By David Kabiyesi
Zambia chief coach, Ian Bakala has showered encomium on Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets for taking their chances against his young side in Group B opener at the on-going Africa U-17 Championship on Sunday.
He therefore expressed optimism that his side will bounce back from rock-bottom and qualify from the group as they take on South Africa in a COSAFA derby on Wednesday.
“It is painful to lose a game like this, but it was a tough game. Credit to Nigeria for the win because they used their chance. When you are coming to the first game of the tournament, anything is possible,” Bakala said.
“There is a lot to do and we will work on the mistakes in training. We will definitely change our story moving forward,” said the coach.
He added; “I am happy with how we have played because physically and tactically, we are in a good place. We looked much better in the second half and hopefully we can carry on that form to our next match.”
