Zambia national football team

Zambia

Nickname(s)	Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets)
Association	Football Association of Zambia
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach	Wedson Nyirenda
Captain	Rainford Kalaba
Most caps	David Chabala (115)
Top scorer	Godfrey Chitalu (79)
Home stadium	Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
FIFA code	ZAM
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	92 7 (6 July 2017)
Highest	15 (February–May 1996, August 1996)
Lowest	102 (February 2011)
Elo ranking
Current	94 1 (7 May 2017)
Highest	27 (6 April 1994)
Lowest	99 (May 2004)
First international
Southern Rhodesia 0–4 Northern Rhodesia (Southern Rhodesia; 1946)
Biggest win
Zambia 11–2 Swaziland  (Lusaka, Zambia; 5 February 1978) Zambia 9–0 Kenya  (Lilongwe, Malawi; 13 November 1978) Zambia 9–0 Lesotho  (August 8, 1988)
Biggest defeat
DR Congo 10–1 Zambia (Congo-Kinshasa; 22 November 1969)  Belgium 9–0 Zambia (Brussels, Belgium; 3 June 1994)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances	16 (first in 1974)
Best result	Champions, 2012

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".^[1]

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.^[2][3]

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.^[4]

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.^[5]

Honours

Africa Cup of Nations

Champions: 2012

Runners-up: 1974, 1994

COSAFA Cup

Champions: 1997, 1998, 2006, 2013

Runners-up: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2017

CECAFA Cup

Champions: 1984, 1991

Runners-up: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1988, 2006

Competition records

World 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.

• 1930 to 1966 – Did not enter
• 1970 to 2014 – Did not qualify

Africa Cup of Nations record

Results and fixtures

  Win   Draw   Loss

2016

Zambia  v  Kenya

4 September 2016 (2016-09-04) 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification	Zambia	1–1	Kenya	Ndola, Zambia
15:30 GMT	Kalaba  87'	Report report	Timbe  63'	Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium

Zambia  v  Nigeria

9 October 2016 (2016-10-09) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification	Zambia	1–2	Nigeria	Ndola, Zambia
14:30 UTC+2	Mbesuma  71'	Report (FIFA) Report (CAF)	Iwobi  32' Iheanacho  42'	Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Referee: Gehad Grisha

Cameroon  v  Zambia

12 November 2016 (2016-11-12) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification	Cameroon	1–1	Zambia	Limbe, Cameroon
16:00 UTC+1	Aboubakar  45+5' (pen)		Mbesuma  34'	Stadium: Limbe Stadium

2017

Zambia  v  Ethiopia

5 August 2017 Friendly	Zambia	0–0	Ethiopia	Lusaka, Zambia
		Report		Stadium: Woodlands Stadium

Players

Current squad

The following players have been selected for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Mozambique on 10 June 2017. Caps and Goals updated as of 10 June 2017 after the game against Mozambique.

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Kennedy Mweene (vice-captain)	(1984-12-11) 11 December 1984	116	2	Mamelodi Sundowns
	1GK	Jacob Banda	(1988-02-11) 11 February 1988	28	0	ZESCO United
	1GK	Toaster Nsabata	(1993-11-24) 24 November 1993	8	0	Zanaco
	2DF	Stoppila Sunzu	(1989-06-22) 22 June 1989	70	4	Arsenal Tula
	2DF	Simon Silwimba	(1994-12-25) 25 December 1994	5	0	ZESCO United
	2DF	Fackson Kapumbu	(1990-10-06) 6 October 1990	19	0	ZESCO United
	2DF	Taonga Bwembya	(1995-06-11) 11 June 1995	1	0	Zanaco
	2DF	Ziyo Tembo	(1985-06-30) 30 June 1985	5	0	Zanaco
	2DF	George Chilufya	(1986-11-26) 26 November 1986	2	0	Zanaco
	2DF	Billy Mutale	(1993-06-21) 21 June 1993	3	0	Power Dynamos
	2DF	Mwila Phiri	(1994-08-29) 29 August 1994	3	0	Green Eagles
	2DF	Isaac Shamujompa	(1994-10-12) 12 October 1994	2	0	Nchanga Rangers
	3MF	Rainford Kalaba (captain)	(1986-08-14) 14 August 1986	107	15	Mazembe
	3MF	Collins Sikombe	(1984-03-23) 23 March 1984	2	0	Zanaco
	3MF	Chisamba Lungu	(1991-01-31) 31 January 1991	48	1	Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast
	3MF	Kondwani Mtonga	(1984-02-12) 12 February 1984	42	1	ZESCO United
	3MF	Clatous Chama	(1992-11-30) 30 November 1992	10	0	ZESCO United
	3MF	Misheck Chaila	(1990-11-13) 13 November 1990	13	0	ZESCO United
	3MF	John Ching'andu	(1993-12-11) 11 December 1993	3	0	Zanaco
	3MF	Stanley Nshimbi	(1991-12-25) 25 December 1991	6	0	ZESCO United
	3MF	Fwayo Tembo	(1989-05-02) 2 May 1989	27	1	Hapoel Ra'anana
	3MF	Augustine Mulenga	(1989-05-02) 2 May 1989	2	0	Hapoel Ra'anana
	3MF	Salulani Phiri	(1989-05-02) 2 May 1989	16	0	Hapoel Ra'anana
	3MF	Roderick Kabwe	(1989-05-02) 2 May 1989	19	0	Hapoel Ra'anana
	3MF	Lubambo Musonda	(1989-05-02) 2 May 1989	20	2	Gandzasar Kapan
	4FW	Collins Mbesuma	(1984-02-03) 3 February 1984	65	22	Highlands Park
	4FW	Justin Shonga	(1989-07-04) 4 July 1989	2	0	Hapoel Ra'anana
	4FW	Ronald Kampamba	(1994-05-26) 26 May 1994	19	5	Wadi Degla
	4FW	Jackson Mwanza	(1992-10-09) 9 October 1992	16	0	Gaziantepspor
	4FW	Dave Daka	(1989-07-04) 4 July 1989	1	0	Hapoel Ra'anana

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Zambia in the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Charles Mweemba	(1994-12-12) 12 December 1994	0	0	Lumwana Radiants	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
GK	Allan Chibwe	(1991-03-22) 22 March 1991	3	0	Power Dynamos	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
GK	Kevin Malunga		0	0	Nkana	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
DF	Lawrence Chungu	(1991-10-11) 11 October 1991	4	0	Power Dynamos	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
DF	Godfrey Ngwenya		3	0	Kabwe Warriors	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
DF	Eric Chomba	(1988-07-11) 11 July 1988	1	0	Nkwanzi	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
DF	Jubell Sakala		0	0		v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
DF	Adrian Chama	(1989-03-18) 18 March 1989	17	0	Green Buffaloes	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
DF	Moonga Chilimba		0	0	Kabwe Warriors	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
DF	Richard Kasonde	(1994-02-20) 20 February 1994	2	0	Power Dynamos	v.  Zimbabwe, 26 March 2017
DF	Donashano Malama	(1991-09-01) 1 September 1991	23	0	Nkana	v.  Zimbabwe, 5 November 2016
DF	Kabaso Chongo	(1992-02-11) 11 February 1992	28	1	Mazembe	v.  Cameroon, 12 November 2016
DF	Emmanuel Mbola	(1993-05-10) 10 May 1993	55	0	Hapoel Ra'anana	v.  Kenya, 4 September 2016
MF	Paul Katema	(1997-09-19) 19 September 1997	18	1	Red Arrows	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
MF	Nsofwa Mwansa		2	0	Kabwe Warriors	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
MF	Lubinda Mundia		1	1	Red Arrows	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
MF	Jonas Sakuwaha	(1983-07-22) 22 July 1983	25	2	Mazembe	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
MF	Jackson Chirwa	(1995-06-11) 11 June 1995	14	0	Green Buffaloes	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
MF	Kelvin Mubanga	(1996-11-24) 24 November 1996	3	0	Power Dynamos	v.  Zimbabwe, 26 March 2017
MF	Isaac Chansa	(1984-03-23) 23 March 1984	68	2	Zanaco	v.  Cameroon, 12 November 2016
MF	Charles Zulu	(1996-01-02) 2 January 1996	12	1	Zanaco	v.  Cameroon, 12 November 2016
MF	Nathan Sinkala	(1990-11-22) 22 November 1990	51	3	Mazembe	v.  Nigeria, 9 October 2016
MF	Felix Katongo	(1984-04-18) 18 April 1984	76	6	Green Buffaloes	v.  Kenya, 4 September 2016
FW	Brian Mwila		2	1	Green Buffaloes	v.  South Africa, 13 June 2017
FW	Ignatius Lwipa	(1986-03-04) 4 March 1986	17	5	Nakambala Leopards	v.  Gabon, 4 June 2017
FW	Evans Kangwa	(1994-06-21) 21 June 1994	24	4	Gaziantepspor	v.  Cameroon, 12 November 2016
FW	Rodjers Kola	(1989-07-04) 4 July 1989	20	2	Hapoel Ra'anana	v.  Cameroon, 12 November 2016
FW	Patson Daka	(1998-10-09) 9 October 1998	12	0	FC Liefering	v.  Zimbabwe, 5 November 2016
FW	Winston Kalengo	(1985-08-29) 29 August 1985	22	8	AC Léopards	v.  Nigeria, 9 October 2016

Notes

• ^DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
• ^INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
• ^PRE Preliminary Squad.
• ^RET Player has retired from international football.
• ^SUS Suspended from the national team.

Managers

Records

References ↑ "History of Zambian National Team". Football Association of Zambia. Retrieved 29 October 2016.  ↑ Hughes, Rob (13 February 2012). "Zambia Takes a Modest and Emotional Path to Victory". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-02.  ↑ Jacob Steinberg (12 February 2012). "Ivory Coast v Zambia – as it happened | Jacob Steinberg | Football". London: theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.  ↑ "FAZ ponders Wedson’s elevation". Zambia Daily Mail. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.  ↑ "Zambia's remarkable journey makes them winners regardless". FourFourTwo. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2013-12-02.  ↑ Jerry Muchimba and Roberto Mamrud. "Zambia – Record International Players". RSSSF. 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Phiri 2 Chilumba 3 Lota 4 Tembo 5 Lungu 6 Mumamba 7 Makasa 8 Chongo 9 Litana 10 Malitoli 11 Bwalya 12 D. Phiri 13 Chisanga 14 Kamwandi 15 Kamwanga 16 Tembo 17 Chitila 18 Musonda 19 Kilambe 20 Malitoli 21 Sichone 22 Mbulo Coach: Ziese (Mungwa) Zambia squad – 2000 African Cup of Nations 1 Phiri 2 Chilembe 3 Litana 4 Sichone 5 Tana 6 Chintu 7 Makasa 8 Mwanza 9 Tembo 10 D. Lota 11 Bwalya 12 Tembo 13 Numba 14 Mutapa 15 Kilambe 16 Misichili 17 Sinkala 18 Miti 19 Lungu 20 Mwewa 21 Makufi 22 Mwila Coach: Bamfuchile Zambia squad – 2002 African Cup of Nations 1 Phiri 2 Chilembe 3 Bwale 4 Sichone 5 Tana 6 Mwewa 7 Sinyangwe 8 C. Lota 9 Banda 10 D. Lota 11 Milanzi 12 Mwanza 13 Numba 14 Kasonde 15 Bakala 16 Mbulo 17 Kampamba 18 Nsofwa 19 Sinkala 20 Chepita 21 Makasa 22 Lungu Coach: Poulsen Zambia squad – 2006 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Mweene 2 Phiri 3 Nketani 4 Musonda 5 Tana 6 Sinyangwe 7 C. Mulenga 8 Chansa 9 Mbesuma 10 Bakala 11 C. Katongo 12 Milanzi 13 Lungu 14 Numba 15 Chalwe 16 Kolala 17 Sinkala 18 Mwanza 19 Hachilensa 20 F. Katongo 21 Kalaba 22 Chamanga 23 Njovu Coach: Bwalya Zambia squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Poto 2 J. Mulenga 3 Nketani 4 Musonda 5 Himoonde 6 Kasonde 7 C. Mulenga 8 Chansa 9 Sunzu 10 Bakala 11 C. Katongo 12 D. Phiri 13 Chinyama 14 Mayuka 15 Chintu 16 Mweene 17 Kalaba 18 Mwanza 19 Hachilensa 20 F. Katongo 21 Chamanga 22 Kakonje 23 Njovu Coach: P. Phiri Zambia squad – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Kakonje 2 Kasonde 3 D. Banda 4 Musonda 5 Himoonde 6 Mbola 7 J. Mulenga 8 Chansa 9 Mbesuma 10 F. Katongo 11 C. Katongo 12 Chamanga 13 Sunzu 14 Chivuta 15 Chintu 16 Mweene 17 Kalaba 18 Singuluma 19 Nyrienda 20 Njovu 21 Mayuka 22 J. Banda 23 C. Mulenga Coach: Renard Zambia squad – 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winners (1st title) 1 Kakonje 2 Kasonde 3 Lungu 4 Musonda 5 Himoonde 6 Nkausu 7 C. Mulenga 8 Chansa 9 Mbesuma 10 F. Katongo 11 C. Katongo (c) 12 Chamanga 13 Sunzu 14 Chivuta 15 Chintu 16 Mweene 17 Kalaba 18 Kangwa 19 Sinkala 20 Mayuka 21 Sakuwaha 22 Titima 23 N. Mulenga Coach: Renard Zambia squad – 2013 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Titima 2 Kasonde 3 Lungu 4 Musonda 5 Himoonde 6 Nkausu 7 J. Mulenga 8 Chansa 9 Mbesuma 10 F. Katongo 11 C. Katongo (c) 12 Chamanga 13 Sunzu 14 Chivuta 15 Njovu 16 Mweene 17 Kalaba 18 Mbola 19 Sinkala 20 Mayuka 21 Sakuwaha 22 Munyao 23 M. Mulenga Coach: Renard Zambia squad – 2015 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Munyao 2 Malama 3 Lungu 4 Munthali 5 Kabwe 6 Nkausu 7 Sautu 8 Musakanya 9 Kampamba 10 Mulenga 11 Musonda 12 Kangwa 13 Sunzu 14 Mtonga 15 Singuluma 16 Mweene 17 Kalaba (c) 18 Mbola 19 Sinkala 20 Mayuka 21 Mwanza 22 Titima 23 Ngoma Coach: Janza Zambia national football team – managers Tiler (1978–80) Dumitru (1981–82) Ndhlovu (19xx–xx) McGarry (19xx–xx) Figge (1992–93) Chitalu (1993) Mwila (1993) Porterfield (1993–94) Chama (1994) Poulsen (1994–97) Mungwa (1997) Kapita (1997) Ziese (1997–98) Mungwa (1998) Kapita (1998) Bamfuchile (1998–2000) Mungwa (2000) Brouwer (2000–01) Poulsen (2002) Bwalya (2003–06) Phiri (2006–08) Renard (2008–10) Lwandamina (2010) Bonetti (2010–11) Renard (2011–13) Beaumelle (2013–14) Janza (2014–15) Lwandamina (2015–16) Nyirenda (2016–)