Zambia player humbled by Morocco: From 'overrated team' to 'best team in Africa'

"Morocco is an overrated team, but it's a team that can be beaten. The match is difficult but we are ready to play against them. There is nothing to be afraid of," said Zambia midfielder Wilson Chisala ahead of his team's AFCON clash against the Atlas Lions via RMC Sport.

Still, things didn't go as expected for the Copper Bullets, as the hosts thrashed them 3-0 and eliminated them, sending them to the bottom of Group A.

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After realizing the Moroccans' true power, the 23-year-old Zambian changed his tune, giving a completely different statement following his team's defeat.

"We are disappointed with the result, but we tried our best. Morocco is a better team and they play good football. They are one of the best teams in Africa," Chisala confessed after last night's duel in which he clocked around 15 minutes.

Now, some would say that the midfielder was instantly humbled by the Atlas Lions and that he learned his lesson, but the truth is, it takes some courage to admit you were wrong. Chisala may have been outplayed on the pitch, but he certainly passed the test of humanity and humility.

AFCON 2025 - GROUP STAGE

3rd round

Monday

Angola - Egypt 0-0

Zimbabwe - South Africa 2-3 (1-1)

/Maswanhise 19, Modiba 73 og - Moremi 7, Foster 50, Appollis 82 pen/

Comoros - Mali 0-0

Zambia - Morocco 0-3 (0-2)

/El Kaabi 9, 50, Diaz 27/

Tuesday

Tanzania - Tunisia IN PROGRESS

Uganda - Nigeria IN PROGRESS

22.00: (11.0) Benin (5.20) Senegal (1.30)

22.00: (12.0) Botswana (5.60) DR Congo (1.27)

Wednesday

19.00: (6.00) Equatorial Guinea (3.60) Algeria (1.65)

19.00: (4.60) Sudan (3.35) Burkina Faso (1.87)

22.00: (6.00) Gabon (3.60) Ivory Coast (1.65)

22.00: (7.00) Mozambique (4.50) Cameroon (1.45)

***odds are subject to change***