Zambia suffered heartbreak as they were defeated by Nigeria in a penalty shootout. Herve Renard’s men were by far the best side throughout the game with plenty of possession and a host of chances, but failed to convert any with the heartbreak of spot-kicks eventually deciding their fate – Thomas Nyrienda missing the one penalty that made all the difference.
It was Zambia who created the first real scare when a Felix Katongo corner caused some discomfort for goalkeeper Enyeama who charged off his line and flapped at thin air.
At the …
Zambia face Nigeria on Monday as they fight it out for a coveted place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 16 years.
Zambia were bottom of the standings in Group D going into their final match, but Thursday’s 2-1 victory over Gabon lifted them on to four points with Cameroon and the Azingo but they stole top spot in Group D show having scored more goals.
“Against Nigeria, our target is to reach the semi-final,” said Zambia coach Herve Renard, who grabbed Football Association …
Zambia reached the African Nations Cup quarter-finals as a dramatic final day in Group D saw Gabon – top before kick-off – miss out on qualification. This win for Zambia meant that they finished top of Group D ahead of Cameroon who only just scraped through.
Goals from Rainford Kalaba and James Chamanga earned Herve Renard’s side a deserved victory in Benguela despite substitute Fabrice Do Marcolino’s late consolation.
But it came at a price, with both Kabala and centre-half Kampamba Chintu collecting bookings which rule them out of the last eight …
Zambia coach Herve Renard is confident of a victory over Gabon that would put his side into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals.
The two sides meet in Benguela with plenty still to play for heading into the final matches of Group D, which is currently led by the Panthers on four points from two games.
The Zambians are bottom of the table with a single point, but the rules of the competition – head-to-head is preferred over goal difference – means that a win will see them advance at the expense of …
Zambia and Cameroon met at the Tundavala National Stadium in Lubango as both sides knew that 3 points were the order of the day. If Zambia won then they would virtually be guaranteed a place in the next phase, whereas a defeat for Cameroon would mean a shock exit from the tournament.
The atmosphere in the stadium generated by the 15000 crowd was electric as the game kicked off. Cameroon drew first blood as Emana blasted a 35 yard free kick hopelessly high and wide after Makoun had been felled by …
If Zambia ever need to change their kit due to a colour clash then they will be wearing an all white strip.
The kit is manufactured by nike.
The President of the Zambian FA issued a statement saying that the team should revert back to their old strip of the 1980′s, of which he said it brought good success to the side and would remind players and fans of past glories when Zambia were a force to be reckoned with.
Zambia go into their second group match knowing that a win against opponents Cameroon would effectively see them through to the quarter finals, they will be full of confidence after their opening game draw against Tunisia.
Herve Renard, the Copper Bullets head coach is very optimistic that his side can win the game and dump the 4 times winners out of the African Nations Cup, Renard was quoted in his post match interview saying ” I hope we can play to our potential in this crucial game and knock out Cameroon”. …
Zambia failed to capitalise on Group D rival Cameroo’s shock defeat to Gabon as they were held to a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in Lubango.
The Copper Bullets will be very disappointed not to have taken all 3 points from a game they dominated for very long spells and seeing a late headed goal from Emmanuel Mayuka ruled out for offside.
Herve Renard’s men had made a fine start to the game with the very impressive Rainford Kalaba hitting the side netting with his effort, as Tunisia looked out of sorts and …
The Chipolopolos kick off their CAN2010 campaign off against Tunisia on Wednesday 13/1/2010. The game is based in Lubango and will be played at the Estadio Nossa Senhora do Monte stadium.
The Tunisians will start off as favourites to win the game as their unbeaten record against the Zambians dates back to 1989, and their last meeing in this competition ended with Tunisia romping to a 4-1 win back in 2006.
Zambia under the guidance of Frenchman Renard go into the game on the back of a morale boosting win in their …
Zambia will participate on the African Nations Cup 2010 sporting a brand new kit manufactured by Nike. The shirts are green, shorts are white andsocks are green.
There had been rumours that the Zambian officials wanted to revert to their 1980s strip of a copper coloured shirt hence their nickname the ‘Copper Bullets’.
