Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone has confirmed that experienced defender Stoppila Sunzu will not be available for selection for Zambia’s opening Group A match at the CAF 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after falling ill in Casablanca. Sichone revealed that the 2012 AFCON winner developed abdominal pains on Saturday, forcing him to miss training as a precautionary measure. “Stoppila developed abdominal pains on Saturday. After being assessed by our medical team, he was advised to rest and did not take part in training,” Sichone said. The gaffer made the revelation during a pre-match press conference ahead of Zambia’s crucial AFCON Group A opener against Mali today. Zambia’s quest to win a second Africa Cup of Nations title will face...

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