Zambia's Chisala Provokes Morocco Ahead of AFCON Clash: "They Are Media-Inflated and Beatable"

Zambian international Wilson Chisala has ignited tensions ahead of Monday's crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage clash against Morocco, making statements that appeared to downplay the "Atlas Lions."

The Zambian player expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with Morocco and secure a positive result, asserting that the Atlas Lions' strength is exaggerated by the media. He stated, "The Moroccan national team is media-inflated, and it is possible to win against them."

Today's match holds significant importance, as Morocco aims to secure the top spot in Group A and avoid any complicated qualification scenarios. Zambia, meanwhile, enters the encounter with the ambition of snatching a ticket to the next round.

The "Atlas Lions" currently lead the group standings with 4 points, two points clear of both Mali and Zambia, while Comoros sits at the bottom with one point.

Historically, the head-to-head record favors Morocco, who have won 14 of the 22 previous encounters between the two sides, compared to 6 victories for Zambia and 2 draws.

In today's match, the national team aims to secure their fourth consecutive victory over Zambia in official competitions, further solidifying their strong presence in the continental tournament that they are hosting.