Monday, 22 June 2015

Africa Rugby Cup:Nigeria fall to Zambia


Azeez Ladipo's penalty and Onoru Jatto's try in the first half was all Nigeria's senior men Rugby team,the   Black Stallions could pull off as host-Zambia pulled off a 15points to 8 over  at the Africa Rugby cup 1C cup.
Zambia scored 2 tries in the first half and kicked over a penalty as the score stood at 12-8 at half time. 
The second half was tight for both teams but Zambia managed to kick another penalty over for another 3 points. 
Reacting after the game, NRFF technical director; Fasimoye Olatunji expressed concerns over some questionable calls made by the referee in favor of the host who were desperate to host to win and gain promotion into the 1B division.
He 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.
 

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