positive attitude key as Chipolopolo face Morocco – Sichone

CHIPOLOPOLO Head Coach Moses Sichone says a positive mindset will be crucial as Zambia prepare to face hosts Morocco in their final Group A match tomorrow evening.
Speaking to the media during a pre-match press conference in Rabat, Sichone showed confidence in his team’s capacity to rise to the challenge, insisting that Morocco can be defeated if Zambia approach the match with the correct mentality.
“We need a positive attitude. Morocco can be beaten,” said Sichone.

Sichone played down the importance of previous encounters between the two teams, stressing that present form at the tournament is what really counts.
“What matters is not how many times we have played Morocco, but how they have performed at this tournament,” he said.

With the group finely balanced following Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Mali, Sichone stressed that there will be no room for depending on other results.
“The draw by Morocco against Mali means every team must win on its own merit,” he added.

The Chipolopolo tactician also commended Morocco’s world-class facilities, describing the infrastructure as a standard for the continent.
“We are happy with the infrastructure here and we hope every African country can emulate what the Moroccans have done,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chipolopolo captain Fashion Sakala feels the match is evenly matched, pointing to the pedigree of both sides on the continental stage.
“It’s a fifty-fifty affair. Zambia and Morocco have both won an AFCON title,” said Sakala.

Zambia remain unbeaten in the group and will be aiming for a positive outcome against the hosts to secure qualification to the knockout stage.
The match kicks off at 21:00 CAT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat.