A test of brevity at Mardan Sports Complex for new Chipolopolo boss Asanovic in a contest Congo Brazzaville vs Zambia.
Congo Brazzaville 1-3 Zambia with goals from Enock Mwepu, Kings Kangwa, and Frankie Musonda won it for Zambia.
Guy Mbenza only goal for Congo came through in the 34th minute from the spot.
Brighton & Hove Albion star Enock Mwepu had also scored a penalty 14 minutes earlier in the 20th minute. This marked the first goal for Zambia and also for the friendly game.
The Turkiye Arsenal Tula striker Kings Kangwa scored the second goal in the 24th minute Enock Mwepu assist.
The second half was dry with the only goal from Frankie Musonda who saw a dream come true. ‘It was a dream debut for me’ participating in the Chipolopolo Frankie said.
Frankie had the assist come from Rodrick Kabwe
What is next for Chipolopolo? Zambia plays Benin on Sunday in the final friendly match to conclude their FIFA window international fixtures.
Lineup for Congo Brazaville
1. Christopher Mafoumbi, Chrsitopher Missilou, 6. Ryan Bidounga, 20. Bradley Mazikou, 12. Antoine Makoumbou, 14. Durel Anounou, 9. Prince Ibara, 15. Dylan Saint-Louis, 21. Benni Makouana, 19. Guy Mbenza
Substitutes: 18. Mittali Harvey, 16. Mons Bassouamina 17.
Joe Ombandzabea, 13. Massa Chansel, 22. Franic Nzaba, 2,
Morgan Poarty, 11. Prestige Mboungou, 13. Mavis Tchibota, 7.
Giovanni Ipami, 3. Silvere Ganvoualambossy
Lineup for Zambia
16. Toaster Nsabata, 14. Frankie Musonda, 19. Aime Mabika,
08. Lubambo Musonda, 13. Roderick Kabwe, 22. Gamphani Lungu,
17. Clatous Chama, 20. Kings Kangwa, 09. Evans Kangwa,
10. Lameck Banda, 11. Enock Mwepu
Substitutes: 1. Lawrence Mulenga, 03. Benedict Chepeshi,
04. Shemmy Mayembe, 07. Kelvin Kampamba, 23. Prosper Chiluya,
15. Dominic Chanda, 06. Tandi Mwape, 05. Miguel Chaiwa,
21. Prince Mumba, 12. Emmanuel Banda
