WE ARE JUST AIMING TO WIN-OBINNOChipolopolo midfielder Obinno Chisala says winning over Niger is not just about finishing second but sustaining a winning culture ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
In an interview with the FAZ Media in Ndola, Chisala says it would be important to chalk back-to-back victories for the team and keep their hopes of a second place, which could land them a possible slot in the play-offs.
“For this game, we are just aiming to win, that is the only thing that we want. If we win this game, we might qualify for the play-offs for the World Cup,” says the El Merreikh star.
Chisala says the away win to Tanzania had injected the team with some measure of confidence that could be crucial in upcoming fixtures.
“The game we played against Tanzania gave us confidence, even as we play the next game, we have that confidence that we can win. It is not easy playing an away game and collecting maximum points,” he says.“This is the last game, as for us Zambians we always aim to finish the group in a strong momentum so that we know that as we are coming into the next camp, we have that clear picture that at least we won two games and the confidence and morale is very high in the camp. That is a good picture for us.”
Chisala says a winning spirit would be good for the squad ahead of the AFCON.“It will help us a lot when you talk of team bonding, this is the time where we can bond as a team and know each other very well. This will boost the individual confidence of each individual player,” he says.
He has appealed to the fans to turn up in numbers and spur the team to victory.“Thanks for coming even though we disappointed you (fans) for the last game. We are assuring you that we will collect maximum points so come as you did last time,” he says.
On his undeniable versatility that has seen him deployed as a left back and also midfielder, Chisala says, “I can play in a many positions, I just need to be ready in as much as they (coaches) play you as a defender or midfielder you just have to be ready because you are doing it for the badge.”
Zambia plays Niger tomorrow (Sunday) in a Group E FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Tickets for the game which kicks off at 15h00 are selling across Shoprite outlets via Computicket at K50 (North& South), K100 (East), K150 (West) and K300 (VIP).
-FAZ