Khaya’s picks

Zambia will attempt to secure their first win of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they host GuineaBissau in a Group K clash tonight.

Chipolopolo earned a 1-1 draw in Namibia in their previous fixture in the qualifying series in September, with Orlando Pirates striker Justin Shonga rescuing a point for them.

They are winless in the qualifiers and sit third in the standings with one point. They’ll be looking for a victory to keep alive their hopes of qualifying.

Coach Sven Vandenbroeck has named a strong squad with Shonga keeping his place. He is expected to start up front with Pirates teammate Augustine Mulenga.

Guinea-Bissau were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw away at Mozambique. They had to come from behind twice to earn a point. The draw ending a run of three straight defeats. Baciro Cande’s men are, however, still top of the standings with four points.

With Zambia appearing to be turning a corner and Guinea-Bissau having a terrible recent record, I expect Chipolopolo to edge this clash. Pool Name – S6 V3 P1 M1: Zambia v Guinea-Bissau. Previewed above. TIP: Zambia = 1 M2: Albania v Jordan. Victory for Albania. TIP: Albania = 1 M3: Italy v Ukraine. Home win for Italy. TIP: Italy = 1 M4: Cruzeiro v Corinthians. Share of the spoils. TIP: Draw = 2 M5: Partizan Bardejov v Spartak Trnava. Draw. TIP: Draw = 2 M6: Congo Brazzaville v Liberia. Win for Congo.

TIP: Congo = 1