Zambia seek Group G dominance

Having qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament last week, Zambia will hope to secure top spot in Group G when they face Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Tuesday evening

Kick-off is at 6pm (CAT, GMT+2)

CURRENT FORM

The Copper Bullets came a long way from their 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in their opening Group G qualifier on 6 September.

Since then, Zambia went on a four-match unbeaten streak and recently recorded back-to-back victories against Chad and the reigning Afcon title holders respectively.

Chipolopolo cemented their place in next year’s tournament following their 1-0 win against Ivory Coast last time out and subsequently put themselves in pole position to top Group G after matchday six.

Sierra Leone, on the other hand, have been eliminated after picking up just five points from five matches played so far.

Also, Zambia emerged victorious the last time the two nations met after a nervy 3-2 win at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on 10 September.

WHAT WAS SAID

Reflecting on his side’s Afcon qualification, Zambia head coach Avram Grant called his side’s win over Ivory Coast as one of the most enjoyable moments of his illustrious career.

“I am very happy and after 51 years in my career this is one of the most enjoyable wins against a very good team, the champions of Africa with players from all over,” Grant said.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sierra Leone: Augustus Kargbo – The Cesena winger was a star during the most recent fixture between the two sides and will no doubt look to impress on Tuesday night yet again. With his direct running and goal threat attributes, Zambia will have to be on high alert throughout the 90 minutes.

Zambia: Kennedy Musonda – After scoring the winning goal against the Elephants last week, Musonda can easily be counted among the best players for Zambia during their 2025 Afcon qualifying campaign.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Matches played – 1

Sierra Leone wins – 0

Zambia wins – 1

Draws -0