CamorosIn what is their respective second Group A encounter, Zambia and Comoros will continue their quest at the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Mohammed V on Friday.The Zambians are second in the group after playing out a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening game, while their opponents are bottom of the standings in the aftermath of a 20 loss to hosts Morocco in their first game of the competition.Zambia failed to claim the three points on offer in their first group match of the competition, but the Chipolopolo will be pleased with the outcome of that encounter, considering that they went into it with four straight losses.Moses Sichones team went behind when Lassine Sinayokos effort found the net, and the Zambians failed to produce any significant chance before Patson Dakas header rescued a point for them in added time.That result extended Zambias winless run in the competition to 10 matches, with two losses and eight draws.Going into their second group game against Comoros, the Zambians will be full of confidence, and a victory will put them in good standing to progress beyond the group stage of the competition.However, they are winless in three previous meetings against the same opponents in over two years, recording a solitary draw and two losses.Having created only two big chances in the entire 90 minutes against Mali, there is a clear need for improvement in the final third.For Comoros, their opening fixture against Morocco was expected to be difficult, with the possibility of being overrun by the rampant hosts.Nevertheless, Stefano Cusins team impressed in the first 45 minutes, holding Morocco to a stalemate before they capitulated in the second period, when they conceded two goals.That result means that the Comorians are now winless in their last five fixtures – excluding penalty shootout victories – with the last four ending in defeat.Another defeat against Zambia will worsen their record, but that would be less worrisome for the Comorians than facing the prospect of first-round elimination.That said, Cusins charges can draw inspiration from their recent record against their opponents, having been unbeaten against Zambia (W2, D1), a record which dates back to September 2023.Zambia possible starting lineup:Mwansa; M. Banda, B. Sakala, Chanda, Musonda; Chaiwa, Kangwa, Tembo; F. Sakala, Daka, L. BandaComoros possible starting lineup:Pandor; Toibubu, Soilihi, Kari, Boura; B. Youssouf, Z. Youssouf, Mohammed, Selemani; NChangama, Said
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