Chipolopolo’s World Cup Dream Ends at the Hands of Tanzania

Chipolopolo’s World Cup Dream Ends at the Hands of Tanzania

Zambia’s aspirations for their first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup have been dashed following a 1-0 home defeat to Tanzania on Tuesday.

The match, held at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, saw the Taifa Stars secure a crucial victory, leaving the Zambian fans in stunned silence.

The decisive moment came early in the game when Waziri Muhudi netted a goal, giving Tanzania the lead they needed.

Despite several attempts by Zambia to equalize, they were unable to break through the Tanzanian defense.

The loss was a significant blow to the Chipolopolo, who were hopeful of turning their fortunes around after a rocky start to their qualifying campaign.

This defeat marks the third consecutive loss for Avram Grant’s side in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Chipolopolo began their journey with a promising victory over the Republic of Congo, raising hopes for a successful campaign.

However, they faced setbacks with losses to Niger and Morocco on matchdays 2 and 3.

The string of defeats has now left Zambia struggling to keep their World Cup dreams alive, highlighting the challenges they face on the road to qualification.