In the upcoming round of Group F matches at the Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia is set to face Tanzania at Stade de San Pedro on Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, tournament favorites Morocco, who lead the group, will take on second-placed Congo DR earlier in the day at the same venue.
Zambia, returning after missing the last three AFCON editions, sought to secure their first tournament win since their surprising triumph in 2012 when facing Congo DR on Wednesday. Despite struggling to create goal-scoring opportunities, managing only three shots, Chipolopolo secured a valuable point with a 1-1 draw.
Avram Grant's team took the lead in the first half as Kings Kangwa cleverly scored from 25 yards, exploiting Lionel Mpasi's positioning after attempting to tackle Patson Daka. While the result may not have been a victory, Zambia aims to capitalize on this match, considering their unbeaten record against Tanzania in their last four encounters.
In contrast, Tanzania faced a daunting task against Morocco, and their attacking struggles were evident throughout the entire 90 minutes. With only two touches in Morocco's box, it marked their lowest tally in AFCON history and the lowest among all teams in the first round.
Having not won in AFCON history, Tanzania's defeat against Morocco added to their challenges. Furthermore, Adel Amrouche's suspension for eight matches, following a complaint by Morocco about insulting remarks, has left Tanzania with a coaching change. Hemed Morocco is now appointed as the acting coach for the remainder of the tournament, assisted by Juma Mgunda.
Despite the setbacks, Tanzania aims to bounce back and secure their first-ever AFCON win. The coaching change adds an element of adjustment for the team, and they will face a motivated Zambia side eager to capitalize on their past success against the Taifa Stars. As the Group F dynamics unfold, Sunday's matches promise both redemption and further challenges for the competing nations.
