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Zambia 1-1 Ethiopia | Africa Cup of Nations
• Zambia 1-1 EthiopiaZambia began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title on Monday with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Ethiopia, who were reduced to 10 men in the first half of their opening...
View ArticleEthiopia keeper Jemal Tassew sent off on a stretcher after horrific foul – video
Ethiopia goalkeeper Jemal Tassew suffers a double blow after a moment of madness ends with him receiving a red card while being stretchered off the pitch
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Champions Zambia malfunction when required to go on front foot | Jonathan Wilson
The calm pragmatism that served Zambia so well at last year's Africa Cup Nations was absent when it was needed most against the 10 men of EthiopiaThe good news for Zambia is that Herve Renard remains...
View ArticleZambia v Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened | Scott Murray
Zambian keeper Kennedy Mweene scored one of the great penalties as the holders scrambled a lucky draw against Nigeria. Scott Murray was watchingScott Murray
View ArticleBurkina Faso v Zambia: Africa Cup of Nations – live! | Barry Glendenning
Will the champions Zambia sneak through to the quarter-finals? Find out with Barry GlendenningBarry Glendenning
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Burkina Faso 0-0 Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations Group C match report
• Burkina Faso 0-0 Zambia• Burkina Faso top group; Zambia finish thirdZambia, the defending champions, tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after failing to beat Burkina Faso, who finish the...
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Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (8-7 on pens) | Africa Cup of Nations final report
• Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (Zambia win 8-7 on pens)Stopila Sunzu began Sunday as an unheralded centre-back for the Congolese side TP Mazembe. He ended it as the unlikely hero of one of the greatest...
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Zambia's triumph heals 19-year-old rift with Gabon over plane disaster |...
Gabon fans' support for Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations final reconciles nations driven apart by crash that killed 18 playersOf all the extraordinary memories of the Africa Cup of Nations final,...
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Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (8-7 on pens) | Africa Cup of Nations final report
• Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (Zambia win 8-7 on pens)Stopila Sunzu began Sunday as an unheralded centre-back for the Congolese side TP Mazembe. He ended it as the unlikely hero of one of the greatest...
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Zambia's triumph heals 19-year-old rift with Gabon over plane disaster |...
Gabon fans' support for Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations final reconciles nations driven apart by crash that killed 18 playersOf all the extraordinary memories of the Africa Cup of Nations final,...
View ArticleZambia's football fans greet team after Africa Cup of Nations victory – video
The Zambian 'Chipolopolo' team receive a heroes' welcome in Lusaka after winning the Africa Cup of Nations
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In praise of ... the Copper Bullets | Editorial
Zambia are champions of Africa, 19 years after its national team perished in a plane crash that undermined relations with Gabon"For most Zambians, it was like putting something to bed." So said a...
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Football news in brief
• Asamoah Gyan urged to reconsider international break• Pep Guardiola's future at Barcelona still unclearGyan urged to reconsider after taking Ghana breakAsamoah Gyan has been urged by the Ghana FA to...
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Lionel Messi's record belongs to Godfrey Chitalu, claims Zambia's FA
• Officials plan to present evidence to Fifa to support claim• Chitalu's 107 goals in 1972 were not officially recognisedZambia's Football Association is planning an official challenge to Lionel...
View Article2012: A year in football … starring Lionel Messi, tiki-taka and a whole raft...
From Chelsea's Champions League win to the mercurial continuance of Spain's international dominance, 2012 has been an interesting year for footballRoberto di Matteo
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Nigeria and Ghana battle the egos in Africa Cup of Nations buildup | Jonathan...
Ghana and Nigeria have gambled on leaving out their disruptive influences – but history has shown that the team is paramountThere is a new mood of militancy about west African football. The buildup to...
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Africa cup of nations: A brief history
The championship, which kicks off in South Africa on Saturday, has always been about more than 'just' footballThe big kick-off is nearly upon us. Just 11 months after that extraordinary Zambian triumph...
View ArticleAfrican Cup of Nations 2013 : A team by team guide - in pictures
Ahead of the start of the tournament in South Africa on Saturday, we take a look at the 16 teams involved and their chances in the competitionSteven Bloor
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Africa Cup of Nations preview: Ivory Coast primed to fly or flop again | Paul...
You can't bet against the Ivorians but, with Ghana, Algeria and Nigeria looking strong, it would still be no surprise if they failed once moreAh, Ivory Coast. As we approach kick-off in another Africa...
View ArticleEthiopia keeper Jemal Tassew sent off on a stretcher after horrific foul – video
Ethiopia goalkeeper Jemal Tassew suffers a double blow after a moment of madness ends with him receiving a red card while being stretchered off the pitch
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