Kamanga Encourages Fans to Rally Behind Chipolopolo

Kamanga Encourages Fans to Rally Behind Chipolopolo

Football Association of Zambia President Andrew Kamanga has called upon fans to offer unwavering support to the Chipolopolo Boys as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking during his weekly update, “The President’s Corner,” Kamanga emphasized the importance of fans fostering a positive atmosphere around the team’s goals and encouraging them to bring honor to the nation.

During his update, Kamanga also hinted at the possibility of arranging international friendly matches for the 2012 AFCON winners during their international camp in Saudi Arabia.
He explained, “The Chipolopolo preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are underway, with the team set to enter camp in Lusaka in the next few days before heading to Saudi Arabia for an international camp, featuring friendly matches.
Saudi Arabia serves as a strategic location for these preparations, facilitating networking with other teams setting up pre-tournament camps and providing a conducive environment for focused preparation.”

Kamanga expressed confidence in the team’s potential success, stating, “We have every reason to believe that with good preparations, we can have a fruitful tournament.
We have a group of players that have grown together over time and are eager to carve out their own place in history. Our duty is to ensure organizational support for them.”

He appealed to the fans to maintain a positive outlook, saying, “We also appeal to the fans to speak positively about the team’s aspirations and encourage them to bring pride to our nation.
Our engagements with the government regarding AFCON preparations have been consolidated, and we are hopeful that all logistical aspects will be well-coordinated.”

The team is scheduled to enter a local camp on December 26th to commence preparations for the 34th edition of the biennial African association football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football.
Zambia has been drawn into Group F alongside Morocco, DR Congo, and Tanzania for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.

The continental showcase is set to kick off on January 13, 2024, and will run through to February 11, 2024, with Ivory Coast opening the competition against Guinea Bissau on January 13, 2024.
Five cities will host groups, with Abidjan hosting Groups A and B, and other host cities including Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo, and San Pedro