Zambia vs Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 31': Serge Aurier (Ivory Coast) Own Goal at 31'
- 46': Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 46'
- 48': Patson Daka (Zambia) Goal at 48'
- 55': Kings Kangwa (Zambia) Goal at 55'
- 60': Rodrick Kabwe (Zambia) Yellow Card at 60'
- 62': Jean Evrard Kouassi (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Max Gradel (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 62'
- 63': Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Emmanuel Agbadou (Ivory Coast) Substitution at 68'
- 89': Fashion Sakala (Zambia) Yellow Card at 89'
- 89': Lameck Banda (Zambia) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+4': Larry Bwalya (Zambia) Substitution at 94'
Game Information
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | Congo DR | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| +1 | Tanzania | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| +4 | Guinea | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| -9 | Ethiopia | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Zambia
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 23 | Tandi Mwape |
| 13 | Rodrick Kabwe  |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 4 | Frankie Musonda |
| 24 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 10 | Fashion Sakala |
| 15 | Kelvin Kapumbu |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
Ivory Coast
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Charles Folly (GK) |
| 20 | Simon Deli |
| 24 | Sèrge Aurier |
| 3 | Eric Bailly |
| 13 | Ghislain Konan |
| 12 | Idrissa Doumbia |
| 6 | Ibrahim Sangaré |
| 19 | Franck Kessié |
| 99 | Christian Kouamé |
| 17 | Jean-Phillipe Krasso |
| 7 | Jonathan Bamba |
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