Zambia struggled to pick up a 1-0 win against Malawi in Lusaka on Wednesday as they prepare to face Kenya on Friday.
Collins Sikombe scored the goal that gave the hosts the slim win after they were the dominant side at the empty Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
The match started with both teams observing a minute of silence for the late FAZ vice-president Rix Mweemba, who also played for the national team as a defender.
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Malawi won two consecutive corners in the eighth and in the 10th minutes but Zambia were equal to the challenge as they cleared the danger.