Former FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya believes Zambia can qualify to Russia 2018.The 1998 African Footballer of the year believes that the Current crop of players can make the Country proud.
Bwalya believes early preparation is key if Chipolopolo has to make its maiden appearance at the world. “King Kalu” as he is popularly Known took to Facebook shortly after the draw voice out his sentiments.
Zambia was yesterday drawn in Group B with Algeria, Nigeria and Cameroon. Algeria is Zambia toughest opponent on paper,as Chipolopolo last beat the North African giants in 1982.
Here is his full post
“World Cup draw is always difficult. Today’s draw no exception for every team and every group. Group B , Chipolopolo has had the better of Cameroon and Nigeria in the past. Algeria has
always given us some sleepless nights. Prepare
early, put everything in place and get ‘good’
results and set the pace in first two games then
you are up and running. The bigger the names of the opposition , the better Zambia plays. Have confidence in this group of players and you can see what happens. Anything can happen in this group. Teams will get points off each other and that can be good for Zambia. Believe in yourselves. It’s tough but it can be done”.
