Flight Casablanca 2025: Chipolopolo to Open AFCON Qualification Race against Elephants

08.07.2024 | Football in my DNA

The stage is set for Zambia’s journey to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Chipolopolo are slated to kick off their Group G qualification campaign with a challenging away fixture against Cote d'Ivoire. The opening match, scheduled for the international window of September 2-10, will see Zambia battling the formidable Elephants on their home turf before hosting Sierra Leone.

September Opening Fixtures

• Away to Cote d'Ivoire: The Chipolopolo will face the Elephants in what promises to be a thrilling start to their qualification journey.
  

• Home against Sierra Leone: Following their opener, Zambia will return home to take on Sierra Leone, aiming to capitalize on home advantage.

October Doubleheader

In the October window, spanning from October 7-15, Zambia will encounter Chad in two crucial back-to-back fixtures.

• Home Fixture against Chad: Zambia will first host Chad, looking to secure maximum points.

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• Away to Chad in Ndjamena: The return leg in Ndjamena will be pivotal as the Chipolopolo aim to maintain their momentum on the road.
  

November Showdown

The final qualification window, from November 11-19, will be decisive for Zambia’s AFCON ambitions.

• Host Cote d’Ivoire: Zambia will welcome Cote d'Ivoire in what could be a crucial match for both teams.
  

• Away to Sierra Leone: The Chipolopolo will conclude their qualification campaign with an away fixture against Sierra Leone, hoping to clinch the necessary points to secure their spot in Morocco.

Path to Morocco 2025

The top two teams from each group will earn their place at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, the 35th edition of Africa’s premier football tournament. The championship, set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, will bring together the continent’s best teams for a spectacular display of football excellence.

Zambia’s road to Morocco is paved with tough encounters and high stakes, but the Chipolopolo are poised to rise to the challenge and secure their spot in Africa’s biggest sporting event.