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| First game = {{nowrap|{{fb|Southern Rhodesia}} 0–4 Northern Rhodesia {{flagicon|Northern Rhodesia}} }}<br> ( | | First game = {{nowrap|{{fb|Southern Rhodesia}} 0–4 Northern Rhodesia {{flagicon|Northern Rhodesia}} }}<br> (Southern Rhodesia; 1946) | ||
| Largest win = {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 11–2 {{fb-rt|SWZ}} <br> ([[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]; 5 February 1978) <br> {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 9–0 {{fb-rt|KEN}} <br> ([[Lilongwe]], [[Malawi]]; 13 November 1978) <br> {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 9–0 {{fb-rt|LES|1987}} <br> (August 8, 1988) | | Largest win = {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 11–2 {{fb-rt|SWZ}} <br> ([[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]; 5 February 1978) <br> {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 9–0 {{fb-rt|KEN}} <br> ([[Lilongwe]], [[Malawi]]; 13 November 1978) <br> {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} Zambia 9–0 {{fb-rt|LES|1987}} <br> (August 8, 1988) | ||
| Largest loss = {{fb|COD|1966}} 10–1 Zambia {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} <br> ( | | Largest loss = {{fb|COD|1966}} 10–1 Zambia {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} <br> (Congo-Kinshasa; 22 November 1969) <br> {{fb|BEL}} 9–0 Zambia {{flagicon|ZAM|1964}} <br> (Brussels, Belgium; 3 June 1994) | ||
| World cup apps = | | World cup apps = | ||
| World cup first = | | World cup first = | ||
| World cup best = | | World cup best = | ||
| Regional name = | | Regional name = Africa Cup of Nations | ||
| Regional cup apps = 16 | | Regional cup apps = 16 | ||
| Regional cup first = | | Regional cup first = 1974 | ||
| Regional cup best = Champions: | | Regional cup best = Champions: 2012 | ||
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The '''Zambia national football team''' represents the country of [[Zambia]] in the sport of association football and is governed by the [[Football Association of Zambia]]. During the 1980s, they were known as the '''KK 11''' after founding president Dr. [[Kenneth Kaunda]] fondly called KK who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. When the country adopted multiparty politics the side was nicknamed ''Chipolopolo'' (the Bullets<ref>David Clement Ruffelle Scott, ''A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of the Mang'anja Language'' (Foreign Mission Committee of the Church of Scotland, 1892), p. 90: "'''Chipolopolo''', 4, A bullet."</ref>). The team has three [[Africa Cup of Nations]] final appearances to its credit. They were once holders of the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|Africa Cup of Nations]], winning in [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final|the 2012 final]] against | The '''Zambia national football team''' represents the country of [[Zambia]] in the sport of association football and is governed by the [[Football Association of Zambia]]. During the 1980s, they were known as the '''KK 11''' after founding president Dr. [[Kenneth Kaunda]] fondly called KK who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. When the country adopted multiparty politics the side was nicknamed ''Chipolopolo'' (the Bullets<ref>David Clement Ruffelle Scott, ''A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of the Mang'anja Language'' (Foreign Mission Committee of the Church of Scotland, 1892), p. 90: "'''Chipolopolo''', 4, A bullet."</ref>). The team has three [[Africa Cup of Nations]] final appearances to its credit. They were once holders of the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|Africa Cup of Nations]], winning in [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final|the 2012 final]] against Ivory Coast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/sports/soccer/14iht-soccer14.html|title=Zambia Takes a Modest and Emotional Path to Victory|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=2013-12-02|first=Rob|last=Hughes|date=13 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Jacob Steinberg |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/12/ivory-coast-zambia-africa-nations |title=Ivory Coast v Zambia – as it happened | Jacob Steinberg | Football |publisher=theguardian.com |date= 12 February 2012|accessdate=2013-12-02 |location=London}}</ref> In addition to this 2012 cup triumph, its other memorable moments include a 4–0 victory over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the [[Football at the 1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Olympic football tournament]] in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] that saw [[Kalusha Bwalya]] score a [[hat-trick]]. The current manager of the team is [[George Lwandamina]]. | ||
== Gabon air disaster ==<!-- This section is linked from [[African Cup of Nations]]--> | == Gabon air disaster ==<!-- This section is linked from [[African Cup of Nations]]--> |
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Nickname(s) | Chipolopolo (The Bullets) | ||
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Association | Football Association of Zambia | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | ||
Head coach | George Lwandamina | ||
Captain | Rainford Kalaba | ||
Most caps | David Chabala (115) | ||
Top scorer | Godfrey Chitalu (79) | ||
Home stadium | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | ||
FIFA code | ZAM | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 79 1 (2 June 2016) | ||
Highest | 15 (February 1996) | ||
Lowest | 101 (February 2011) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 81 (31 March 2015) | ||
Highest | 27 (6 April 1994) | ||
Lowest | 99 (May 2004) | ||
First international | |||
Southern Rhodesia 0–4 Northern Rhodesia (Southern Rhodesia; 1946) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Zambia 11–2 Template:Country data SWZ (Lusaka, Zambia; 5 February 1978) Zambia 9–0 Kenya (Lilongwe, Malawi; 13 November 1978) Zambia 9–0 Lesotho (August 8, 1988) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
DR Congo 10–1 Zambia (Congo-Kinshasa; 22 November 1969) Belgium 9–0 Zambia (Brussels, Belgium; 3 June 1994) | |||
Africa Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 16 (First in 1974) | ||
Best result | Champions: 2012 |
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11 after founding president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda fondly called KK who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. When the country adopted multiparty politics the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo (the Bullets[1]). The team has three Africa Cup of Nations final appearances to its credit. They were once holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning in the 2012 final against Ivory Coast.[2][3] In addition to this 2012 cup triumph, its other memorable moments include a 4–0 victory over Italy in the 1988 Olympic football tournament in Seoul, South Korea that saw Kalusha Bwalya score a hat-trick. The current manager of the team is George Lwandamina.
Gabon air disaster
On 27 April 1993, a Zambian Air Force Buffalo DHC-5D which was carrying the team to Senegal for a 1994 World Cup qualification match crashed, killing all 30 passengers, including 18 players and a number of coaches.[4]
Honours
- Africa Cup of Nations
- Champions: 2012
- Runners-up: 1974, 1994
- COSAFA Cup
- Champions: 1997, 1998, 2006, 2013
- Runners-up: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009
- CECAFA Cup
- Champions: 1984, 1991
- Runners-up:1976, 1977, 1978,1988, 2006
Competition records
World Cup record
When the former British colony of Northern Rhodesia, Zambia did not participate in World Cup qualification play until after its independence in 1964. The country's football association was formed in 1929 and joined FIFA in 1964.
Africa Cup of Nations record
Current squad
The following 23-man squad has been selected for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match squad on June 13, 2015.[5] Caps and Goals (official FIFA-recognized matches only) updated as of 11 October 2015 after the game against Egypt.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.
Results and Fixtures
2013
21 January 2013 AFCON 2013 | Zambia | 1–1 | Template:Country data ETH | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela, South Africa |
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17:00 UTC+3 |
25 January 2013 AFCON 2013 | Zambia | 1–1 | Template:Country data NGA | Mbombela Stadium, South Africa |
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17:00 UTC+3 |
29 January 2013 AFCON 2013 | Burkina Faso | 0–0 | Zambia | Mbombela Stadium, South Africa |
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17:00 UTC+3 |
24 March 2013 2014 FIFA WCQ | Template:Country data LSO | 1–1 | Zambia | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho |
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17:00 UTC+3 |
25 May 2013 Friendly | Namibia | 0–0 | Zambia | Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia |
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8 June 2013 2014 FIFA WCQ | Zambia | 4–0 | Template:Country data LSO | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia |
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14 July 2013 2013 COSAFA Senior Challenge | Zambia | 3–1 | Mozambique | Nkana Stadium, Kitwe, Zambia |
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19:30 UTC+10 |
17 July 2013 2013 COSAFA Senior Challenge | Template:Country data ZAF | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) |
Zambia | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Zambia |
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19:00 UTC+3 |
27 July 2013 2014 CHANQ | Botswana | 1–1 | Zambia | Molepolole Stadium, Molepolole, Botswana |
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14 August 2013 Friendly | Zambia | 1–1 | Senegal | Stade Municipal, Saint-Leu-La-Forêt, France |
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18 August 2013 2014 CHANQ | Zimbabwe | 0–0 | Zambia | Rufaro Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe |
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6 September 2013 2014 FIFA WCQ | Template:Country data GHA | 2–1 | Zambia | Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana |
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19:00 UTC+3 |
6 November 2013 Friendly | Jordan | 1–0 | Zambia | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan |
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14 November 2013 Friendly | Egypt | 2–0 | Zambia | 30 June Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
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28 November 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Tanzania | 1–1 | Zambia | Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, Kenya |
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1 December 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Zambia | 1–0 | Burundi | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya |
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4 December 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Somalia | 0–4 | Zambia | Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, Kenya |
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8 December 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Zambia | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) |
Burundi | Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Mombasa, Kenya |
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10 December 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Zambia | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Template:Country data SUD | Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Kenya |
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12 December 2013 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge | Tanzania | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–6 p) |
Zambia | Nyayo National Stadium, Kenya |
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2014
6 June 2014 Friendly | Template:Country data JPN | 4–3 | Zambia | Raymond James Stadium, United States |
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2015
29 March 2015 Friendly | Zambia | 2–0 | Rwanda | Lusaka, Zambia |
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2 | 0 | Stadium: Gabon Disaster Heroes National Stadium |
11 October 2015 Friendly | Zambia | 0–3 | Egypt | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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0 | 3 | Stadium: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium |
Managers
Records
Caps and goals correct as of March 27, 2016.[6]
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References
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External links
- SoccerZambia
- Zambia at FIFA.com
- Zambian Football Association official website
- ZambianFootball.net
- Gabon air disaster accident report at the Aviation Safety Network database