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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zambia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Chipolopolo\u2019s COSAFA Cup title defence is very bleak after losing their second successive Group A match at the ongoing tournament South Africa is hosting at Nelson Mandela Bay.<\/p>\n

The five-time champions lost 1-0 to Eswatini to stay bottom of Group A and the only team on zero points after two games and another two left to play. Saturday\u2019s defeat comes two days after Milutin \u2018Micho\u2019 Sredojevic\u2019s boys squandered a one-nil halftime lead to lose 2-1 to Lesotho in their opening game on July 8.<\/p>\n

Striker\u2019s Brian Mwila\u2019s 40th minute miss of the year from point-blank range in front of an inviting goal epitomized disjointed Chipolopolo\u2019s form on the day.<\/p>\n

The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when Eswatini defender Sandile Gamedze out-jumped a bunch of static Zambian defenders to head-in midfielder Sabelo Gamedze\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n

From then on, Eswatini were in control, albeit in defensive mode, and they didn\u2019t panic for the remainder of the match, comfortably soaking up the tame pressure exhibited by Zambia.<\/p>\n

Zambia, though, did score in the 88th minute when Gamphani Lungu headed-in an Augustine Mulenga delivery into the box. However, the goal was ruled out for offside. Zambia are last while Lesotho and Botswana have 3 points each. Eswatini lead Group A tied on 6 points with second placed South Africa.<\/p>\n

Chipolopolo face Botswana on July 13 and South Africa on July 14 as they prepare for what is looking like a trophy handover ceremony in their remaining two Group A matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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