Zambia's Sakala: 'Morocco Won AFCON Once, So Did We - Chances Are Equal'

Fashion Sakala, captain of the Zambian national team, asserted that his team's chances are equal to those of the Moroccan national team ahead of their crucial match on Monday at 20:00 GMT+1. The encounter marks the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, with Sakala emphasizing his focus on securing a victory rather than individual Moroccan players.

During the pre-match press conference, Sakala addressed the prospect of facing star player Achraf Hakimi. "He is an excellent player," Sakala stated, "but the most important thing for me is our desire to win. Our primary objective is to secure all three points, and we do not focus on names or individual players."

He further elaborated on his team's confidence, drawing parallels from history. "History tells us that Morocco has won the Africa Cup once, and so have we," Sakala noted. "Therefore, the chances are equal. We are ready to handle the match."

Sakala concluded by recalling Zambia's past achievements: "Zambia defeated big names when we won the Africa Cup of Nations, so we are capable of doing that. We are still participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, and we are ready to fight for the Zambian national team."