The Chipolopolo Boys recorded a narrow victory over Tanzania in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Saudi Arabia based forward Fashion Sakala scored the winner off a sublime Lubambo Musonda assist.
Zambia will host second placed Niger on Sunday in Ndola.
Niger beat Congo 3-1 to move to 12 points to put themselves in pole position to qualify as one of the best second placed.
Tanzania and Zambia have 10 and 9 points respectively.
Morocco have already qualified and on 21 points
