THE Chipolopolo will begin their quest to qualify for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a meeting against African champions Ivory Coast in a Group G match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast. The 2012 African champions hope to make a consecutive appearance at the AFCON after competing at the 2023 edition which was played in January this year in Ivory Coast, where they faced stiff competition from Morocco, Tanzania and Congo DR. Currently on a five-game winless streak, coach Avram Grant has a tough test on his hands and high expectations from fans back home. The gaffer however lamented the absence of key players who failed to make the trip due to injury and...

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