Zambia – Comoros: an early, must-win in Group A 
Zambia and Comoros meet on Friday at the Mohammed V Stadium for their second outing in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations. After a first matchday full of mixed messages, this game could already carry real weight in the race for qualification.
Zambia: a draw that gave hope — but there’s a lot to fix 
Zambia didn’t win their opener against Mali, but the point snatched at the death left a fairly positive feel. The Chipolopolo had been sliding into a rough patch before the tournament, and that stoppage-time equaliser at least stopped the rot.
Trailing after Mali took the lead, the Zambians looked toothless for long spells. Chances were rare and the offensive threat limited. It took a Patson Daka header in the dying minutes to avoid another defeat.
Still, the result extends a long winless run at the AFCON. Zambia haven’t won in the competition for several editions, trading frustrating draws for narrow losses. Even so, that first point lets them approach the next game with a bit more calm.
Against Comoros the aim is simple: take the three points and put themselves in a good spot before the final day. To do that they’ll have to raise their level in the final third — the attacking output against Mali was nowhere near enough.
Comoros: a logical defeat but reasons to hope 
Comoros knew they were up against it against hosts Morocco. Still, Stefano Cusin’s men stood up to the Atlas Lions for the entire first half — organised, disciplined.
The difference came after the break, when the Comorians eventually folded twice. The final score doesn’t fully show the resistance they offered for an hour, but it does leave Comoros bottom after matchday one.
The general momentum is worrying, with several defeats in a row heading into this AFCON. Another loss to Zambia would seriously damage their qualification hopes and bring them closer to a group-stage exit.
That said, Comoros can lean on recent history between these teams. They’ve not lost to Zambia in recent meetings — a little psychological edge that could matter in a match this big.
Likely lineups
Zambia : Mwansa, M. Banda, B. Sakala, Chanda, Musonda, Chaiwa, Kangwa, Tembo, F. Sakala, Daka, L. Banda
Comoros : Pandor, Toibubu, Soilihi, Kari, Boura, B. Youssouf, Z. Youssouf, Mohammed, Selemani, N’Changama, Said
Key takeaways
- Zambia halted a negative run with a stoppage-time draw against Mali.
- The Chipolopolo must improve in attack if they want to win.
- Comoros held firm for a half against Morocco before folding.
- Comoros remain unbeaten against Zambia in recent meetings.
Football Prediction Zambia vs Comoros
Zambia to win
Despite a poor recent record against Comoros, Zambia look better equipped in experience and in managing big moments. If the Chipolopolo are sharper in front of goal, they’ve got a real chance to win and take a step towards qualification.
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