Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – Zambia’s Chipolopolo First Appearance in Eight Years

Chipolopolo makes a return to the AFCON under Avram Grant and has set sights on moving past the group stage and possibly winning the tournament.

Zambia made history on the continent when it defeated a star-studded Ivorian side to win the 2012 AFCON. The team was led by the Katongo brothers, Christopher and Felix.

11 years after the win, Zambian football has struggled, with the team crashing out in the group stage in the 2013 and 2015 editions, while it has failed to qualify for the last three…