CHAN 2024: Zambian Midfielder Exudes Confidence Ahead of Opening Clash Against Wounded DR Congo

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CHAN 2024: Zambian Midfielder Exudes Confidence Ahead of Opening Clash Against Wounded DR Congo

Abigael Wafula 09:20 - 07.08.2025

The Zambian is confident ahead of their CHAN 2024 opener against DR Congo, viewing the tournament as both a chance for team success and personal career advancement.

Zambian attacking midfielder Kelvin Kampamba is ready to go up against DR Congo in their opening match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) on Thursday, August 7, at the Nyayo National Stadium.

DR Congo go into the match eyeing their first win after Harambee Stars handed them their first defeat of the tournament in their opening match.

Harambee Stars claimed a 1-0 win over the two-time champions in a match played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday, August 3.

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Zambia have yet to play, but Kevin Kampamba is confident about their chances of making a mark and going all the way to the final.

CHAN 2024: Kelvin Kampamba Confident About Zambia’s Chances

Zambia vs DR Congo
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Aside from winning matches, the ZESCO United FC midfielder pointed out that the CHAN tournament is an opportunity for players to secure moves abroad.

He believes that with the tournament, there are various coaches and agents watching, and the players can secure their dream moves if they give their all in the tournament.

“This is a really great tournament because often, scouts and coaches from other teams are watching and it can open doors for you,” Kelvin Kampamba said as per Telecom Asia Sport.

“For me, the 2021 tournament helped me to get a move to Libya, where I played for two seasons, so I am a testimony of what it can do.

“As a team, we want to take advantage of this chance and do our best to advance ourselves. We have prepared well and ready to go all out and perform well.”

Zambia have made it to the quarter final three times, in 2016, 2018 and 2020 and claimed a bronze medal in the inaugural edition in 2009.

They now hope to go past the quarter final in this eighth edition of the tournament, with their first match against DR Congo coming as a test of what they can be able to achieve.