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LUSAKA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Zambia President Edgar Lungu will host a luncheon Wednesday for the country's Under-20 national soccer for lifting the 2017 Africa cup title, his office said on Tuesday.
The junior Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets) lifted the Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 title after beating Senegal 2-0 during the final match played at the National heroes Stadium in Lusaka, the country's capital on Saturday.
The team is also among three other African teams that will represent Africa at the 2017 FIFA World Cup Under-20 tournament to be hosted by South Korea in May.
"In honor of the victorious Under 20 National Team, His Excellency Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia will this Wednesday hold a State Luncheon for the team and the Football Association of Zambia," presidential spokesperson Amos Chanda said in a statement.
