Stage-Set Fire: Chesala Dares Morocco Before AFCON Showdown
29 December 2025
Stage Set: Chesala's Bold Claim Ignites the AFCON Clash
Wilson Chisala, a Zambia forward, lights up the approaching showdown with fiery statements downplaying the Atlas Lions' strength ahead of the Group A finale at the Africa Cup of Nations.
In statements to the press, Chisala said: "the Morocco team is overhyped by the media, and it is possible to beat them," signaling confidence in his team's ability to deliver a positive result.
The Morocco national team will host Zambia tonight, Monday, in the final round of the group stage of AFCON, a clash of great significance for both teams.
Morocco currently leads Group A with four points, two ahead of Mali and Zambia, while Comoros sits bottom with a single point.
The Moroccans aim to record a fourth consecutive win over Zambia in official meetings, a streak not yet achieved in their head-to-head history.
Morocco and Zambia have met 22 times, with Morocco winning 14, two draws, and Zambia 6.
Punchline 1: If words could score goals, Chisala would be in the lead by a landslide. Punchline 2: Let the ball do the talking, because hype is not a substitute for a strike on target.
