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Ivory Coast v Zambia Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 21:00 on Friday 06 September 2024.

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Ivory Coast v Zambia Africa Cup of Nations

  • Ivory Coast has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1992 and 2015, making them one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history.
  • Zambia won their first and only Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012, pulling off a major upset by defeating Ivory Coast in the final.
  • Both Ivory Coast and Zambia have a strong tradition of producing talented footballers who have gone on to play for top clubs in Europe.
  • Ivory Coast is known for their physical style of play, while Zambia is known for their fast-paced and attacking approach.
  • The Ivory Coast national team is nicknamed "The Elephants" in reference to the country's status as the world's largest exporter of ivory.
  • The Zambia national team is known as "The Copper Bullets" in honor of the country's rich copper mining industry.