DR ‹ › On Monday, Zambia's coach, Moses Mwape Sichone, expressed his surprise at his team's 3-0 defeat against Morocco, highlighting that their primary focus remains on «building a team for the future». «This was not the outcome we anticipated. But that's football for you. Our players were a bit tense at times. I extend my congratulations to the Moroccan team on their victory», he remarked during a press conference following the Morocco-Zambia match, part of the third day of the Africa Cup of Nations (Group A). «Exiting the tournament early is tough, but we have to accept it. It's never too late to develop a strong team. Building in football demands time, investment, and patience», he emphasized. He noted that while Zambia was well-prepared for the clash, «the Moroccan team capitalized on the mistakes we made». Morocco is set to face the third-placed team from Group C, D, or E in the round of 16, scheduled for next Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
