Zambia: Chipolopolo Arrives With Trophy
Africa Cup of Nation winners, Chipolopolo, have arrived in Zambia amidst pomp and fanfare as fans braved the blistering heat to see the triumphant squad.
Chipolopolo celebrate winning the title for the first time.
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Zambia:
Soccer Fans Celebrate All Night
Times of Zambia, 13 February 2012
DELIRIOUS Zambia fans broke into unprecedented celebrations across the country, partying hard all night to savour the glory as Zambia won the soccer Africa Cup in Gabon last night. Read more »
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Zambia:
Nation Owes It to God - Kenneth Kaunda
Times of Zambia, 14 February 2012
FIRST Republican president Kenneth Kaunda says the nation owes it to God for winning the Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time. Read more »
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Zambia:
Nation's Turning Point
Times of Zambia, 14 February 2012
ZAMBIA's victory at the Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Libreville has heralded a unique phase in the history of the country, bringing together people of diverse political,… Read more »
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Zambia:
Renard Dedicates Cup to Kalu
Times of Zambia, 14 February 2012
COACH Herve Renard has dedicated Zambia's 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory to FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya for giving him a second chance to drill the Chipolopolo. Read more »
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Zambia:
Sata Eulogises Squad Over Victory
Times of Zambia, 14 February 2012
PRESIDENT Michael Sata has said the Zambia national soccer team's momentous achievement has galvanised the country which has undergone great renewal of hope in the last few months. Read more »
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Africa:
Chipolopolo Trample the Elephants to Fulfill Destiny With Africa Title
Nation, 13 February 2012
Zambia's football team members have finally managed to appease the spirits of their compatriots who died in a plane crash while on national duty in 1993. Read more »
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Zambia:
Spooky Victory
RFI, 13 February 2012
Hervé Renard, the Zambia coach, said the team's run to the final was written somewhere. Read more »
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South Africa/Zambia:
Zambia Becomes Third in Region to Win Cup
SANF, 13 February 2012
Zambia has etched its name in the history books after becoming only the third southern African country to lift the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in the tournament's… Read more »
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Zambia:
Soccer Team Defy the Odds to Win Africa Cup of Nations
SW Radio, 13 February 2012
A Zambian football team, made up of relatively unknown players, conjured up a shock win over hot favourites Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday evening.… Read more »
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Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire:
An Epic Tale - Chipolopolo Down Cote d'Ivoire in AFCON Final
Daily Maverick, 13 February 2012
Amid all the epic story-telling, you'd be forgiven for not noticing that a real football match took place last night. On the pitch, Zambia beat Cote D'Ivoire in a penalty shootout… Read more »
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Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire:
The Indomitable Spirit of Chipolopolo's Football
allAfrica, 13 February 2012
The indomitable spirit of Zambian football and a deep camaraderie were key factors behind their success at the African Nations Cup, coach Herve Renard said after the remarkable… Read more »