Chipolopolo Boys coach Moses Sichone has praised his players following Zambia’s 1-1 draw against Mali.
Zambia came from behind to earn a point in a group A tie.
“My team struggled a bit, but I also have to praise the boys for keeping calm and ensuring we left the game at nil all at half time,” Sichone said
“It’s never easy to play the first game. Mali scored early because we gifted them the goal,”
“My team struggled a bit, but I also have to praise the boys for keeping calm and ensuring we left the game at nil all at half time.”
Sichone also praised goal scorer Patson Daka.
“I know the quality Patson brings, which is why I kept him on the pitch. I’m happy he scored today. Players like him and young talents like Sabobo Banda and David Simukonda showed character and promise. Young players are the way forward.”
“I want Facebook coaches to stop attacking our players and start showing them respect.”
“Comoros may have lost, but they showed character. Against Zambia, they will come looking to score, so we expect an open game.”
AFCON2025 Group A – Table & Fixtures
- 🇲🇦 Morocco — 3 points
- 🇲🇱 Mali — 1 point
- 🇿🇲 Zambia — 1 point
- 🇰🇲 Comoros — 0 points
Round 2:
- 🇲🇦 Morocco vs Mali 🇲🇱
- 🇿🇲 Zambia vs Comoros 🇰🇲
Round 3:
- 🇰🇲 Comoros vs Mali 🇲🇱
- 🇿🇲 Zambia vs Morocco 🇲🇦
