Zambia have been regular features in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), qualifying for the finals an impressive four times out of the previous seven editions.
Chipolopolo will kick off their group A campaign against the Leopards of DR Congo on 7th August at the Nyayo stadium.
Their best performance came in the inaugural edition where they finished in the top three with a bronze medal following their 2-1 victory over Senegal.
Following their third-place finish in 2009, Zambia have since advanced from the group stages in all their appearances (2016, 2018, 2020) but failed to advance further than the quarter-final.
Qualification
Zambia qualified as a result of a walk-over following the pulling out of Mozambique.
Coach: Avram Grant
The experienced Israeli football manager will guide Zambia at the 2024 CHAN, taking over from Wedson Nyirenda who led the team through qualification. The former Chelsea and Portsmouth boss is known for his calm demeanour and strategic mindset, Grant brings vast experience to the Zambian technical bench.
Star Player:Kabaso Chongo
He is an experienced defender and also the team’s captain.
Profile
Nickname: Chipolopolo
Appearances: Four (2009, 2016, 2018, 2020)
Best result: 3rd (2009)
FIFA Ranking: 87
Group A(DR Congo,Angola,Kenya,Morocco
Dismas Otuke
Writes about 2024 chan for KBC Digital.
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