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Zambia national football team

May 04, 2024

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Zambia women's national football team.

The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11, after founding president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda ("KK") who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. After the country adopted multiparty politics, the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo which means the "Copper Bullets".[3] The team won an Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012. This team has also become the most successful team in the COSAFA Cup, surpassing Zimbabwe after winning the 2023 edition.

Zambia
Nickname(s)Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets)
AssociationFootball Association of Zambia (FAZ)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachAvram Grant
CaptainLubambo Musonda
Most capsKennedy Mweene (122)
Top scorerGodfrey Chitalu (79)
Home stadiumLevy Mwanawasa Stadium
National Heroes Stadium
FIFA codeZAM
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 86 1 (4 April 2024)[1]
Highest15 (February – May 1996, August 1996)
Lowest102 (February 2011)
First international
 Southern Rhodesia 0–4 Northern Rhodesia 
(Southern Rhodesia; 1946)
Biggest win
 Zambia 11–2 Swaziland 
(Lusaka, Zambia; 5 February 1978)
 Zambia 9–0 Kenya 
(Lilongwe, Malawi; 13 November 1978)
 Zambia 9–0 Lesotho 
(Botswana; 8 August 1988)
Biggest defeat
 DR Congo 10–1 Zambia 
(DR Congo; 22 November 1969)
 Belgium 9–0 Zambia 
(Brussels, Belgium; 3 June 1994)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances18 (first in 1974)
Best resultChampions (2012)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997)
Best resultChampions (1997, 1998, 2006, 2013, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Four Nations Football Tournament
Appearances1 (first in 2024)
Best resultThird place (2024)
Medal record

History edit

Zambian Air Force Flight 319 edit

Main article: 1993 Zambia national football team air disaster

Tragedy struck the Zambian team when the military plane (REG: AF-319) transporting the team to Senegal for a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier crashed late in the evening, on April 27, 1993. Three stops were planned for re-fuelling, but at the first stop, in Brazzaville, engine problems were noted on the Buffalo DHC-5D of the Zambia Air Force. Despite this, the flight continued, and a few minutes after take-off from Libreville, Gabon, where the second stopover had taken place, one of the engines caught fire and stopped. The pilot, who had already made a flight from Mauritius the day before, accidentally shut down the other engine, which was still running. The loss of power, during the climb after take-off, caused the plane to fall and crash into the water 500m off the coast. All 30 passengers and crew, including 18 players, were killed in the accident.[4]

1994–2012 edit

On June 3, 1994, in Brussels, the Zambian football team succumbed to one of the worst losses in its history against Belgium, losing 9–0. At CAN 1996, they finished first in the group with two victories (5–1 against Burkina Faso, goals from Kenneth Malitoli, double from Kalusha Bwalya, goals from Dennis Lota and Johnson Bwalya); 4–0 against Sierra Leone (a hattrick from Kalusha Bwalya and goal from Mordon Malitoli) and a draw (0–0 against Algeria), beat Egypt (3–1) in the quarterfinals and loses in semis against Tunisia (2–4) but took third place over Ghana (1–0, goal from Johnson Bwalya). Kalusha Bwalya was the best in the competition with 5 goals. From 1998 to 2006, Zambia did not pass the first round, except in 2004 when they failed to qualify. On September 3, 2006, at home, Zambia achieved the biggest victory in its history against Djibouti, winning 10–0. During the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia finished third in the group with a 3–0 victory against Sudan (goals by James Chamanga, Jacob Mulenga and Felix Katongo), a draw (1–1 against Egypt, goal from Chris Katongo) and loss (1–5 against Cameroon, goal from Chris Katongo). In 2010, Zambia finished first in her group and faced Nigeria in the quarter-finals where she lost on penalties. Jacob Mulenga and Emmanuel Mbola were included in the tournament's Best XI. In 2012, the best AFCON in Zambia history happened. During the tournament’s group stage, they defeated Senegal(2-1), drew with Libya (2-2), and defeated Equatorial Guinea (1-0), and qualified top of their group. During the knockout stage, Zambia defeated Sudan (3-0) in the Quarterfinals, beat Ghana in the semifinals (1-0) and went up against Ivory Coast in the final, where the won their first title, after defeating them in a dramatic Penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw after extra time.[5]

Kit provider edit

Kit provider Period
  Adidas 1993–1996
  Puma 1997–2000
  Diadora 2001–2002
  Umbro 2003
  Nike 2004–2015
  Kappa 2016
  Mafro 2017
  KoPa 2018–

Results and fixtures edit

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023 edit

26 March 2023 AFCON qualification Lesotho   0–2   Zambia Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report
  • P. Daka   14', 69'
 Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Chelanget Sabila (Uganda)
12 June Friendly Kuwait   3–0   Zambia Cairo, Egypt
--:-- UTC+3 Al-Khaldi   16', 59'
El Ebrahim   51'		 Report Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
17 June 2023 AFCON qualification Zambia   3–0   Ivory Coast Ndola, Zambia
15:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Referee: Bamlak Tessema Weyesa (Ethiopia)
6 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Zambia   0–1   Malawi Durban
18:00 Report
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
9 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Zambia   2–1   Comoros Durban
15:00
  • Mulambia   51'
  • Kangwanda   74'
 Report
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
11 July 2023 COSAFA Cup Seychelles   2–4   Zambia KwaMashu
15:00
Report
  • Kangwanda   11'
  • Kanguluma   54'
  • Mashata   58'
  • Mulambia   73'
 Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
14 July 2023 COSAFA Cup SF South Africa   1–2   Zambia Durban
18:00
Report
  • Mashata  50'
  • Kangwanda   69'
 Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
16 July 2023 COSAFA Cup F Lesotho   0–1   Zambia Durban
18:00 Report
  • Libamba   78'
 Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
9 September 2023 AFCON qualification Comoros   1–1   Zambia Moroni, Comoros
22:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stade Omnisports de Malouzini
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
12 October Friendly Egypt   1–0   Zambia Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
H. Fathy   90' Report Stadium: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Eisa Darwish (United Arab Emirates)
17 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Zambia   4–2   Congo Ndola, Zambia
18:00 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Referee: Mahmoud El Banna (Egypt)
21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Niger   2–1   Zambia Marrakesh, Morocco
20:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Attendance: 200
Referee: Abdulrazg Ahmed (Libya)

2024 edit

9 January Friendly Zambia   1–1   Cameroon Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
17:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
17 January 2023 AFCON GS DR Congo   1–1   Zambia San Pédro, Ivory Coast
 Report
Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Attendance: 15,478
Referee: Bamlak Tessema Weyesa (Ethiopia)
21 January 2023 AFCON GS Zambia   1–1   Tanzania San Pédro, Ivory Coast
 Report
Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Attendance: 13,342
Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande (Benin)
24 January 2023 AFCON GS Zambia   0–1   Morocco San Pédro, Ivory Coast
Report
Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Attendance: 15,231
Referee: Patrice Tanguy (Gabon)
23 March Friendly Zambia   2–2
(5–6 p)		   Zimbabwe Lilongwe, Malawi
Report Stadium: Bingu National Stadium
26 March Friendly Malawi   1–2   Zambia Lilongwe, Malawi
Report Stadium: Bingu National Stadium

Managers edit

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players edit

Current squad edit

The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[6]

Caps and goals as of 21 November 2023, after the game against Niger.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Toaster Nsabata (1993-11-24) 24 November 1993 (age 30) 37 0   Sekhukhune United
1GK Lawrence Mulenga (1998-08-21) August 21, 1998 (age 25) 11 0   Power Dynamos
1GK Francis Mwansa (2002-07-14) July 14, 2002 (age 21) 5 0   Green Buffaloes
2DF Stoppila Sunzu (1989-06-22) 22 June 1989 (age 34) 85 5   Jinan Xingzhou
2DF Benedict Chepeshi (1996-06-10) 10 June 1996 (age 27) 45 0   Red Arrows
2DF Rodrick Kabwe (1992-11-30) 30 November 1992 (age 31) 45 0   Sekhukhune United
2DF Dominic Chanda (1996-02-26) 26 February 1996 (age 28) 29 1   Kabwe Warriors
2DF Tandi Mwape (1996-07-20) 20 July 1996 (age 27) 25 1   Mazembe
2DF Frankie Musonda (1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 (age 26) 10 1   Ayr United
2DF Miguel Chaiwa (2004-06-07) 7 June 2004 (age 19) 3 0   Young Boys
2DF Zephaniah Phiri (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996 (age 27) 2 0   Prison Leopards
2DF Gift Mphande (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 (age 20) 1 0   Hapoel Rishon LeZion
3MF Lubambo Musonda (captain) (1995-03-01) 1 March 1995 (age 29) 47 2   Silkeborg
3MF Kelvin Kampamba (1996-11-24) 24 November 1996 (age 27) 45 6   ZESCO United
3MF Benson Sakala (1996-09-12) 12 September 1996 (age 27) 37 0   Mladá Boleslav
3MF Clatous Chama (1991-06-18) 18 June 1991 (age 32) 34 5   Simba
3MF Kelvin Kapumbu (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) 30 0   ZESCO United
3MF Kings Kangwa (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 (age 25) 26 5   Red Star Belgrade
3MF Emmanuel Banda (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 26) 25 0   Rijeka
3MF Larry Bwalya (1995-05-29) 29 May 1995 (age 28) 16 1   AmaZulu
3MF Edward Chilufya (1999-09-17) 17 September 1999 (age 24) 12 0   Häcken
3MF Golden Mafwenta (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001 (age 23) 7 0   MFK Vyškov
3MF Frederick Mulambia (2002-07-10) 10 July 2002 (age 21) 6 2   Power Dynamos
4FW Patson Daka (1998-10-09) 9 October 1998 (age 25) 40 18   Leicester City
4FW Fashion Sakala (1997-03-14) 14 March 1997 (age 27) 28 9   Al-Fayha
4FW Lameck Banda (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23) 11 3   Lecce
4FW Kennedy Musonda (1994-12-28) 28 December 1994 (age 29) 2 0   Young Africans

Recent call-ups edit

The following players had been called up in 12 months preceding the above draft.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Harold Bwalya (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 2 0   Trident 2023 COSAFA Cup
GK Stephen Ngulube (1994-02-22) February 22, 1994 (age 30) 0 0   Nchanga Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup
GK Allan Chibwe (1991-03-22) 22 March 1991 (age 33) 16 0   Forest Rangers v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
GK Jeban Tembo (2003-01-31) January 31, 2003 (age 21) 0 0   Kafue Celtic v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Luka Banda (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 29) 14 0   Napsa Stars 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF Teddy Khumalo (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 (age 20) 0 0 Free agent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF Aaron Katebe (1992-01-24) 24 January 1992 (age 32) 14 1   Power Dynamos 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Evan Chibuye (2002-07-19) 19 July 2002 (age 21) 5 0   ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Irving Chisenga (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 24) 5 0   Nchanga Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Rodolph Mwanza (1999-01-01) 1 January 1999 (age 25) 5 1   Kabwe Warriors 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Brian Mulwanda (1996-09-19) 19 September 1996 (age 27) 4 0   ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Daniel Hachipola (1996-12-12) 12 December 1996 (age 27) 1 0   Nkwazi 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Emmanuel Mukuni (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23) 0 0   Atletico Lusaka 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Aimé Mabika (1998-08-16) 16 August 1998 (age 25) 1 0   Toronto FC v.   Ivory Coast; 17 June 2023
DF Kondwani Chiboni (1996-09-14) 14 September 1996 (age 27) 6 0   Nkana v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Kebson Kamanga (1997-06-16) 16 June 1997 (age 26) 6 0   Red Arrows v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Gideon Sichone (1990-02-27) 27 February 1990 (age 34) 2 0   Green Buffaloes v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Bwembya Kakunga (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Malifura Wanderers v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Owen Mwamba (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24) 0 0   Malifura Wanderers v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
DF Isaac Zulu (1998-09-10) 10 September 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Green Eagles v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
MF Jackson Chirwa (1995-06-11) 11 June 1995 (age 28) 30 1   Green Buffaloes 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF Joshua Mutale (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 22) 10 0   Power Dynamos 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF Foster Musonda (2002-07-10) 10 July 2002 (age 21) 6 2   Power Dynamos 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Moses Liswaniso (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 (age 26) 5 0   Zanaco 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Gerald Muyunda (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 23) 5 1   Forest Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Christopher Mubita (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) 3 0   Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Theophilus Mukwita (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 23) 2 0   Nkana 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Lameck Chileshe (1999-10-19) 19 October 1999 (age 24) 1 0   Mufulira Wanderers 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Godfrey Ngosa (2000-03-03) 3 March 2000 (age 24) 0 0   ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Stuart Siamwiza (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) 0 0   Prison Leopards 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Prince Mumba (2001-03-24) 24 March 2001 (age 23) 9 1   Kabwe Warriors v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
MF Linos Makwaza Jr. (2001-01-08) 8 January 2001 (age 23) 0 0   Power Dynamos v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
MF Saddam Phiri (1992-09-09) 9 September 1992 (age 31) 0 0   Red Arrows v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
FW Lazarous Kambole (1994-01-20) 20 January 1994 (age 30) 17 7   ZESCO United 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Gamphani Lungu (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 (age 25) 15 0   SuperSport United 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Albert Kangwanda (1999-04-07) 7 April 1999 (age 25) 12 5   Kafue Celtic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Francisco Mwepu (2000-02-29) 29 February 2000 (age 24) 3 0   Cádiz 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Roderick Munalula (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23) 6 2   Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Ronald Mizinga (2007-03-24) 24 March 2007 (age 17) 4 0   MUZA 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Kingsley Chibwe (2000-05-08) 8 May 2000 (age 23) 2 0   Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Henry Mwewa (2003-01-05) 5 January 2003 (age 21) 0 0   Atletico Lusaka 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Matthew Kamwi (2006-12-25) 25 December 2006 (age 17) 0 0   Kafue Celtic 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Amity Shamende (1993-08-04) 4 August 1993 (age 30) 15 2   Green Eagles v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
FW James George Ngoma (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 (age 23) 1 0   Green Buffaloes v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
FW Cephas Mulombwa (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22) 0 0   Forest Rangers v.   Kuwait; 12 June 2023
FW Joseph Phiri (1988-08-01) 1 August 1988 (age 35) 0 0   Red Arrows v.   Lesotho; 26 March 2023
Notes
  • DEC Refused to join the team after the call-up.
  • INJ Withdrew due to an injury.
  • PRE Preliminary Squad.
  • RET Retired from international association football.
  • SUS Suspended from the team.

Records edit

As of 23 March 2024[7]
Players in bold are still active with Zambia.

Most appearances edit

Rank Name Caps Goals Career
1 Kennedy Mweene 122 2 2004–2021
2 David Chabala 115 0 1983–1993
3 Godfrey Chitalu 111 79 1968–1980
4 Joseph Musonda 108 0 2002–2014
5 Rainford Kalaba 103 15 2005–2018
Christopher Katongo 103 23 2003–2016
7 Alex Chola 102 43 1975–1985
8 Elijah Tana 101 4 1995–2009
9 Derby Makinka 98 10 1985–1993
10 Stoppila Sunzu 90 6 2008–present

Top goalscorers edit

Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career
1. Godfrey Chitalu 79 111 0.71 1968–1980
2. Alex Chola 43 102 0.42 1975–1985
3. Kalusha Bwalya 39 87 0.45 1983–2004
4. Bernard Chanda 29 68 0.43 1971–1980
5. Christopher Katongo 23 103 0.22 2003–2016
6. Collins Mbesuma 22 65 0.34 2003–2017
7. Dennis Lota 21 78 0.27 1994–2002
8. Patson Daka 20 45 0.44 2015–present
9. Kenneth Malitoli 19 80 0.24 1988–1999
10. James Chamanga 17 63 0.27 2005–2015

FIFA World Cup edit

FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L F A Pld W D L F A
1930 to 1962 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
  1966 Did not enter Did not enter
  1970 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 6 6
  1974 10 4 3 3 19 11
  1978 6 3 1 2 9 5
  1982 4 2 1 1 6 2
  1986 6 2 1 3 8 6
  1990 6 3 0 3 7 6
  1994 8 5 1 2 17 5
  1998 8 3 2 3 10 8
    2002 10 5 2 3 16 11
  2006 12 7 2 3 21 11
  2010 10 3 3 4 4 6
  2014 6 3 2 1 11 4
  2018 8 4 2 2 11 7
  2022 6 2 1 3 8 9
      2026 To be determined 2 1 0 1 5 4
      2030 To be determined
  2034
Total 0/15 104 48 21 35 158 100

Africa Cup of Nations edit

Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
  1957 to   1963 Not affiliated to CAF
  1965 Did not enter
  1968
  1970 Did not qualify
  1972
  1974 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 0 2 9 7
  1976 Did not qualify
  1978 Group stage 5th 3 1 1 1 3 2
  1980 Did not qualify
  1982 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 7 3
  1984 Did not qualify
  1986 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 4
  1988 Withdrew
  1990 Third place 3rd 5 3 1 1 3 2
  1992 Quarter-finals 7th 3 1 0 2 1 2
  1994 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 7 2
  1996 Third place 3rd 6 4 1 1 15 6
  1998 Group stage 10th 3 1 1 1 4 6
    2000 13th 3 0 2 1 3 5
  2002 14th 3 0 1 2 1 3
  2004 Did not qualify
  2006 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 3 6
  2008 9th 3 1 1 1 5 6
  2010 Quarter-finals 6th 4 1 1 2 5 5
    2012 Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 9 3
  2013 Group stage 12th 3 0 3 0 2 2
  2015 13th 3 0 2 1 2 3
  2017 Did not qualify
  2019
  2021
  2023 Group stage 20th 3 0 2 1 2 3
  2025 To be determined
      2027
Total 1 title 18/25 69 27 19 23 83 70

COSAFA Cup edit

Main article: COSAFA Cup
Year COSAFA Cup
Result M W D L GF GA
1997 Winners 5 3 2 0 11 4
1998 Winners 5 3 2 0 5 2
1999 Semi-finals 2 0 1 1 1 2
2000 Quarter-finals 2 1 1 0 3 0
2001 Semi-finals 3 1 2 0 3 2
2002 Semi-finals 2 1 0 1 3 1
2003 Semi-finals 2 1 1 0 5 3
2004 Runners-up 3 2 1 0 3 1
2005 Runners-up 4 2 1 1 7 3
2006 Winners 4 4 0 0 8 1
2007 Runners-up 2 1 1 0 3 0
  2008 Third place 3 1 1 1 2 1
  2009 Runners-up 3 2 0 1 4 3
  2013 Winners 3 2 1 0 5 1
  2015 Quarter-finals 3 1 1 1 3 1
Total

References edit

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ "History of Zambian National Team". fazfootball.com. Football Association of Zambia. from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Zambia's remarkable journey makes them winners regardless". FourFourTwo. 12 February 2012. from the original on 28 June 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  5. ^ "CAF releases Top XI of Orange CAN". CAF Online. from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Final Squad". Facebook. Football Association of Zambia.
  7. ^ Jerry Muchimba and Roberto Mamrud. "Zambia – Record International Players". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2016.

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This article is about the men s team For the women s team see Zambia women s national football team The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia FAZ During the 1980s they were known as the KK 11 after founding president Dr Kenneth Kaunda KK who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991 After the country adopted multiparty politics the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo which means the Copper Bullets 3 The team won an Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012 This team has also become the most successful team in the COSAFA Cup surpassing Zimbabwe after winning the 2023 edition ZambiaNickname s Chipolopolo The Copper Bullets AssociationFootball Association of Zambia FAZ ConfederationCAF Africa Sub confederationCOSAFA Southern Africa Head coachAvram GrantCaptainLubambo MusondaMost capsKennedy Mweene 122 Top scorerGodfrey Chitalu 79 Home stadiumLevy Mwanawasa StadiumNational Heroes StadiumFIFA codeZAMFirst coloursSecond coloursThird coloursFIFA rankingCurrent86 1 4 April 2024 1 Highest15 February May 1996 August 1996 Lowest102 February 2011 First international Southern Rhodesia 0 4 Northern Rhodesia Southern Rhodesia 1946 Biggest win Zambia 11 2 Swaziland Lusaka Zambia 5 February 1978 Zambia 9 0 Kenya Lilongwe Malawi 13 November 1978 Zambia 9 0 Lesotho Botswana 8 August 1988 Biggest defeat DR Congo 10 1 Zambia DR Congo 22 November 1969 Belgium 9 0 Zambia Brussels Belgium 3 June 1994 Africa Cup of NationsAppearances18 first in 1974 Best resultChampions 2012 COSAFA CupAppearances19 first in 1997 Best resultChampions 1997 1998 2006 2013 2019 2022 2023 Four Nations Football TournamentAppearances1 first in 2024 Best resultThird place 2024 Medal record CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Team 1974 Egypt Team 1994 Tunisia Team 1982 Libya Team 1990 Algeria Team 1996 South Africa Team CAF African Nations Championship 2009 Ivory Coast Team COSAFA Cup 1997 Southern Africa 1998 Southern Africa 2006 Southern Africa 2013 Zambia Team 2019 South Africa 2023 South Africa 2004 Southern Africa 2005 Southern Africa 2007 Southern Africa 2009 Zimbabwe 2017 South Africa 2018 South Africa 2008 South Africa CECAFA Cup 1984 Uganda 1991 Uganda 1976 Zanzibar 1977 Somalia 1978 Malawi 1988 Malawi 2006 Ethiopia 1981 Tanzania 1992 Tanzania 2013 Kenya Contents 1 History 1 1 Zambian Air Force Flight 319 1 2 1994 2012 2 Kit provider 3 Results and fixtures 3 1 2023 3 2 2024 4 Managers 5 Players 5 1 Current squad 5 2 Recent call ups 6 Records 6 1 Most appearances 6 2 Top goalscorers 7 FIFA World Cup 8 Africa Cup of Nations 9 COSAFA Cup 10 References 11 External linksHistory editZambian Air Force Flight 319 edit Main article 1993 Zambia national football team air disaster Tragedy struck the Zambian team when the military plane REG AF 319 transporting the team to Senegal for a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier crashed late in the evening on April 27 1993 Three stops were planned for re fuelling but at the first stop in Brazzaville engine problems were noted on the Buffalo DHC 5D of the Zambia Air Force Despite this the flight continued and a few minutes after take off from Libreville Gabon where the second stopover had taken place one of the engines caught fire and stopped The pilot who had already made a flight from Mauritius the day before accidentally shut down the other engine which was still running The loss of power during the climb after take off caused the plane to fall and crash into the water 500m off the coast All 30 passengers and crew including 18 players were killed in the accident 4 1994 2012 edit On June 3 1994 in Brussels the Zambian football team succumbed to one of the worst losses in its history against Belgium losing 9 0 At CAN 1996 they finished first in the group with two victories 5 1 against Burkina Faso goals from Kenneth Malitoli double from Kalusha Bwalya goals from Dennis Lota and Johnson Bwalya 4 0 against Sierra Leone a hattrick from Kalusha Bwalya and goal from Mordon Malitoli and a draw 0 0 against Algeria beat Egypt 3 1 in the quarterfinals and loses in semis against Tunisia 2 4 but took third place over Ghana 1 0 goal from Johnson Bwalya Kalusha Bwalya was the best in the competition with 5 goals From 1998 to 2006 Zambia did not pass the first round except in 2004 when they failed to qualify On September 3 2006 at home Zambia achieved the biggest victory in its history against Djibouti winning 10 0 During the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations Zambia finished third in the group with a 3 0 victory against Sudan goals by James Chamanga Jacob Mulenga and Felix Katongo a draw 1 1 against Egypt goal from Chris Katongo and loss 1 5 against Cameroon goal from Chris Katongo In 2010 Zambia finished first in her group and faced Nigeria in the quarter finals where she lost on penalties Jacob Mulenga and Emmanuel Mbola were included in the tournament s Best XI In 2012 the best AFCON in Zambia history happened During the tournament s group stage they defeated Senegal 2 1 drew with Libya 2 2 and defeated Equatorial Guinea 1 0 and qualified top of their group During the knockout stage Zambia defeated Sudan 3 0 in the Quarterfinals beat Ghana in the semifinals 1 0 and went up against Ivory Coast in the final where the won their first title after defeating them in a dramatic Penalty shootout after a 0 0 draw after extra time 5 Kit provider editKit provider Period nbsp Adidas 1993 1996 nbsp Puma 1997 2000 nbsp Diadora 2001 2002 nbsp Umbro 2003 nbsp Nike 2004 2015 nbsp Kappa 2016 nbsp Mafro 2017 nbsp KoPa 2018 Results and fixtures editThe following is a list of match results in the last 12 months as well as any future matches that have been scheduled Win Draw Loss Fixture 2023 edit Lesotho nbsp v nbsp Zambia 26 March 2023 AFCON qualificationLesotho nbsp 0 2 nbsp ZambiaJohannesburg South Africa15 00 UTC 2 Report P Daka nbsp 14 69 Stadium Dobsonville Stadium Referee Chelanget Sabila Uganda Kuwait nbsp v nbsp Zambia 12 June FriendlyKuwait nbsp 3 0 nbsp ZambiaCairo Egypt UTC 3 Al Khaldi nbsp 16 59 El Ebrahim nbsp 51 Report Stadium Cairo International Stadium Zambia nbsp v nbsp Ivory Coast 17 June 2023 AFCON qualificationZambia nbsp 3 0 nbsp Ivory CoastNdola Zambia15 00 UTC 2 Aurier nbsp 31 o g Daka nbsp 48 Kangwa nbsp 55 Report Stadium Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa Ethiopia Zambia nbsp v nbsp Malawi 6 July 2023 COSAFA CupZambia nbsp 0 1 nbsp MalawiDurban18 00 Report Katebe nbsp 17 o g Stadium King Zwelithini Stadium Zambia nbsp v nbsp Comoros 9 July 2023 COSAFA CupZambia nbsp 2 1 nbsp ComorosDurban15 00 Mulambia nbsp 51 Kangwanda nbsp 74 Report Djambae nbsp 67 Stadium King Zwelithini Stadium Seychelles nbsp v nbsp Zambia 11 July 2023 COSAFA CupSeychelles nbsp 2 4 nbsp ZambiaKwaMashu15 00 Labrosse nbsp 81 Mellie nbsp 90 pen Report Kangwanda nbsp 11 Kanguluma nbsp 54 Mashata nbsp 58 Mulambia nbsp 73 Stadium Princess Magogo Stadium South Africa nbsp v nbsp Zambia 14 July 2023 COSAFA Cup SFSouth Africa nbsp 1 2 nbsp ZambiaDurban18 00 Mabasa nbsp 44 Report Mashata nbsp 50 Kangwanda nbsp 69 Stadium King Zwelithini Stadium Lesotho nbsp v nbsp Zambia 16 July 2023 COSAFA Cup FLesotho nbsp 0 1 nbsp ZambiaDurban18 00 Report Libamba nbsp 78 Stadium King Zwelithini Stadium Comoros nbsp v nbsp Zambia 9 September 2023 AFCON qualificationComoros nbsp 1 1 nbsp ZambiaMoroni Comoros22 00 UTC 3 B Youssouf nbsp 45 Report Daka nbsp 71 Stadium Stade Omnisports de Malouzini Referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana Burundi Egypt nbsp v nbsp Zambia 12 October FriendlyEgypt nbsp 1 0 nbsp ZambiaAbu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesH Fathy nbsp 90 Report Stadium Hazza bin Zayed Stadium Referee Ahmed Eisa Darwish United Arab Emirates Zambia nbsp v nbsp Congo 17 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationZambia nbsp 4 2 nbsp CongoNdola Zambia18 00 UTC 2 Daka nbsp 5 90 2 Banda nbsp 43 F Sakala nbsp 69 Report Ganvoula nbsp 13 Bassouamina nbsp 15 Stadium Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Referee Mahmoud El Banna Egypt Niger nbsp v nbsp Zambia 21 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationNiger nbsp 2 1 nbsp ZambiaMarrakesh Morocco20 00 UTC 1 Moutari nbsp 6 Goumey nbsp 28 Report Daka nbsp 50 Stadium Stade de Marrakech Attendance 200Referee Abdulrazg Ahmed Libya 2024 edit Zambia nbsp v nbsp Cameroon 9 January FriendlyZambia nbsp 1 1 nbsp CameroonJeddah Saudi Arabia17 00 UTC 3 Daka nbsp 11 Report Yongwa nbsp 20 Stadium King Abdullah Sports City Stadium DR Congo nbsp v nbsp Zambia 17 January 2023 AFCON GSDR Congo nbsp 1 1 nbsp ZambiaSan Pedro Ivory CoastWissa nbsp 27 Report Kangwa nbsp 23 Stadium Laurent Pokou Stadium Attendance 15 478Referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa Ethiopia Zambia nbsp v nbsp Tanzania 21 January 2023 AFCON GSZambia nbsp 1 1 nbsp TanzaniaSan Pedro Ivory CoastDaka nbsp 88 Report Msuva nbsp 11 Stadium Laurent Pokou Stadium Attendance 13 342Referee Djindo Louis Houngnandande Benin Zambia nbsp v nbsp Morocco 24 January 2023 AFCON GSZambia nbsp 0 1 nbsp MoroccoSan Pedro Ivory CoastReport Ziyech nbsp 37 Stadium Laurent Pokou Stadium Attendance 15 231Referee Patrice Tanguy Gabon Zambia nbsp v nbsp Zimbabwe 23 March FriendlyZambia nbsp 2 2 5 6 p nbsp ZimbabweLilongwe MalawiReport Stadium Bingu National Stadium Malawi nbsp v nbsp Zambia 26 March FriendlyMalawi nbsp 1 2 nbsp ZambiaLilongwe MalawiReport Stadium Bingu National StadiumManagers editCaretaker managers are listed in italics nbsp Ted Virba 1978 nbsp Brian Tiler 1978 80 nbsp Ted Dumitru 1980 81 nbsp Ante Buselic 1981 82 nbsp Bill McGarry 1982 83 nbsp Wieslaw Grabowski 1983 84 nbsp Jeff Butler 1984 nbsp Roy Mulenga 1984 nbsp Brightwell Banda 1984 86 nbsp Samuel Ndhlovu 1987 92 nbsp Moses Simwala 1993 nbsp Godfrey Chitalu 1993 nbsp Roald Poulsen 1993 94 nbsp Ian Porterfield 1994 nbsp Roald Poulsen 1994 96 nbsp Freddie Mwila 1996 97 nbsp George Mungwa 1997 nbsp Burkhard Ziese 1997 98 nbsp George Mungwa 1998 nbsp Obby Kapita 1998 nbsp Fighton Simukonda 1998 nbsp Ben Bamfuchile 1999 00 nbsp George Mungwa 2000 nbsp Jan Brouwer 2000 01 nbsp Roald Poulsen 2002 nbsp Patrick Phiri 2002 03 nbsp Kalusha Bwalya 2003 06 nbsp Patrick Phiri 2006 08 nbsp Herve Renard 2008 10 nbsp Wedson Nyirenda amp nbsp Honour Janza 2010 nbsp George Lwandamina 2010 nbsp Dario Bonetti 2010 11 nbsp Herve Renard 2011 2013 nbsp Patrice Beaumelle 2013 2014 nbsp Honour Janza 2014 2015 nbsp George Lwandamina 2015 2016 nbsp Wedson Nyirenda 2016 2018 nbsp Beston Chambeshi 2018 nbsp Sven Vandenbroeck 2018 2019 nbsp Aggrey Chiyangi 2019 2020 nbsp Milutin Sredojevic 2020 2021 nbsp Beston Chambeshi 2021 2022 nbsp Aljosa Asanovic 2022 nbsp Moses Sichone 2022 nbsp Avram Grant 2022 Players editCurrent squad edit The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 6 Caps and goals as of 21 November 2023 after the game against Niger No Pos Player Date of birth age Caps Goals Club 1 GK Toaster Nsabata 1993 11 24 24 November 1993 age 30 37 0 nbsp Sekhukhune United 1 GK Lawrence Mulenga 1998 08 21 August 21 1998 age 25 11 0 nbsp Power Dynamos 1 GK Francis Mwansa 2002 07 14 July 14 2002 age 21 5 0 nbsp Green Buffaloes 2 DF Stoppila Sunzu 1989 06 22 22 June 1989 age 34 85 5 nbsp Jinan Xingzhou 2 DF Benedict Chepeshi 1996 06 10 10 June 1996 age 27 45 0 nbsp Red Arrows 2 DF Rodrick Kabwe 1992 11 30 30 November 1992 age 31 45 0 nbsp Sekhukhune United 2 DF Dominic Chanda 1996 02 26 26 February 1996 age 28 29 1 nbsp Kabwe Warriors 2 DF Tandi Mwape 1996 07 20 20 July 1996 age 27 25 1 nbsp Mazembe 2 DF Frankie Musonda 1997 12 12 12 December 1997 age 26 10 1 nbsp Ayr United 2 DF Miguel Chaiwa 2004 06 07 7 June 2004 age 19 3 0 nbsp Young Boys 2 DF Zephaniah Phiri 1996 11 19 19 November 1996 age 27 2 0 nbsp Prison Leopards 2 DF Gift Mphande 2003 11 19 19 November 2003 age 20 1 0 nbsp Hapoel Rishon LeZion 3 MF Lubambo Musonda captain 1995 03 01 1 March 1995 age 29 47 2 nbsp Silkeborg 3 MF Kelvin Kampamba 1996 11 24 24 November 1996 age 27 45 6 nbsp ZESCO United 3 MF Benson Sakala 1996 09 12 12 September 1996 age 27 37 0 nbsp Mlada Boleslav 3 MF Clatous Chama 1991 06 18 18 June 1991 age 32 34 5 nbsp Simba 3 MF Kelvin Kapumbu 1996 04 06 6 April 1996 age 28 30 0 nbsp ZESCO United 3 MF Kings Kangwa 1999 04 06 6 April 1999 age 25 26 5 nbsp Red Star Belgrade 3 MF Emmanuel Banda 1997 09 29 29 September 1997 age 26 25 0 nbsp Rijeka 3 MF Larry Bwalya 1995 05 29 29 May 1995 age 28 16 1 nbsp AmaZulu 3 MF Edward Chilufya 1999 09 17 17 September 1999 age 24 12 0 nbsp Hacken 3 MF Golden Mafwenta 2001 01 15 15 January 2001 age 23 7 0 nbsp MFK Vyskov 3 MF Frederick Mulambia 2002 07 10 10 July 2002 age 21 6 2 nbsp Power Dynamos 4 FW Patson Daka 1998 10 09 9 October 1998 age 25 40 18 nbsp Leicester City 4 FW Fashion Sakala 1997 03 14 14 March 1997 age 27 28 9 nbsp Al Fayha 4 FW Lameck Banda 2001 01 29 29 January 2001 age 23 11 3 nbsp Lecce 4 FW Kennedy Musonda 1994 12 28 28 December 1994 age 29 2 0 nbsp Young Africans Recent call ups edit The following players had been called up in 12 months preceding the above draft Pos Player Date of birth age Caps Goals Club Latest call up GK Harold Bwalya 1998 01 16 16 January 1998 age 26 2 0 nbsp Trident 2023 COSAFA Cup GK Stephen Ngulube 1994 02 22 February 22 1994 age 30 0 0 nbsp Nchanga Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup GK Allan Chibwe 1991 03 22 22 March 1991 age 33 16 0 nbsp Forest Rangers v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 GK Jeban Tembo 2003 01 31 January 31 2003 age 21 0 0 nbsp Kafue Celtic v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Luka Banda 1995 04 06 6 April 1995 age 29 14 0 nbsp Napsa Stars 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE DF Teddy Khumalo 2004 02 12 12 February 2004 age 20 0 0 Free agent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE DF Aaron Katebe 1992 01 24 24 January 1992 age 32 14 1 nbsp Power Dynamos 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Evan Chibuye 2002 07 19 19 July 2002 age 21 5 0 nbsp ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Irving Chisenga 2000 01 01 1 January 2000 age 24 5 0 nbsp Nchanga Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Rodolph Mwanza 1999 01 01 1 January 1999 age 25 5 1 nbsp Kabwe Warriors 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Brian Mulwanda 1996 09 19 19 September 1996 age 27 4 0 nbsp ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Daniel Hachipola 1996 12 12 12 December 1996 age 27 1 0 nbsp Nkwazi 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Emmanuel Mukuni 2001 01 29 29 January 2001 age 23 0 0 nbsp Atletico Lusaka 2023 COSAFA Cup DF Aime Mabika 1998 08 16 16 August 1998 age 25 1 0 nbsp Toronto FC v nbsp Ivory Coast 17 June 2023 DF Kondwani Chiboni 1996 09 14 14 September 1996 age 27 6 0 nbsp Nkana v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Kebson Kamanga 1997 06 16 16 June 1997 age 26 6 0 nbsp Red Arrows v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Gideon Sichone 1990 02 27 27 February 1990 age 34 2 0 nbsp Green Buffaloes v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Bwembya Kakunga 1998 11 28 28 November 1998 age 25 0 0 nbsp Malifura Wanderers v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Owen Mwamba 1999 11 28 28 November 1999 age 24 0 0 nbsp Malifura Wanderers v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 DF Isaac Zulu 1998 09 10 10 September 1998 age 25 0 0 nbsp Green Eagles v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 MF Jackson Chirwa 1995 06 11 11 June 1995 age 28 30 1 nbsp Green Buffaloes 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE MF Joshua Mutale 2002 01 24 24 January 2002 age 22 10 0 nbsp Power Dynamos 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE MF Foster Musonda 2002 07 10 10 July 2002 age 21 6 2 nbsp Power Dynamos 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Moses Liswaniso 1998 03 03 3 March 1998 age 26 5 0 nbsp Zanaco 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Gerald Muyunda 2000 06 20 20 June 2000 age 23 5 1 nbsp Forest Rangers 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Christopher Mubita 2000 11 28 28 November 2000 age 23 3 0 nbsp Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Theophilus Mukwita 2000 06 20 20 June 2000 age 23 2 0 nbsp Nkana 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Lameck Chileshe 1999 10 19 19 October 1999 age 24 1 0 nbsp Mufulira Wanderers 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Godfrey Ngosa 2000 03 03 3 March 2000 age 24 0 0 nbsp ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Stuart Siamwiza 1998 11 28 28 November 1998 age 25 0 0 nbsp Prison Leopards 2023 COSAFA Cup MF Prince Mumba 2001 03 24 24 March 2001 age 23 9 1 nbsp Kabwe Warriors v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 MF Linos Makwaza Jr 2001 01 08 8 January 2001 age 23 0 0 nbsp Power Dynamos v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 MF Saddam Phiri 1992 09 09 9 September 1992 age 31 0 0 nbsp Red Arrows v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 FW Lazarous Kambole 1994 01 20 20 January 1994 age 30 17 7 nbsp ZESCO United 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE FW Gamphani Lungu 1998 08 19 19 August 1998 age 25 15 0 nbsp SuperSport United 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE FW Albert Kangwanda 1999 04 07 7 April 1999 age 25 12 5 nbsp Kafue Celtic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE FW Francisco Mwepu 2000 02 29 29 February 2000 age 24 3 0 nbsp Cadiz 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE FW Roderick Munalula 2001 01 29 29 January 2001 age 23 6 2 nbsp Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup FW Ronald Mizinga 2007 03 24 24 March 2007 age 17 4 0 nbsp MUZA 2023 COSAFA Cup FW Kingsley Chibwe 2000 05 08 8 May 2000 age 23 2 0 nbsp Green Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup FW Henry Mwewa 2003 01 05 5 January 2003 age 21 0 0 nbsp Atletico Lusaka 2023 COSAFA Cup FW Matthew Kamwi 2006 12 25 25 December 2006 age 17 0 0 nbsp Kafue Celtic 2023 COSAFA Cup FW Amity Shamende 1993 08 04 4 August 1993 age 30 15 2 nbsp Green Eagles v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 FW James George Ngoma 2000 09 03 3 September 2000 age 23 1 0 nbsp Green Buffaloes v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 FW Cephas Mulombwa 2001 11 28 28 November 2001 age 22 0 0 nbsp Forest Rangers v nbsp Kuwait 12 June 2023 FW Joseph Phiri 1988 08 01 1 August 1988 age 35 0 0 nbsp Red Arrows v nbsp Lesotho 26 March 2023 Notes DEC Refused to join the team after the call up INJ Withdrew due to an injury PRE Preliminary Squad RET Retired from international association football SUS Suspended from the team Records editAs of 23 March 2024 7 Players in bold are still active with Zambia Most appearances edit Rank Name Caps Goals Career 1 Kennedy Mweene 122 2 2004 2021 2 David Chabala 115 0 1983 1993 3 Godfrey Chitalu 111 79 1968 1980 4 Joseph Musonda 108 0 2002 2014 5 Rainford Kalaba 103 15 2005 2018 Christopher Katongo 103 23 2003 2016 7 Alex Chola 102 43 1975 1985 8 Elijah Tana 101 4 1995 2009 9 Derby Makinka 98 10 1985 1993 10 Stoppila Sunzu 90 6 2008 present Top goalscorers edit Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career 1 Godfrey Chitalu 79 111 0 71 1968 1980 2 Alex Chola 43 102 0 42 1975 1985 3 Kalusha Bwalya 39 87 0 45 1983 2004 4 Bernard Chanda 29 68 0 43 1971 1980 5 Christopher Katongo 23 103 0 22 2003 2016 6 Collins Mbesuma 22 65 0 34 2003 2017 7 Dennis Lota 21 78 0 27 1994 2002 8 Patson Daka 20 45 0 44 2015 present 9 Kenneth Malitoli 19 80 0 24 1988 1999 10 James Chamanga 17 63 0 27 2005 2015FIFA World Cup editFIFA World Cup Qualification Year Round Position Pld W D L F A Pld W D L F A 1930 to 1962 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member nbsp 1966 Did not enter Did not enter nbsp 1970 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 6 6 nbsp 1974 10 4 3 3 19 11 nbsp 1978 6 3 1 2 9 5 nbsp 1982 4 2 1 1 6 2 nbsp 1986 6 2 1 3 8 6 nbsp 1990 6 3 0 3 7 6 nbsp 1994 8 5 1 2 17 5 nbsp 1998 8 3 2 3 10 8 nbsp nbsp 2002 10 5 2 3 16 11 nbsp 2006 12 7 2 3 21 11 nbsp 2010 10 3 3 4 4 6 nbsp 2014 6 3 2 1 11 4 nbsp 2018 8 4 2 2 11 7 nbsp 2022 6 2 1 3 8 9 nbsp nbsp nbsp 2026 To be determined 2 1 0 1 5 4 nbsp nbsp nbsp 2030 To be determined nbsp 2034 Total 0 15 104 48 21 35 158 100Africa Cup of Nations editYear Round Position Pld W D L GF GA nbsp 1957 to nbsp 1963 Not affiliated to CAF nbsp 1965 Did not enter nbsp 1968 nbsp 1970 Did not qualify nbsp 1972 nbsp 1974 Runners up 2nd 5 3 0 2 9 7 nbsp 1976 Did not qualify nbsp 1978 Group stage 5th 3 1 1 1 3 2 nbsp 1980 Did not qualify nbsp 1982 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 7 3 nbsp 1984 Did not qualify nbsp 1986 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 4 nbsp 1988 Withdrew nbsp 1990 Third place 3rd 5 3 1 1 3 2 nbsp 1992 Quarter finals 7th 3 1 0 2 1 2 nbsp 1994 Runners up 2nd 5 3 1 1 7 2 nbsp 1996 Third place 3rd 6 4 1 1 15 6 nbsp 1998 Group stage 10th 3 1 1 1 4 6 nbsp nbsp 2000 13th 3 0 2 1 3 5 nbsp 2002 14th 3 0 1 2 1 3 nbsp 2004 Did not qualify nbsp 2006 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 3 6 nbsp 2008 9th 3 1 1 1 5 6 nbsp 2010 Quarter finals 6th 4 1 1 2 5 5 nbsp nbsp 2012 Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 9 3 nbsp 2013 Group stage 12th 3 0 3 0 2 2 nbsp 2015 13th 3 0 2 1 2 3 nbsp 2017 Did not qualify nbsp 2019 nbsp 2021 nbsp 2023 Group stage 20th 3 0 2 1 2 3 nbsp 2025 To be determined nbsp nbsp nbsp 2027 Total 1 title 18 25 69 27 19 23 83 70COSAFA Cup editMain article COSAFA Cup Year COSAFA Cup Result M W D L GF GA 1997 Winners 5 3 2 0 11 4 1998 Winners 5 3 2 0 5 2 1999 Semi finals 2 0 1 1 1 2 2000 Quarter finals 2 1 1 0 3 0 2001 Semi finals 3 1 2 0 3 2 2002 Semi finals 2 1 0 1 3 1 2003 Semi finals 2 1 1 0 5 3 2004 Runners up 3 2 1 0 3 1 2005 Runners up 4 2 1 1 7 3 2006 Winners 4 4 0 0 8 1 2007 Runners up 2 1 1 0 3 0 nbsp 2008 Third place 3 1 1 1 2 1 nbsp 2009 Runners up 3 2 0 1 4 3 nbsp 2013 Winners 3 2 1 0 5 1 nbsp 2015 Quarter finals 3 1 1 1 3 1 TotalReferences edit The FIFA Coca Cola World Ranking FIFA 4 April 2024 Retrieved 4 April 2024 Elo rankings change compared to one year ago World Football Elo Ratings eloratings net 27 March 2024 Retrieved 27 March 2024 History of Zambian National Team fazfootball com Football Association of Zambia Archived from the original on 24 March 2019 Retrieved 29 October 2016 Zambia s remarkable journey makes them winners regardless FourFourTwo 12 February 2012 Archived from the original on 28 June 2012 Retrieved 2 December 2013 CAF releases Top XI of Orange CAN CAF Online Archived from the original on 4 February 2010 Retrieved 18 October 2021 Final Squad Facebook Football Association of Zambia Jerry Muchimba and Roberto Mamrud Zambia Record International Players Rec Sport Soccer Statistics Foundation Archived from the original on 10 July 2022 Retrieved 1 January 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zambia national football team Zambian Sports amp Football Website Zambia National Football official Zambia at FIFA com archived 11 June 2007 ZambianFootball net Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zambia 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