da winzada777: The South African team led by captain Ahmed Amla of KwaZulu-Natal beatBotswana in the final of the Africa Cup in Lusaka, Zambia, yesterday to takethe tournament trophy
Bronwyn Wilkinson10-Sep-2002The South African team led by captain Ahmed Amla of KwaZulu-Natal beatBotswana in the final of the Africa Cup in Lusaka, Zambia, yesterday to takethe tournament trophy.South Africa bowled Botswana out for just 38 runs to win the final by 270runs and to bring home the Africa Cup.”There were three major benefits for South African cricket at thistournament,” said UCB CEO Gerald Majola today. “Firstly, the South Africanteam won handsomely, and they are the proud champions of Africa. Secondly,it has given this young team that was chosen from across the South Africanspectrum the chance to play international cricket together and to build forthe future. And thirdly, it was most meaningful to participate in atournament that is a vital part of the drive to make Africa a majorcricketing continent,” Majola added.