Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Nsabata talks confidence and the work aheadĀ 

Chipolopolo goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata reflected on the team’s 1-0 win away to Chad in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match played at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium Annex 1 in Yaounde on Tuesday. 

Zambia beat Chad 1-0 courtesy of a 70th minute strike by Kennedy Musonda to cement Chipolopolo’s second spot after four Group G matches. 

Nsabata said it was not an easy game but the team really wanted to get the maximum points especially after playing to a barren draw at home just days earlier. 

ā€œIt was not an easy game. We really wanted the win especially after playing to a draw at home,ā€ Nsabata told the ZamFoot Crew.

Nsabata denied Marius Mouandilmadji from the penalty spot to assure Zambia maximum points on the road.

ā€œThe confidence is always there as a senior player. It was my first game since I got injured in South Africa but as a senior player you always have to come to the party when you get the chance and that’s why I had that confidence that I would save the penalty,ā€ he said.

The ZESCO United shot stopper is however alive to the tough road ahead and says the team needs to remain focused. 

ā€œWe just have to remain focused in these two remaining games. We donā€™t have to dance too much because we still have a lot of work,ā€ he said.

ā€œWe play Ivory Coast at home and it will be not an easy game as they will come to prove that they are the 2023/24 champions.ā€

Zambia will host Cote dā€™Ivoire next month before travelling to Monrovia for the final Group G match against the Leone Stars.

Aaron Mubanga
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