IVORY Coast are relishing a Chipolopolo revenge when they meet in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier following Thursday’s draw. Zambia has been drawn in Group G alongside Ivory Coast, a team that they know too well having played against each other in the previous qualifiers. Ivorian coach Emerse Fae says he is looking forward to renew the rivalry. The two sides clashed in the 2023 AFCON group phase qualifiers with the West Africans winning the first leg 3-1. In the second leg, Zambia produced a masterclass, beating the Elephants 3-0 at home in Ndola en route to qualifying to the Africa Cup of Nations. “I am satisfied because we are going to play against Zambia, a team that...

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