Beating Morocco Won’t Be Easy - Sichone

28.12.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️

Chipolopolo Head Coach Moses Sichone says a positive attitude will be decisive as Zambia prepare to take on hosts Morocco in their final Group A match tomorrow evening.

Addressing the media during the pre-match press conference in Rabat, Sichone expressed confidence in his team’s ability to rise to the occasion, insisting that Morocco can be beaten if Zambia approach the game with the right mindset.

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

He dismissed the significance of past meetings between the two sides, stressing that current performance at the tournament is what truly matters.

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

With the group delicately poised following Morocco’s 1–1 draw with Mali, Sichone emphasized that there will be no room for relying on other results.

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

The Chipolopolo tactician also praised Morocco’s world-class facilities, describing the infrastructure as a benchmark for the African 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 contest is evenly balanced, pointing to the pedigree of both teams on the continental stage.

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

Zambia remain unbeaten in the group and will be seeking a positive result against the hosts to secure progression to the knockout stages.

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