Chipolopolo Coach Positive Ahead of CHAN Tournament

Chipolopolo Coach Wedson Nyirenda says his team can bring the trophy home if it is fully supported ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. 

Nyirenda says his technical bench has requested at least two international friendly games before the February 1st kickoff.

Reuben Kamanga, General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia, was positive about the team's chances of securing friendly matches. 

Speaking to the players at the Kafue Celtic training ground, Kamanga said, “The President of FAZ wants to see that this team is prepared so that when we go to CHAN, we can get a good result. Work with the coaches to make sure you are ready in your various positions to go and deliver for Zambia.” 

Zambia’s opponents will be unveiled on January 15 when the tournament draws are held in Nairobi.

The 2024 CHAN tournament will be hosted by three East African countries, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 AFCON.

“The boys are doing very well, the discipline is high, and the commitment, as you have seen, they say there is always a first time for everything, and we are determined to do just that,” added Wedson Nyirenda.