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2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Group H and Group K
Zambia v Ivory Coast
South Africa v Morocco
Saturday, June 17
Zambia and South Africa will both be banking on their home-ground advantage in their respective 2023
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers
Current Form
Chipolopolo will be targeting their third victory in a row in Group H when they host Ivory Coast at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia on June 17.
Zambia, who need a point to qualify for the finals, are undefeated in their last four home matches in the AFCON qualifiers having recorded three wins and one draw as the hosts.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast, who have qualified by virtue of being tournament hosts, will also be looking to record their third victory in a row in Group H when they face Zambia.
The Elephants have been inconsistent on the road in the AFCON qualifiers having won two of their last three away matches, while the other game ended in a defeat.
Head-To-Head
The two teams have met 10 times across all competitions and Zambia have won six matches compared to Ivory Coast's three, while the other game ended in a draw.
However, the Elephants emerged as 3-1 winners in their last match against Chipolopolo which was a 2023 AFCON qualifier played in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast in June 2022.
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Curent Form
South Africa, who have already qualified, will be eager to extend their unbeaten run to three matches in Group J when they host Morocco at the FNB Stadium on June 17.
Bafana Bafana are enjoying a 16-match unbeaten run at home in the AFCON qualifiers having registered six victories and 10 draws as the hosts.
Morocco, on the other hand, will be keen to maintain their perfect record in Group H having won the first two matches in the group.
The Atlas Lions, who have already qualified, are undefeated in their last six away matches in the AFCON qualifiers having registered three draws and three wins on the road.
Head-To-Head
The two teams have clashed eight times across all competitions and Morocco have won three matches compared to SA's two victories, while three games ended in a draw.
The Atlas Lions emerged as 2-1 winners in the last their last match against Bafana which was a 2023 AFCON qualifier played in Rabat, Morocco in June 2022.
What was said?
"When you play against teams like France and Morocco, you have to understand that you're in the weaker team," Bafana head coach Hugo Broos said.
"Don't for a moment dream that you have as good players as they have. The reality is that they're a much better side than we are at the moment.
"Don't ask for miracles and, even if there's a loss, there should be a good part from that in terms of lessons."
2023 AFCON fixtures
Saturday, June 17
15h00 - Zambia v Ivory Coast
17h00 - South Africa v Morocco
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