Chipolopolo Hope To Revive 2022 Qatar Race In Today’s Match

Chipolopolo Zambia return to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying action today in their game against Equatorial Guanine in an attempt to comeback from their loss to Group B leaders Tunisia who beat them 2-0 on September 7 in Ndola.

Zambia are tied second in Group B on 3 points with Equatorial Guinea. Leaders Tunisia have 6 points after their win against Mauritania earlier this week.

Chipolopolo’s loss to Tunisia came after a promising start to their Group B qualifiers when they beat Mauritania 2-1 away on September 3.

But Chipolopolo coach Beston Chambeshi remains confident they can rebound and maintain their strong form despite September’s setback at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

“We have talked to the players, there is no pressure playing away from home. All we need is just to go and express ourselves and enjoy the game,” Chambeshi said.

“They have to play like they are at home because nowadays there is no home ground advantage; it is the way you plan. I believe that the boys will come out and show their character.”

Chipolopolo need to use away game to their advantage as the UK-based duo of Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala will not be available to attended Group B home match on October 10 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Patson and Fashion are returning to the UK immediately after today’s game because of current travel restrictions between Zambia and the UK preventing them from returning home.

Meanwhile, striker Evans Kangwa has been ruled out of the today’s game with a hamstring injury.