Zambian football officials feel satisfied about their readiness for upcoming youth competitions. The Region 5 Youth Games will take place from July 4 through 13 across Namibia. Football teams from Zambia will join athletes from other sports at this major event. Keith Mweemba leads the Football Association of Zambia and praised government backing for team preparation. The association sends both male and female squads to compete against regional opponents.
Twelve different sports will feature at the regional competition. Athletes will compete across athletics, basketball, boxing, judo, karate, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, football and electronic sports. Countries from the southern African region will send their best young talent to Windhoek. The National Sports Council of Zambia helps coordinate the national team preparations. Government support has made proper training possible for all participating athletes.
Zambian football squads will compete at the under-20 level during the games. The male team features players from the under-17 World Cup squad who gain valuable experience. Female players also use this tournament to prepare for future international competitions. Both teams aim to represent their country well at the regional event. The African Union Sports Council Region 5 organizes these competitions to develop youth sports across member nations.
Twelve different sports will feature at the regional competition. Athletes will compete across athletics, basketball, boxing, judo, karate, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, football and electronic sports. Countries from the southern African region will send their best young talent to Windhoek. The National Sports Council of Zambia helps coordinate the national team preparations. Government support has made proper training possible for all participating athletes.
Zambian football squads will compete at the under-20 level during the games. The male team features players from the under-17 World Cup squad who gain valuable experience. Female players also use this tournament to prepare for future international competitions. Both teams aim to represent their country well at the regional event. The African Union Sports Council Region 5 organizes these competitions to develop youth sports across member nations.
