ZAMBIA Coach Avram Grant has put the blame for Chipolopolo’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Benin referee Djindo Louis. Louis officiated Zambia’s game with Tanzania and gave a red card to Rodrick Kabwe in the first half while the Chipolopolo boys were trailing the Taifer Stars 1-0. Despite the setback, Zambia fought back to draw the game 1-1 but the team capitulated in its final group game, losing 1-0 to Morocco on Wednesday night. Grant’s men were subsequently booted out of the AFCON tournament after finishing third in Group F with two points, five behind group winners Morocco and one behind DR Congo. Speaking during the post-match press conference, Grant said the Chipolopolo deserved to progress...

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