Zambia's Chissala After 'Provocative' Statement: 'Morocco Among Africa's Best'

Wilson Chissala, a player for the Zambian national team, acknowledged Morocco's superiority following his country's heavy 3-0 defeat in a match played today, which was part of the final round of the group stage for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Zambian player expressed his disappointment with the result, while simultaneously emphasizing his great respect for the Atlas Lions' performance. He spoke after the match, stating:

"We are disappointed with the result, but we gave our best. Morocco was the better side, played well, and is one of the best teams in Africa."

This statement was a complete contrast to Chissala's pre-match remarks, which were considered provocative. He had previously downplayed the Moroccan team, suggesting at the time that the Atlas Lions were "media-inflated" and susceptible to defeat.

The Moroccan national team dominated the proceedings of the match, securing a clear 3-0 victory. Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring, followed by Brahim Diaz who added the second goal, before El Kaabi returned to net the third, confirming the Atlas Lions' clear superiority on the field.

With this victory, the Moroccan national team secured the top spot in their group and guaranteed qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, continuing their strong presence in the continental tournament held on home soil.