Zambia U20 delivered a commanding performance to beat Comoros U20 3-0 in Round 2 of the COSAFA Championship U20, scoring twice inside the opening 17 minutes before completing the victory after the break.
Goals from T. Mununga, Abel Nyirongo and K. Chinunda secured a convincing result for the young Chipolopolo, who imposed themselves early and never allowed Comoros to recover.
Zambia U20 Makes a Flying Start
Zambia wasted little time establishing control.
Just five minutes into the match, T. Mununga found the breakthrough to put Zambia U20 1-0 ahead. The early goal gave the Zambians confidence and immediately forced Comoros to chase the game.
The pressure continued, and Zambia doubled their advantage in the 17th minute through Abel Nyirongo.
At 2-0 inside 20 minutes, Zambia had established firm control and appeared determined to put the match beyond their opponents as quickly as possible.
Mwanza Denied a Third Goal
Zambia thought they had struck again in the 21st minute when T. Mwanza found the net, but the effort was disallowed for a foul.
Although the decision prevented Zambia from taking a three-goal advantage into the interval, they remained comfortably ahead at 2-0 at half-time.
Comoros’ difficult opening half was compounded when Ikrame Abdallah was booked in stoppage time.
Chinunda Seals Zambia’s 3-0 Victory
Comoros needed a strong response after the restart, but Zambia maintained their advantage before eventually adding a third goal.
K. Chinunda struck in the 64th minute, effectively putting the contest beyond Comoros and giving Zambia a commanding 3-0 lead.
Comoros’ E. Othman was booked in the 72nd minute as Zambia successfully managed the remainder of the encounter and protected their clean sheet.
The final whistle confirmed an emphatic 3-0 Zambia U20 win over Comoros U20.
Zambia’s Clinical Attack Makes the Difference
Zambia laid the foundation for their success during a devastating opening spell. Scoring twice in the opening 17 minutes let them dictate the pace rather than chase the contest.
Mununga provided the perfect start, Nyirongo increased the pressure, and Chinunda supplied the finishing touch in the second half.
For Comoros U20, conceding so early created an uphill battle they ultimately couldn’t overcome.
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Final Score: Zambia U20 3-0 Comoros U20
Zambia U20 produced an assured Round 2 display, combining a fast start with a disciplined second half to secure a deserved 3-0 victory.
With Mununga, Nyirongo and Chinunda all finding the net, Zambia’s attacking efficiency proved decisive, while keeping a clean sheet completed an impressive all-round performance.
