The Zambia National Soccer Team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign has come to an end following a 3–0 defeat to hosts Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Goals from Ayoub El Kaabi and Real Madrid star, Brahim Díaz in the 10th and 26th minutes respectively put the Atlas Lions in control, with the hosts dominating ball possession throughout the first half in front of a packed stadium.At the start of the second half, Zambia made two substitutions, with Eliya Mandanji coming on for Kabaso Chongo, while Lameck Banda replaced Joseph Liteta.the media reports that in the 51st minute, El Kaabi appeared to add a spectacular overhead-kick goal for Morocco. Although the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) initially ruled the goal offside, the decision was later overturned and the goal stood.The Chipolopolo coach, Moses Sichone made further changes in the 78th minute, introducing Wilson Chisala and Given Kalusa for Patson Daka and Kings Kangwa.However, the substitutions failed to inspire a consolation goal for the 2012 AFCON champions.Chipolopolo Striker Patson Daka has admitted that the team did not do enough, as Zambia allowed Morocco to play deep in their own half, adding that Zambia’s long balls did not work out.Group A has concluded with Morocco finishing top of the table with seven points, Mali in second place with three points, while Comoros and Zambia are tied on two points each.
Goals from Ayoub El Kaabi and Real Madrid star, Brahim Díaz in the 10th and 26th minutes respectively put the Atlas Lions in control, with the hosts dominating ball possession throughout the first half in front of a packed stadium. At the start of the second half, Zambia made two substitutions, with Eliya Mandanji coming on for Kabaso Chongo, while Lameck Banda replaced Joseph Liteta.the media reports that in the 51st minute, El Kaabi appeared to add a spectacular overhead-kick goal for Morocco. At the start of the second half, Zambia made two substitutions, with Eliya Mandanji coming on for Kabaso Chongo, while Lameck Banda replaced Joseph Liteta.
the media reports that in the 51st minute, El Kaabi appeared to add a spectacular overhead-kick goal for Morocco. Although the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) initially ruled the goal offside, the decision was later overturned and the goal stood. The Chipolopolo coach, Moses Sichone made further changes in the 78th minute, introducing Wilson Chisala and Given Kalusa for Patson Daka and Kings Kangwa.However, the substitutions failed to inspire a consolation goal for the 2012 AFCON champions.Chipolopolo Striker Patson Daka has admitted that the team did not do enough, as Zambia allowed Morocco to play deep in their own half, adding that Zambia’s long balls did not work out.Group A has concluded with Morocco finishing top of the table with seven points, Mali in second place with three points, while Comoros and Zambia are tied on two points each.
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The Chipolopolo coach, Moses Sichone made further changes in the 78th minute, introducing Wilson Chisala and Given Kalusa for Patson Daka and Kings Kangwa. However, the substitutions failed to inspire a consolation goal for the 2012 AFCON champions.Chipolopolo Striker Patson Daka has admitted that the team did not do enough, as Zambia allowed Morocco to play deep in their own half, adding that Zambia’s long balls did not work out.Group A has concluded with Morocco finishing top of the table with seven points, Mali in second place with three points, while Comoros and Zambia are tied on two points each. However, the substitutions failed to inspire a consolation goal for the 2012 AFCON champions.
Chipolopolo Striker Patson Daka has admitted that the team did not do enough, as Zambia allowed Morocco to play deep in their own half, adding that Zambia’s long balls did not work out.Group A has concluded with Morocco finishing top of the table with seven points, Mali in second place with three points, while Comoros and Zambia are tied on two points each. Chipolopolo Striker Patson Daka has admitted that the team did not do enough, as Zambia allowed Morocco to play deep in their own half, adding that Zambia’s long balls did not work out. Group A has concluded with Morocco finishing top of the table with seven points, Mali in second place with three points, while Comoros and Zambia are tied on two points each.
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