Positive mindset key as Chipolopolo face Morocco in must win encounter, says coach Sichone

Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone believes Zambia can overcome hosts Morocco if the team approaches tomorrow evening’s final Group A clash with the right attitude.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference in Rabat on Sunday, Sichone expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to rise to the occasion, insisting that Morocco can be beaten if Zambia approaches the game with the right mindset.

“We need a positive attitude. Morocco can be beaten,” Sichone said.

The coach downplayed the relevance of past encounters between the two sides, stating that current performances at the tournament are more important than history.

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“What matters is not how many times we have played Morocco, but how they have performed at this tournament,” he said.

With Group A delicately poised following Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Mali, Sichone stressed that Zambia cannot afford to depend on other results to progress.

“The draw by Morocco against Mali means every team must win on its own merit,” he added.

Sichone also took time to commend Morocco’s world-class sporting infrastructure, describing it as a model for the rest of the continent.

“We are happy with the infrastructure here and we hope every African country can emulate what the Moroccans have done,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chipolopolo captain, Fashion Sakala, believes the encounter will be evenly contested, citing the strong pedigree of both teams on the continental stage.

“It’s a fifty-fifty affair. Zambia and Morocco have both won an AFCON title,” Sakala said.

Zambia remains unbeaten in the group and will be aiming for a positive result against the hosts to secure qualification to the knockout stage.

The match will kick off at 21:00 CAT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

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