Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic says he will not treat 2022 CHAN qualifiers opponents Mozambique lightly.
The two sides meet in the first round qualifying stage in July as Chipolopolo chases a fourth successive trip to the CHAN.
“Zambia is always expected to be a strong team but of course it is a tricky game against Mozambique because everybody is thinking it is easy,” Asanovic said.
July’s date will mark Zambia and Mozambique’s second meeting in a CHAN qualifier.
Seven years ago, Chipolopolo beat Mozambique 3-0 at home and drew 1-1 away to advance to Rwanda 2016 CHAN where Zambia reached the quarterfinals.
Chipolopolo will visit Maputo in the first leg on July 23 and will later host The Mamba’s on July 30.
Winner will face Malawi or Zimbabwe in the final stage during the periods of August 26-28 and September 2-4 in the first and final leg fixtures respectively.
“Playing one opponent is not easy, especially when you are playing two games,” Asanovic said.
“First of all we shall take it step by step and first we shall think about a win in the first round against Mozambique after that we shall think about the second opponent.”
