Africa Champions Zambia in a Narrow Escape Against Uganda

The reigning champions were held to 1-1 by Uganda before going on to win the match 9-8 in penalties, sending them to South Africa next year to defend their title at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Christopher Katongo of Zambia (file photo).

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    Times of Zambia, 13 October 2012

    SPORTS Minister Chishimba Kambwili has told the national football team that they stand to earn more than the US$5,000 (K26 million) promised to each player as winning bonus if they… Read more »

  • Zambia/Uganda:   Chipolopolo Boys Out to Defend Pride

    Times of Zambia, 13 October 2012

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Zambian national soccer coach Herve Renard.

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    New Vision, 13 October 2012

    There are two ways to win a war. You can either crash your opponent (read Bush v Saddam) or beguile them into defeat (read Delilah v Samson). Read more »

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