
Man-of-the-match Patson Daka was the toast of the crowd when he powered home a 48th minute strike that handed the host nation maximum points in the opening fixture.
Zambia thought they had won an early free kick in the second minute when Daka was brought down on the edge of the Guinean penalty area Mohamed Camara but referee Juste Zio waved play on. The Guineans were happy enough to have the Zambians coming at them opting to soak the pressure.
Boyd Musonda had put through Daka in the 11th minute but the Liefering striker was waved offside. The Guinean defender Camara was having a torrid time and had to be on alert to clear off a dangerous ball across the face of goal that had Musonda lurking in the background. Guinea had Naby Bangoura asserting himself over the Zambians and almost forced skipper Solomon Sakala into a hurried clearance in the 18th minute. Enock Mwepu came close for Zambia in the 21st minute with header that went wide following a corner by Conlyde Luchanga.
The Guineans were back as a goal threat in the 33rd minute when Bangoura was left clear of goal but his effort was ballooned with Mangani already beaten.

Meanwhile, Egypt played a goalless draw with Mali. Zambia next match is against Mali on Wednesday while Guinea will face Egypt.
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