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AFCON 2013: Katongo ‘ready to shoot down Super Eagles’

ZAMBIA skipper, Christopher Katongo, said that he was ready to lead his team to its first victory over Nigeria in 19 years when they meet today in their second group game of this competition. Katongo, who was inspirational as the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Zambia v Ethiopia Preview

Ethiopia will be welcomed to the continental fold after a lengthy absence with a fixture against defending champions, Zambia. The Walya Antelopes surprised everyone – perhaps including themselves – by securing a berth at the 2013 Afcon at the expense … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Zambia Expect Tough Game Against Ethiopia

Zambia begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown when they meet Ethiopia at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Monday evening. Chipolopolo were surprise winners in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon in 2012, beating Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Playing Ethiopia’ll be difficult, says Zambia Coach

ZAMBIA coach, Herve Renard has predicted a tough 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C opener against Ethiopia on Monday as the 29th edition of the continent’s premier football showpiece finally blasts off tomorrow in South Africa. And in-form … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Afrian Champions Zambia played goalless draw with Norway

Zambia played out a goalless draw with Norway on Saturday in their final warm-up match before starting the defence of their African Nations Cup title in South Africa later this month. Zambia failed to score for a fourth successive warm-up … read more »

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Zambia captain Katongo named 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year

Christopher Katongo has won the 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. The 30-year-old Zambia captain beat off competition from Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Younes Belhanda and Yaya Toure to become the first winner from southern Africa in the … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group C Preview

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is drawing near, and 2012 surprise winners Zambia, with a host of players familiar to South African Premier Soccer League fans, will be out to defend their title. Their first order of business will … read more »

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2013 African Nations Cup: Zambia beat Uganda on a goal aggregate of 9-8

By Joseph Kizza Reigning Africa champions Zambia have beaten Uganda in a 17-goal nail-biting thriller that ended in penalties at Namboole Stadium to continue defense of their title upon advancing to next year’s Africa Nations Cup finals in South Africa. … read more »

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Zambia wins 2012 African Nations Cup (Pictures & Video)

Zambia have won their first Africa Cup of Nations title by beating favourites Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shoot-out after the game in Libreville ended goalless. Stoppila Sunzu scored the winning goal for Zambia after goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene saved … read more »

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2012 African Cup of Nations Final Live Update: Ivory Coast 0 – 0 Zambia (7 – 8) Penalty

“Congratulations to Zambia! Bet it is crazy over there now! Let the party begin….feel sorry for Gervinho though!” 2228: An incredible end to an incredibly uneventful match. I thought that shootout would never end. 2227: There were 18 penalties, 15 … read more »

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Zambia down 10-man Sudan 3- 0 (Video)

Zambia became the first team to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals when beating a disappointing Sudan 3-0 in Bata. Stoppila Sunzu opened the scoring early on when heading home a free-kick. The game turned in … read more »

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