Hervé Renard, the coach of Zambia, expressed the importance of starting the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) with a victory in their first match against Ethiopia. Renard, who led Zambia to their first CAN title in 2012, emphasized the significance of securing a win in the opening match. However, Zambia faced challenges, and their preparation for the tournament had revealed shortcomings, including three defeats and two goalless draws in five matches. The unexpected draw against Ethiopia raised concerns about Zambia’s form and their ability to defend their CAN title. The performance of other favorites, such as Ivory Coast, would be closely watched in the tournament.
CAN: ETHIOPIA’S DRAW THAT HERVÉ RENARD DIDN’T DARE IMAGINE!
