World Cup (Q): Zambia have ingredients needed to beat Morocco – Bwalya

Former Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Kalusha Bwalya believes the Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture presents a good chance for Zambia to showcase its prowess as an African powerhouse.

The Chipolopolo, will host the Atlas Lions at Levy Mwanawasa in Ndola. Already qualified Morocco, have garnered 18 points, Tanzania lies in second with 10 points, Zambia are third on six points, while Congo are lying at the bottom with one point.

Speaking after visiting the Chipolopolo camp, the 1988 African Footballer of the Year, urged the team to deliver a positive result for the nation on Monday.

“Like every Zambian fan I am looking forward to the game tomorrow. If we aspire to get to a good level, tomorrow we have a good chance, we have the ingredients, we have the players we need, and we have to beat Morocco. We will use Morocco as the team to beat,” Bwalya told FAZ Media.

He added: “I would like to thank President Keith Mweemba for inviting me to be at the Levy Mwanawasa. The boys look good and motivated; I shared one or two words with them.”

Bwalya serves as vice chairperson of the FAZ Technical Committee where other greats like Kenneth Malitoli, Patrick Phiri and Daniel Kabwe. He interacted with the players and technical staff before winding down with an interview with the media.

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