Zambia coach Moses Sichone has expressed his disappointment following his outfit elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Chipolopolo succumbed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat to the Atlas Lions in their final Group A clash, held at Moulay Abdellah Stadium, confirming their elimination from the continental showpiece.
After the Morocco defeat, Moses Sichone described his outfit elimination as painful, while criticizing officiating in Morocco defeat.
“I am not satisfied with the way the referee managed our match against Morocco,” Sessoun told reporters. “He gave yellow cards to many of our players, and I believe Ayoub El Kaabi’s goal came from an offside position. This does not justify the loss, but what happened was clear to everyone.”
“Being eliminated from the tournament is painful, but nothing can be changed now.”
Morocco secured promotion comfortably, while Zambia, which had a disappointing tournament, exited the tournament after placing fourth with two points from two draws against Mali and Comoros.
No third team will qualify from this group, as Comoros have already been eliminated with the same points tally. Mali qualified in second place with 3 points, repeating what Egypt did in the previous edition.
