It’s a new dawn! Mwepu dedicates win to President Hichilema

Chipolopolo Boys captain Enock Mwepu has dedicated the team’s 2-1 win over Mauritania in a match day 1 Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers to Republican President Hakainde Hichilema.

Replying to a tweet by President Hichilema, the England based midfielder wrote,”Thank you, your excellence that win was for you.”

“It’s a new dawn,” the 23 year old went on to write.

Following Zambia’s victory, President Hichilema congratulated Beston Chambeshi’s men.

“Congratulations Chipolopolo for beating Mauritania in the World Cup qualifiers last night! Special recognition to Enock Mwepu and Prince Mumba who scored for Zambia.

Zambia made a bright start in pursuit of a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar with a hugely impressive away victory against Mauritania at the Olympic Stadium in Noukchott on Friday night.

Zambia collected maximum points thanks to goals from Captain Enock Mwepu and debutant Prince Mumba as the Chipolopolo boys sealed a 2-1 victory.

Brighton midfielder Mwepu blasted home from inside the box from the returning Edward Chilufya’s through ball in the 10th minute for his 4th international goal.

Patson Daka could have given Zambia a two goal caution but was denied from close range from the goalkeeper.

The hosts dominated play in the last 15 minutes of the first half with Zambian goalkeeper Cyril Chibwe impressing.

Kabwe Warriors’ Mumba got his debut goal in the 57th minute off a Lubambo Musonda maze run down the left flank.

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Mauritania pulled one back in the 67th minute after left back Rodrick Kabwe felt to deal with a cross in the box to allow Amadou Niass to beat Chibwe in goal.

Beston Chambeshi’s side kept their discipline and nerve in a hostile environment in the final 10 minutes.

The win delighted Chambeshi and the Chipolopolo faithful in Lusaka.

Zambia now face a stern test Tunisia on Tuesday at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in what would be the toughest match in the qualifiers.

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