AFCON 2023: Zambia vs Morocco: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Modified at :January 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM

The Chipolopolo and The Atlas Lions take on each other in this final match day of AFCON group stage.

An exciting display of African football is expected to be seen in the forthcoming and final matchday of group stage between Zambia and Morocco. Playing with energy and vitality, Zambia take on Morocco, a team recognised for being proficient at the game. Morocco will do all in their might to win the Group F, while Zambia looks to go into the next round of the tournament.

Fans expect a game characterised by strategy between two clever managers and the unpredictable beauty of the AFCON tournament as the two sides get ready for battle.

Kick-off

Thursday, 25th January 2024, 08:00 PM GMT; 01:30 AM IST

Location: Stade de San Pédro

Form

Zambia (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-D

Morocco (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Players to watch for

Patson Daka (Zambia)

Patson Daka is a Zambian prodigy known for his outstanding goal-scoring ability. He is a unique talent because of his quickness and clinical finishing. Daka is now regarded as one of Africa’s rising football stars due to his impressive club and national team performances.

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)

Hakimi is a versatile full-back with unrelenting pace and accuracy who thrives at counterattacks. Morocco’s ability to play both attacking and defensive roles boosts his play. He is a vital part of their strategy and an impressive force that improves their strength on the pitch. He has been superb in the games he has played so far in the AFCON 2023.

Match facts

Morocco won by two goals in the most recent meeting and the average number of goals scored in matches between Zambia and Morocco is 2.8.
In their meetings, Zambia and Morocco have scored 1.6 goals on average in the first half.

Injury and Team News

Currently, in this match-day of Group F of AFCON, Zambia have no injuries or suspensions. Meanwhile, Morocco have only one injury which is still on for full-back Mazraoui. He was not included in the squad for the match against DR Congo also, and it is expected he’ll miss this group stage match too.

Head-to-head

Matches: 5

Zambia: 1

Morocco: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted lineup for Zambia vs Morocco

Zambia Predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Mulenga; Phiri, Sunzu, Mwape, Musonda; Kapumbu, Mafwenta, Kangwa, Banda; Daka, Sakala

Morocco Predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Chibi; Ounahi, Amrabat, Ziyech, Amallah; Boufal, En-Nesyri

Match prediction for Zambia vs Morocco

There’s anticipation for an entertaining match between Zambia and Morocco in AFCON match day 3. The match offers energy and unpredictability with Morocco’s footballing ability and Zambia’s enthusiastic approach. The suspense is increased by the fact that the result depends on individual skill and careful choices. Morocco are surely superior over their opponents and are expected to win the group as well & Zambia’s resilience will be tested.

Prediction: Zambia 1 – 3 Morocco

Telecast for Zambia vs Morocco

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here