In the crucial 5th day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers, Zambia, currently placed second in Group H, prepares to take on Côte d’Ivoire. Needing only a single point to secure qualification, the Chipolopolo squad is gearing up for this significant encounter under the guidance of coach Avram Grant, who has summoned a total of 29 players for the task at hand.
A notable inclusion in the squad is Stoppila Sunzu, who makes a remarkable comeback to the national team after a hiatus since 2019. The experienced 33-year-old defender, renowned for his stints with JN Xingzhou, Sochaux, Lille, Metz, and TP Mazembe, returns to bolster the defensive line after four years of absence.
Despite enduring a challenging season and experiencing relegation to the Championship with Leicester City, Patson Daka retains his place in the squad. The forward’s inclusion underscores the team’s confidence in his abilities and his potential impact on the pitch.
Zambia will play host to Ivory Coast in this pivotal encounter scheduled for June 17th, where both sides will vie for crucial points to secure their path to the upcoming CAN tournament.
