We Must Win – Katongo

SKIPPER Christopher Katongo says the Chipolopolo cannot afford to drop points in Saturday’s 2015 Morocco Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger in Niamey.
And goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene, defender Stopilla Sunzu, midfielder Nathan Sinkala, and strikers James Chamanga and Emmanuel Mayuka joined the Chipolopolo in the afternoon yesterday.
Katongo said in an interview yesterday after a morning training session at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka that the Chipolopolo need to beat Niger to remain in contention to qualify for the tournament in Morocco.
Zambia and Niger have a point each in Group F, leaders Cape Verde have six points while Mozambique have two.
“If we lose that one [game against Niger] then we have to count ourselves out. We just have to win and I think the boys are ready,” Katongo said.
He said all the players know what is at stake having dropped points against Mozambique and Niger.
Zambia battled to a goalless draw with Mozambique in Ndola before losing 1-2 to Cape Verde in Praia.
Other foreign-based players in camp are defender Kabaso Chongo, striker Given Singuluma, and midfielders Chisamba Lungu and Rainford Kalaba.
“We are going away but we are not counting the game as an away match. We don’t have to drop points like we have done in previous matches. That’s why I was telling the young players that don’t wait for anybody to come and play, you are here and just consider yourselves that you are going to play,” Katongo said.
The 2012 Africa Cup hero said the presence of many local players is good because it is a transition period.
And Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) communications manager Nkweto Tembwe said the other foreign-based stars were expected late yesterday.
The other players who were expected to join the team yesterday are defender Emmanuel Mbola and forward Jacob Mulenga.
Tembwe said the team is expected to leave for Niamey tomorrow or Thursday.
Tembwe also said the advance party led by FAZ head of administration and competitions Julio Chiluba was scheduled to depart for Niger yesterday.

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15 Responses to We Must Win – Katongo

Levy

October 7, 2014 at 12:25 pm

Ba fyatile lyonse efyo mulanda!! You fail to beat Mozambique at home, fail to beat Cape Verde and now you are saying you will win in Niger!! We should just start looking for a team to adopt and support next year at the tourney!!
zebige

October 7, 2014 at 12:34 pm

All the best..wll be waiting.
Judge Joe Bidden

October 7, 2014 at 12:35 pm

Katongo Chris kapuli hes good at talking, were they not talking beating Mozambique at home? Even the coach Ganja should just perform and stop blaming the players. Losing this one then we go nowhere. Even our AFCON 2012 champions will be sealed as a fluke! I havent seen such champion sliding backwards ever since like Zambia. Phuck patriotism!
Truth be told

October 7, 2014 at 1:49 pm

Do we have a plane or are Kambwili and Kalu sitting around hoping for a miracle.
Ba game

October 7, 2014 at 2:41 pm

i think we shud just put football aside and start acting porngraphy coz i have seen gud upcoming zambians doing well when it comes to porn, am sure bobby east har sis iris will agree wth me, and remember sex has no loose.
- pj
  
  October 7, 2014 at 10:01 pm
  
  Ba game mwalasa. Just legalise pornography may we can do better. So far we have seen young talent in bob east and his sister iris. Lets support them for a start and forget about qualifying to Afcon atase
club zero

October 7, 2014 at 4:49 pm

Ba katongo,ba chikala last time I watched zambia I failed to eat and sleep becoz of u and nw u ar sayin shit.amatole
Emies Kasongo

October 7, 2014 at 8:51 pm

Former Champions Pliz Go On And Conqure Them We Are All Behind Yov GO ZAMBIA GO! Lets Retain Thd Championship In 2015
justiny barton

October 8, 2014 at 6:19 am

all the best guys
Wiseman

October 8, 2014 at 6:56 am

Best wishes guyz
Wiseman

October 8, 2014 at 8:27 am

Elo uyu janza taishiba wen and who2 substute, but i blame his employer.
CK

October 8, 2014 at 9:34 am

I believe Zambia can put up a surprising performance…Lets stay well coordinated and focussed , no room 4 errors.
Emelia mwale

October 8, 2014 at 10:12 am

Guys just believe yoselves u can do wonders,go zed go
IF NOT

October 8, 2014 at 10:15 am

Support your local team pipo, whether they win or lose it’s about Zambia and not their individual names.
Muzompiki

October 8, 2014 at 2:15 pm

KIKIKIKIKIKIKI FUNNY COMMENTS…………..