Thursday, July 2, 2026

AFCON RECORD: Winless in 11 matches 

The Zambia National team last won an AFCON match in open play at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. 

Emmanuel Mayuka’s goal against Ghana in the semi finals was the last time the Chipolopolo Boys recorded a victory in open play. 

The final was won on post match penalties. 

AFCON 2013 

Herve Renard’s defending Champions drew all the 3 matches  against Nigeria, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. 

Nigeria and Burkina Faso went on to feature in the final with the Super Eagles emerging as Champions. 

In 2015 Under Honor Janza the team drew two matches and lost against Tunisia. 

Note: Zambia did not qualify for the 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions of the continental showpiece. 

AFCON 2012 

  đź‡¬đź‡­ Ghana 0-1 Zambia 🇿🇲 – Semi Final 

         Ivory Coast 0-0 Zambia 🇿🇲 – Final (Zambia won on penalties) 

AFCON 2013 

 đź‡Şđź‡ą Ethiopia 1-1 Zambia 🇿🇲 

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia 1-1 Nigeria 🇳🇬 

 đź‡§đź‡« Burkina Faso 0-0 Zambia 🇿🇲 

AFCON 2015 

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia 1-1 DR Congo 🇨🇩 

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia 1-2 Tunisia 🇹🇳 

       Cape Verde 0-0 Zambia 🇿🇲

AFCON 2023

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia 1-1 DR Congo 🇨🇩 

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia 1-1 Tanzania 🇹🇿 

 đź‡˛đź‡¦ Morocco 1-0 Zambia 🇿🇲

AFCON 2025 

 đź‡˛đź‡± Mali 1-1 Zambia 🇿🇲

 đź‡żđź‡˛ Zambia v Comoros 🇰🇲 

 đź‡˛đź‡¦ Morocco v Zambia 🇿🇲

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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