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End of the match!
END! END! The match ends. ZAMBIA BEATS IVORY COAST! ZAMBIA IS IN THE AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS 2025! 1-0, final score.
Key moments
Zambia substitution. Golden Mafwenta replaces Joseph Sabobo.
Additional time
Four more minutes will be played in the match.
Zambia substitution. Frankie Musonda replaces Kennedy Musonda.
Substitution for Ivory Coast. Karim Konaté replaces Jean-Eudes Aholou.
Hamed Traorè tried for Ivory Coast, but his shot was not dangerous.
We enter the final stretch of the match. Last 10 minutes for both teams, with this result, to secure their qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
ZAMBIA MISSED IT! Great reaction from Yahia Fofana when it was three on one. Kings Kangwa made the pass to Clatous Chama, who shot low, and the goalkeeper saved it with his foot.
Half an hour into the second half The score remains 1-0 for now.
Zambia came closer. A shot from Joseph Banda went wide of the left side of the net.
There are 20 minutes left to the end of the match. Still 1-0 on the scoreboard.
Double substitution for Ivory Coast. Vakoun Bayo and Hamed Traorè replace Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso.
Both teams calm down a bit after a couple of stoppages in play. The score remains 1-0.
First quarter of an hour into the second half. The teams are quite encouraged to approach the areas and there is a great atmosphere.
IVORY COAST HAD A CHANCE NOW! Jean-Eudes Aholou had a good shot from mid-range, but the goalkeeper flew in to keep out the equalizer.
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ZAMBIA MISSED IT! What a great chance for Joseph Banda, who was left alone in the box in front of the keeper, but his shot went high.
First minutes of the match in the second half. Zambia looks to overwhelm Ivory Coast from the start to prevent them from having any reaction.
Zambia had it! Clatous Chama's shot and Fofana's best reaction was to save the ball and send it to the corner kick.
Second half begins
The second half of the match gets underway. There were changes in the teams. For Zambia, Clatous Chama came on in place of Kelvin Kampamba, while for Ivory Coast, Jérémie Boga and Oumar Diakité came on in place of Simon Adingra and Evan Guessand.
Halftime
End of the first half. Zambia partially wins 1-0 at home against Ivory Coast. For now, both teams are assured of a ticket to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Additional time
Two more minutes will be played in the first half.
GOOOOOAL!
GOOOOOOOAL! GOAL of Zambia, Kennedy Musonda! The striker scores the first goal of the match after receiving a pass from Joseph Sabobo. The scoreboard opens.
Last five minutes of the first half. Everything is still tied.
Zambia came close, Kelvin Kampamba sent a cross into the box, but Joseph Banda couldn't connect with the ball to push it into the net.
We are entering the final stretch of the first half. The score is still 0-0, with few scoring chances, but with an increasing pace.
Half an hour of play. The score remains 0-0 for now.
Zambia came close. Emmanuel Banda's header from Gift Mphande's cross, but the ball stayed in Yahia Fofana's hands.
Ivory Coast is looking to get closer to the opponent's area to put the defense in trouble, but so far, the home team responds well.
The match is still tied. There are not many shots on goal and the score remains unchanged.
First quarter of an hour into the match. The score remains tied, with the Ivory Coast starting to show more impetus to attack insistently.
We are keeping the score tied so far. Both teams are trying to put intensity into the game.
There is still not much to highlight in the match. Possession of the ball is very much disputed in the midfield.
First minutes of the match. Not many approaches to the penalty area for now.
Match starts!
The game between Zambia and Ivory Coast is underway.
Teams on the field
The players of Zambia and Ivory Coast take the field at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Match Officials
Referee: Cumar Cartan - Somalia
Assistant No.1: Sulayman Shiikh - Somalia
Assistant No.2: Mowlid Rage Ali - Somalia
Fourth Official: Ahmed Hussein - Somalia
Substitutes - Ivory Coast
To be confirmed.
Starting XI - Ivory Coast
1-4-3-3
| 1. Yahia Fofana |
| 5. Wilfried Singo | 2. Ousmane Diomandé | 21. Evan N’Dicka | 11. Christopher Opéri |
| 8. Franck Kessie | 18. Jean-Eudes Aholou | 6. Seko Fofana |
| 25. Evan Guessand | 12. Jean Philippe Krasso | 10. Simon Adingra |
Coach: Emerse Fae
Substitutes - Zambia
To be confirmed.
Starting XI - Zambia
1-4-3-3
| 1. Toaster Nsabata |
| 22. Joseph Banda | 10. Kings Kangwa | 7. Kelvin Kampamba | 15. Kelvin Kapumbu |
| 14. Kabaso Chongo | 23. Gift Mphande | 12. Emmanuel Banda |
| 13. Stoppila Sunzu | 20. Obino Chisala | 19. Kennedy Musonda |
Coach: Avram Grant
Arrival of teams
Players from both delegations are already present at the match site. The match is getting closer and closer.
Squad List - Ivory Coast
Squad List - Zambia
Ivory Coast results in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
September 6 - Matchday 1: 1-0 vs Sierra Leone (Lost)
September 10 - Matchday 2: 4-1 vs Sierra Leone (Won)
October 11 - Matchday 3: 0-2 vs Chad (Won)
October 15 - Matchday 4: 2-0 vs Zambia (Won)
Zambia's results in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
September 6 - Matchday 1: 2-0 vs Ivory Coast (Lost)
September 10 - Matchday 2: 3-2 vs Sierra Leone (Won)
October 11 - Matchday 3: 0-0 vs Chad
October 15 - Matchday 4: 0-1 vs Chad (Won)
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