U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets group opponent Zambia thrash Senegal

By Saheed Afolabi

The Nigeria U17 team group B opponent, Zambia crushed Senegal 4-2 in a friendly before the start of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Zambians dominated proceedings to pummel the Senegalese in an emphatic manner as forward, Jonathan Kalimina made his stance in the game as he grabbed a hat trick in the encounter.

Junior Chipolopolo’s goal poacher, Kalimina opened the goal account of the match in the 31st minute.

The young striker netted in quick succession in the 40th and 42nd minute to complete his hat trick of the game.

Marcel Zumba dashed the hopes of the Young Teranga Lions of Senegal as he netted Zambia’s fourth goal in the 70th minute.

By the time Senegal woke up from their slumber, it was already late as they scored two goals in the last ten minutes of the game which was not enough to salvage a draw for them.

Nigeria will trade tackles with Zambia in the opening group B encounter on Sunday 30th of April.