Sredojevic: It will be a tactical roller-coaster against Morocco
Zambiaâs coach Milutin âMichoâ Sredojevic said it will be a true stage for tactical roller-coaster when
Chipolopolo face Morocco at the quarterfinal stage of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroon 2020 on Sunday.
Defending champions Morocco qualified after topping Group C, while Zambia finished second in Group D. The two teams did not suffer defeat in their three group matches.
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But Sredojevic made it clear that in such a tournament if you want to win, then you must face the best.
Niger coach Doula laments early CHAN exit
Niger coach Harouna Doula could not hide his disappointment after seeing Mena eliminated from Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the group stage of the tournament in Cameroon.
The West African crashed out of the competition, designed exclusively for home-based players, on Monday when they were defeated 2-1 by DR Congo.
The Leopards, who have been ravaged by Covid-19 outbreak in their camp, reached the last eight of the tournament on Monday thanks to a fortuitous 2-1 victory over a gallant Niger side.
A 90th minute howler by Niger goalkeeper Abdoul Razak Halidou allowed the Leopards to win the match in the last minute and end the Mena hopes of advancing.
Zambia through to CHAN quarter final stage
The Chipolopolo of Zambia are through to the quarter final stage at the on-going Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon.
Coach Milutin âMichoâ Sredojevicâs team booked a place in the knock-out stage after battling to a goalless draw in their last Group D match played at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium on Wednesday.
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Zambia came all out from the start to try and get an early goal, but the Namibian team defended in numbers. Emmanuel Chabula and Luka Banda had their shots blocked by the Namibian goalkeeper Ndisiro Kamaijanda.
DR Congo defeat Niger to top group, Halidou blunder proves costly
DR Congo finished top of Group B of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2020 after beating Niger 2-1 in Yaounde on Monday.
A 90th minute howler by Mena goalkeeper Abdoul Razak Halidou allowed the Leopards to win the match and end their opponents hopes of advancing.
With the score at 1-1 Niger were hoping to win to qualify for the knock-out stage of the tournament until Halidouâs attempt to clear a back pass ended as a gift to Leopards striker Masasi Obenza who gratefully tapped in for the winner.