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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Zambia on Friday afternoon qualified to the Under-20 Africa Cup for the first time since 2017 after beating Angola on penalties in the 2022 COSAFA U20 Cup semifinals in Eswatini.<\/p>\n

The Junior Chipolopolo secured their place at the U20 AFCON Egypt 2023 after beating Angola 3-2 on post match penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Somhlolo Stadium.<\/p>\n

The game was decided on penalties after Songa Chipyoka\u2019s 40th minute equaliser canceled Angola\u2019s lead propelled by Domingos Bandeira\u2019s 30th minute goal.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, coach Chisi Mbewe\u2019s Zambian side will play Mozambique on Sunday in the final of the COSAFA Cup. Zambia advanced to the semi-finals after winning Group A with nine points while Angola finishing as the group best runners-up with six points. Zambia has not been to the U20 AFCON since winning it as hosts in 2017.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Zambia on Friday afternoon qualified to the Under-20 Africa Cup for the first time since 2017 after beating Angola on penalties in the 2022 COSAFA U20 Cup semifinals in Eswatini. 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