Kalusha Bwalya: Photo Credit: Kalusha Bwalya Facebook page.
Zambia football legend Kalusha Bwalya has said Chipolopolo are a powerhouse capable of causing an upset at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals once past the group stages.
He spoke to the South African Broadcasting Corporation after the AFCON draw held in Rabat, Morocco Monday. “If Zambia goes through—out of the group stage, I think you will see a very good team. Zambia has always been a powerhouse in African football. We don't make any apologies for that,” Bwalya said.
The Chipolopolo, who have secured back-to-back AFCON qualifications under ex-Chelsea coach Avram Grant, have been drawn into Group A alongside Morocco, Mali and Comoros.
The continental showpiece will take place from December 21 2025 to January 18, 2026.
2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Draw Results:
Group A
Morocco
Mali
Zambia
Comoros
Group B
Egypt
South Africa
Angola
Zimbabwe
Group C
Nigeria
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania
Group D
Senegal
Congo DR
Benin
Botswana
Group E
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Equatorial Guinea
Sudan
Group F
Côte d' Ivoire
Cameroon
Gabon
Mozambique
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