Head coach Wedson Nyirenda Top scorer Godfrey Chitalu (79) Founded 1929 Captain Rainford Kalaba | Most caps David Chabala (115) Home stadium Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Arena/Stadium Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Manager Patrice Beaumelle | |
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Nickname(s) Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets) Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa) League Confederation of African Football Association Football Association of Zambia | ||
1993 zambia national football team air disaster
The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11, after founding president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda ("KK") who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. After the country adopted multiparty politics, the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo, the "Copper Bullets".
Contents
- 1993 zambia national football team air disaster
- Gabon air disaster
- Honours
- World Cup record
- Current squad
- Recent call ups
- Records
- References
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.
After the departure of George Lwandamina in 2016, Wedson Nyirenda was appointed interim coach. As of 29 October, Nyirenda is reportedly being considered for promotion to permanent head coach.
1993 zambia national football team air disaster
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.
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, 2006World 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.
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Cameroon on 12 November 2016. Caps and Goals updated as of 12 November 2016 after the game against Cameroon.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Zambia in the last 12 months.
Records
Caps and goals correct as of March 27, 2016.