Zambian defender Chongo Kabaso stood out today during the final group stage match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), scoring a crucial goal that secured Zambia’s qualification for the quarterfinals held on home soil. This goal, scored on Monday, August 18, 2025, confirms the player’s rising prominence in this tournament dedicated to locally-based players.
This achievement comes amid intense competition in Group C, where Zambia distinguished itself notably through Kabaso’s key contribution, combining defensive solidity with offensive effectiveness. His goal energized the team, ensuring a strategic advantage for the remainder of the tournament.
CHAN 2025 features African national teams composed exclusively of players competing in their domestic leagues, providing a major platform for local talents. With this top-level continental performance, Kabaso now attracts significant attention from scouts and foreign clubs, potentially leading to a major transfer in future transfer windows.
Beyond this immediate impact on the competition, the goal symbolizes Chongo Kabaso’s pioneering role in the advancement of Zambian football. His sporting development may inspire a new generation of African footballers playing on the continent to believe in their potential and their chances at the highest level.
