CHIPOLOPOLO READY FOR CRUCIAL AFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST CÔTE D’IVOIRE

The Chipolopolo concluded their preparations on Thursday forward of Friday’s Group G Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier towards reigning African champions Côte d’Ivoire.

Coach Avram Grant and his technical crew led a centered coaching session on the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

However, Zesco United defender Tandi Mwape sat out as a result of an damage sustained in coaching and can bear a late health take a look at.

The Chipolopolo will host Côte d’Ivoire on Friday at 18:00 hours on the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Grant acknowledged the energy of Côte d’Ivoire however emphasised that Zambia will concentrate on their very own efficiency to safe a optimistic consequence.

Speaking on the pre-match convention, Grant expressed that the crew is extremely motivated by the prospect of consecutive AFCON appearances.

Côte d’Ivoire’s coach, Emmerse Fae, acknowledged that their confirmed qualification for the AFCON is not going to alter their method to the sport towards Zambia.

Côte d’Ivoire tops Group G with 9 factors, adopted by Zambia with seven factors, and Sierra Leone with 5 factors.

Chad, with three factors, has been eradicated following a 1-1 draw with Sierra Leone.

The prime two groups in Group G will qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON.