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Lackluster Chipolopolo held 1-1 by Burundi

THE Chipolopolo Boys produced a disjointed and uninspiring performance to draw 1-1 with Burundi in their Group I Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at a packed Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Zambia were second-best for large periods of the match, struggling to string passes together and failing to register a clear cut opportunity in a dire first half. Burundi, who were lively and well-organized, carved out the better chances early on. Willard Mwanza was called into action inside the first nine minutes to make two crucial saves, while the Zambian defence looked shaky from set-pieces throughout the opening period. The visitors should have taken the lead in the 38th minute, but squandered a golden one-on-one opportunity against Mwanza. Zambia emerged...

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