Zambia pulled off a 15 point to hand Nigeria’s Black Stallions a defeat at the Africa Rugby Cup 1C Cup in Lusaka.
Azeez Ladipo’s penalty and Onoru Jatto’s try in the first half was all the Nigerian side could pull off in the tie.
Zambia scored two tries in the first half and kicked over a penalty as the score stood at 12-8.
Both sides started the second half more determined but Zambia managed to kick another penalty over for another three points.
In his post match chat, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Technical Director, Fasimoye Olatunji, expressed concerns over some questionable calls made by the referee in favour of the host who were desperate to host to win and gain promotion into the 1B division.
Olatunji submitted that the team will have to come all out against Zimbabwe on Wednesday if they are to step up to Cup 1B.
The federation is still awaiting Rugby Africa’s decision’s after a formal complaint was made over Zambia Rugby Union’s decision to appoint a referee from Kenya and touch judges and match commissioner from Zambia for the match against the Black Stallions. Developing sport through objective, accurate and balanced reportage.
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