Zambia’s Under 15 national football team has been crowned Tier B champions at the ongoing FIFA Under-15 World Cup after beating Portugal 5-2 in the final in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Junior Chipolopolo have capped off an impressive campaign with a convincing victory, finishing the tournament on a high after showing determination throughout the competition.
Zambia’s journey to the title included a 13-nil victory over Montserrat, a 3-1 win over Slovakia in the quarter-finals and a thrilling 4-3 victory over Senegal in the semi-finals.
The tournament was divided into two tiers, with Tier A featuring teams competing for the top title, while Tier B provided another competitive pathway for teams in the second tier. Zambia’s victory makes them champions of Tier B.
By Taonga Nk’homa
