Didn’t really offer much impact on the game
Charles Mumba (3/10)
Didn’t impact the game much. He had a game to forget.
Chipyoka Songa ( 3/10)
Failed to have an impact on the game, and he hasn’t lived up to his expected standards.
Lasmond Phiri (2/10)
He didn’t offer much, as he was introduced late in the game.
