CHIPOLOPOLO aim to maintain their early lead in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers when they face Niger away in Marrakech, Morocco today. Avram Grant’s side heads to Morocco following a 4-2 home victory over Congo Brazzaville on November 17 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. That win put Zambia top of Group E ahead of second-placed Tanzania who stunned third-placed Niger 24 hours later in Marrakech, but Grant is not taking Niger’s loss as an obvious indicator of Tuesday’s outcome. While answering questions during the pre-match press conference yesterday, Grant hinted that the team aimed to sustain its winning mentality and pocket maximum points in Morocco. “Niger is playing good football, and we have prepared well....

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