Zambia Opens Baseball5 Southern Africa Qualifiers with Win, Eyes Redemption After Loss to South Africa

Zambia has officially launched its campaign in the Baseball5 Southern African Regional Qualifiers with a strong and promising start in Lesotho. The tournament, which serves as a pathway to the African championship and ultimately the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup, saw Zambia take to the field in a spirited series of matches on opening day.

The Zambian side opened their account with an impressive 2-0 victory over host nation Lesotho. In a tightly contested game, the team displayed remarkable discipline, teamwork, and grit, qualities that have come to define their style of play.

Led by coaches Friday Simposya and Kunda Mwila, the team demonstrated tactical awareness and mental resilience, setting a solid tone for their qualifying campaign. The squad comprises eight standout athletes: Miriam Sakala, Grace Mutale, Daniel Kaumba, David Kalunga, Selina Banda, Sunday Kangongo, Rita Natanje, and John Chanda, all of whom earned their spot after showing exceptional performance during preparations.

However, in their second match of the day, Zambia faced a tough challenge against a well-drilled South African side. Despite a valiant effort and flashes of brilliance, Zambia fell 2-0. The loss was a setback, but the team remained undeterred, vowing to regroup and refocus ahead of their evening rematch against Lesotho.

With more action ahead, Zambia remains firmly in contention and focused on securing a spot at the African championship. The team’s resilience and spirit continue to inspire hope as they chase Baseball5 glory on the regional stage.