Zambia stun Ivory Coast to qualify

Zambia booked a place at next year’s African Cup of Nations in Morocco after beating reigning African Champions on Friday.

Striker Kennedy Musonda’s first half strike was enough to earn Zambia a 1-0 victory over the Elephants in Ndola.

Zambia top the group on 10 points with next Tuesday’s match against Sierra Leone a dead rubber.

Ivory Coast are second on 9 points while Siera Leone have 5 points with Chad bottom of the group.

Zambia XI: Toaster Nsabata – Gift Mphande, Stopilla Sunzu, Kabaso Chongo, Obinno Chisala – Kelvin Kapumbu, Emmanuel Banda, Kings Kangwa – Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba (Clatous Chota Chama 45′), Kennedy Musonda (Frank Musonda 85′), Joseph Sabobo Banda (Golden Mafweta 89′)

*Group Standings*

1 – Zambia : 10 pts

1 – Ivory Coast : 9pts

3 – Sierra Leone : 5 pts

4 – Chad : 3 pts