Joshua Titima was the hero of the day this afternoon after he saved three penalties to help Zambia to third position in the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup after the beat Tanzania 6 – 5 on post match penalties.
The two teams were tied at 1 – 1 at the end of 90 minutes but it was the former African Champions who triumphed after getting the better of the Tanzanians.
Ronaold Kampamba put Zambia in the 51st minute before TP Mazembe danger man Mbwana Samatta equalized for Tanzania in the 64th minute.
Felix Katongo, Ronald Kampamba, Bronson Chama, Julius Situmbeko, Rodrick Kabwe and Kabaso Chongo all converted their penalties while Justin Zulu and Kondwani Mtonga failed to convert their spot kicks.
Zambia coach Patrice Beaumelle will be happy to have minted bronze in his first tournament as Chipolopolo coach.
Zambia Starting XI:
Joshua Titima, Bronson Chama (capt), Jimmy Chisenga, Rodrick Kabwe, Kondwani Mtonga, Sydney Kalume, Alex N’gonga, Justin Zulu, Festus Mbewe, Ronald Kampamba and Felix Katongo