Chipolopolo, who play Morocco in their final group game, only need a draw to secure qualification to the round of 16 among the best third-placed teams.
But that will eventually knock out the hosts, provided Namibia avoids defeat in their match against Mali.
Ivory Coast, who lost 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea, have three points after three matches and a deficit of three goals.
Zambia who are yet to lose are on two points.
Zambia Daily Mail
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