Former Ghana coach Avram Grant has led Zambia to safe qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over reigning champions Ivory Coast on the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Friday evening.The Israeli coach, who led Ghana to the 2015 closing and misplaced on penalties to Cte dIvoire, has been answerable for the crew since 2022.Kennedy Musondas Forty third-minute strike, assisted by Joseph Banda, proved decisive within the tense Group G conflict.Zambia now sits atop the group with 10 factors and one match to spare towards Sierra Leone.The sport started with Ivory Coast dominating possession, forcing Zambia into defensive mode. Stopilla Sunzu made an important block within the twentieth minute to disclaim the Elephants, who managed a lot of the primary half. Nonetheless, Musondas aim gave the Copper Bullets a slender lead at halftime.Regardless of Ivory Coasts second-half stress, Zambias protection stood agency, with goalkeeper Yahia Fofana denying a late likelihood to double the lead.The Chipolopolo weathered a nervy end to safe their AFCON spot, marking Grants continued success.