The truth on the field prevailed over the provocations . After describing Morocco as an "overrated" team before the match, Zambian midfielder Wilson Chisala radically changed his discourse after his team’s heavy defeat (3-0), acknowledging the undisputed superiority of the Atlas Lions.
Mission accomplished for Walid Regragui. After the convincing victory over Zambia (3-0) , the national coach did not hide his satisfaction, hailing a collective performance that was completed at the ideal time to approach the knockout phase.
It’s crunch time for the group stage. This Monday, December 29, the Atlas Lions return to the Moulay Abdellah complex pitch in Rabat to face Zambia . After a setback against Mali, Walid Regragui’s men must absolutely win to reassure their fans and secure their first place. Here’s everything you need to know to not miss this match, including the broadcast channels.
It’s a big night for the Atlas Lions. This Monday at 8pm, the national team will face Zambia at the Moulay Abdellah complex with a clear mission: validate the first place in Group A. After a final training session on Sunday evening marked by general optimism but also by the cautious management of Saïss’ case, the players are calling on the public to transform the stadium into a cauldron for this last test of the group stage.
The moment of truth is approaching for Walid Regragui and his men. On Sunday evening, the Mohammed VI complex hosted the last training session before the decisive clash against Zambia. A preparation under the watchful eye of the Federation’s president, Fouzi Lekjaa, but without the captain Romain Saïss, who remained on the sidelines of the group.
The challenge is immense and Moses Sichone is aware of it. On the eve of the decisive clash against the Atlas Lions for the third round of the CAN , the Zambian coach has played the card of frankness and admiration. While he fears the atmosphere in Rabat and the Moroccan power, he has not spared praise for the Kingdom’s infrastructure, which he considers worthy of European standards.
While some Atlas Lions, especially the newcomers like Hamza Igamane and Neil El Aynaoui, shone in Morocco’s two matches against Niger (5-0) and Zambia (2-0) for the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, others - among the veterans - like Eliesse Ben Seghir were unable to make an impact.
The Moroccan national football team continued its flawless run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by defeating Zambia 2-0 on Monday, September 8th in Lusaka. Already qualified, the Atlas Lions recorded a seventh consecutive victory in this Group E, thanks to goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Hamza Igamane.
After largely dominating Niger (5-0) last Friday, Morocco faces Zambia this Monday as part of the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
After validating their ticket for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Niger (5-0), the Moroccan national team travels to Zambia this Monday, September 8th. While this 8th round qualifier match is now without stakes in the standings, with the first place in Group E already secured, it holds strategic importance for coach Walid Regragui and his squad.
Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, when publishing the list of Atlas Lions called up for the two matches against Niger and Zambia, praised the performances of the local players who won the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025) against Madagascar (3-2), Saturday in Nairobi (Kenya).
After their defeat on Sunday against Kenya (0-1) during the third round of the group stage of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, the Atlas Lions will have to win against the Chipolopolos of Zambia this Thursday during the fourth round to secure their ticket for the round of 16.