Zambia skipper Rainford Kalaba has admitted some of the players were afraid of Nigeria stars who play in the Premier League and this caused their 2-1 loss to the Super Eagles in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Zambia lost for the first time in Ndola with Premier League stars Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho scoring for Nigeria in the first half.

The other Premier League stars in the squad were Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi and Leicester City’s Ahmed Musa.

Kalaba said, “Playing against experienced players based in Europe, some of the guys were scared of playing against them because they always watch them every weekend in the Premier League and when they see them live, it is often difficult for them to concentrate on the game.

“In the first half some of the guys were a bit scared, but in the second half we all saw how things went and we controlled the game.

“There are even more stars in Algeria and Cameroon, so this must be a big lesson for us.”

He added, “We respect Nigeria because they have some good players.

“They have some experienced players in the midfield and they were well organised.”

The exciting forward said the pressure would now be on Chipolopolo to get their qualifying campaign back on track.

“Losing our first game has brought more pressure on us, but we hope to improve,” he admitted.

“We are all very disappointed we lost at home because it was important to start (this competition) well.

“We still have time to work together with the coach so that we could rectify the mistake we have made.”

Source: http://www.savidnews.com/were-scared-of-nigeria-stars-in-europe-admits-zambia-captain-kabala/

Lalasticlala
Seun

Make Nigerians Proud, Thanks!!!

i love this

Oga keep shot......

Noted

Scared of Mikel Obi and Ahmed Musa (Bench warmers) in premier league?
Wetin dem go do if they meet C. Ronaldo or Messi? Shit on their pants, I guess?

make una fear us o

But at first they were down grading the young lads, calling iheanacho and iwobi small boys and mikel a bench warmer...life can be funny at times

Na now e dey know say na fear do dem.

so

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frontpage

why you snap the pics when rain the fall na? didn't you see the service was bad such that it cracked? op

Unfortunately, Bullharry's evil, badluck and wickedness may soon affect the team.

I hate Bullharry...

I hate APC

iamariwa:
jus 4 comments and it made frontpage

It's more than 4 now papi

hmm

UNIQUEISRAEL:
Zambia skipper Rainford Kalaba has admitted some of the players were afraid of Nigeria stars who play in the Premier League and this caused their 2-1 loss to the Super Eagles in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Zambia lost for the first time in Ndola with Premier League stars Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho scoring for Nigeria in the first half.

The other Premier League stars in the squad were Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi and Leicester City’s Ahmed Musa.

Kalaba said, “Playing against experienced players based in Europe, some of the guys were scared of playing against them because they always watch them every weekend in the Premier League and when they see them live, it is often difficult for them to concentrate on the game.

“In the first half some of the guys were a bit scared, but in the second half we all saw how things went and we controlled the game.

“There are even more stars in Algeria and Cameroon, so this must be a big lesson for us.”

He added, “We respect Nigeria because they have some good players.

“They have some experienced players in the midfield and they were well organised.”

The exciting forward said the pressure would now be on Chipolopolo to get their qualifying campaign back on track.

“Losing our first game has brought more pressure on us, but we hope to improve,” he admitted.

“We are all very disappointed we lost at home because it was important to start (this competition) well.

“We still have time to work together with the coach so that we could rectify the mistake we have made.”

Source: http://www.savidnews.com/were-scared-of-nigeria-stars-in-europe-admits-zambia-captain-kabala/

abeg why minister of sports de follow our boys go Zambia? His presence was never needed at all. That man is the reason behind the 1goal zambia scored. Good for nothing fool

lemme Comment.. I have Notyn to say.. next.. d guy bellow me y yu carry our matter for head

ameezy:
It's more than 4 now papi

spacebookers at work

Hehehe

Just as arsenal bin take they fear Man-U.... Am not surprised, but the fear kinda disappeared during 2nd half, cus e b as e get for that 2nd half

Eya sorry eh..... No cry again....... Dis is more or less like medicine afta death as we have claimed all 3 points

After all the rakking and bragging b4 the match.
Ariwo koni muzikk
Empty barrel lo man ...................................

CAMEROON will pick the sole ticket in our group. #Russia2018WC

Scared ke! wait for the return leg, the next word you will make use of is terrified

blah blah blah

Seun360:
CAMEROON will pick the sole ticket in our group. #Russia2018WC

The easiest way to identify a Biafra!!!

I wonder why a professional will be scared of another professional, i've never heard of any one in Asian league say he was scared to face Kagawa or Honda or Okazaki. Africa need to develop their exposure ASAP

this guy should replace Victor ikpeba on football live commentary

veekid:
Oga keep shot......

hmm