When will three consecutive victories for Zambia qualify for the CAN? Will probably be essential to mud off the archives, return in time to come back throughout such a efficiency by Chipolopolo. Their 2-0 victory in opposition to Lesotho on this 4th CAN 2023 qualifying day is nevertheless symbolic. Patson Daka’s companions have certainly put an finish to a protracted crossing of the desert. It has been 24 years because the Zambians final gained three straight CAN qualifiers
It should certainly be mandatory to return to the reign of the late Ben Bamfuchile to retrace the final time that Zambia gained three successive victories within the qualifying group stage. In 1999, Zambia beat Kenya 1-0 in Lusaka, Madagascar 3-0 at Konkola Stadium earlier than a well-known 1-0 away win in opposition to DR Congo. These performances at the moment are forgotten. Zambia has thus simply overwhelmed Comoros 2-1 at dwelling in Lusaka, Lesotho 3-1 at dwelling in Ndola and 2-0 away, notably in opposition to the identical opponent.
With 9 factors in Group H, the Chipolopolo have already put a foot and 4 toes in Ivory Coast.
Grant pays tribute to Patson Daka
Zambian coach Avram Grant pays tribute to double goalscorer Patson Daka, concerned in his workforce’s victory. “Daka did an excellent job within the first recreation. He moved quite a bit and on Sunday (within the return match). He knew what to do being among the finest,” bows Grant, happy with the success of his gamers and good place to qualify for the following CAN.
Jim CEESAY
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