Five Afcon clashes you absolutely should not miss
ESPN selects the pick of the Afcon group-stage clashes, for various diverse reasons, following Friday's draw in Cairo.
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2019 Afcon draw: Early predictions for each group
At the 2019 Afcon draw, big guns like Egypt and Nigeria got groups some would consider easy, while Group D are the traditional 'Group of Death'.
Zambia's AFCON qualifying: Where did it go wrong?
Sven Vandenbroeck's young and exciting side won't be present in Cameroon next year, but where did it go wrong for the Chipolopolo?
Zambia out of AFCON running after Mozambique defeat
The 2012 champions fell to a 1-0 loss away from home and will miss next year's tournament.
COSAFA U20: Hosts Zambia get tough draw
Hosts Zambia have been drawn in a tough Group A at the 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championships to be staged in Kitwe from December 2-14.
AFCON qualifying winners and losers
KweséESPN takes a look at the biggest winners and losers after the first four match days of Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifying.
Guinea-Bissau come from behind to stun Zambia
The continental minnows dented Chipolopolo's AFCON hopes with a shock 2-1 triumph in Bissau on Sunday.
Vandenbroeck steadily getting the best out of Zambia
The Belgian picked up his first victory as Chipolopolo boss on Wednesday, and can now look forward to further success.
Zambia beat Guinea-Bissau to boost AFCON hopes
Chipolopolo saw off their opponents to move up to four points in AFCON qualifying Group K.
Zambian players pay respects to 1993 victims

Chipolopolo players paid their respects on Wednesday close to the scene of the 1993 plane crash that killed 18 of their national team predecessors.
Shonga rescues late point for Zambia in Namibia
The Chipolopolo forward struck a 90th-minute equaliser to cancel out Benson Shilongo's opener for the hosts.
Simple steps for Vandenbroeck to improve Chipolopolo
Sven Vandenbroeck begins his life as Chipolopolo coach against Namibia away, with the new man surely keen to get his tenure off to a winning start.
Kalaba headlines Zambia returnees for Namibia clash
New Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroeck has opted to recall a number of the stars overlooked by Wedson Nyirenda.
Kalusha Bwalya handed FIFA ban
The Ethics Committee have banned the Zambia great after he was found guilty of violating two articles on the FIFA Code of Ethics.
Holders Zambia dumped out of COSAFA Cup, South Africa progress
The Young Bullets' hopes of retaining their U-17 crown were ended on Tuesday, while Namibia progressed as Group A winners.
Defending champions Zambia set for Lesotho showdown
Defending COSAFA U-17 Cup champions Zambia meet Lesotho on Sunday as they look to bounce back from their underwhelming opener against Mozambique.
AFCON qualification may not keep Vandenbroeck with Zambia
FAZ have set their new coach a mandate of reaching the 2019 AFCON, but have acknowledged that even that may not keep him in his job.
Sven Vandenbroeck named new Zambia coach
The Belgian has been appointed as Wedson Nyirenda's successor.
Why Chipolopolo can get stronger after Nyirenda exit
Zambia are back in the ascendency, so it is ironic that the recent departure of the man who masterminded their revival could mean even better times.
Why Renard's Morocco can cause World Cup upset
Queens Park Rangers opposition analyst Irfan Kawri outlines why he believes Morocco's Herve Renard can oversee a major World Cup upset this summer.
Kawri believes he can end Zambia's World Cup wait
The former Chipolopolo assistant boss believes he can qualify the Southern Africans to the World Cup.
Remembering the darkest day in Zambian football
Former Zambia assistant coach Irfan Kawri shares his memories of one of African football's darkest days.
Introducing Irfan Kawri: From Chipolopolo to Clitheroe FC
KweséESPN sit down with a Zambian coach whose unconventional route through African and British football deserves greater examination.
Does Wedson Nyirenda deserve Zambia axe?
The Chipolopolo boss's job is in jeopardy following the national side's failure to win the Four Nations tournament.
Zambia edge Zimbabwe to reach Four Nations final
Hosts Zambia booked a final place against South Africa after seeing off Zimbabwe in their Four Nations tournament semi final in Ndola on Wednesday.
2019-20 Ladder
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 16 |
| Madagascar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Cameroon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Comoros Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Malawi | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 14 |
| Burundi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| Gabon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| South Sudan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Benin | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Gambia | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Togo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| South Africa | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 12 |
| Libya | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| Seychelles | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -22 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| Kenya | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -10 | 1 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Congo DR | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Liberia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Congo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 12 |
| Ivory Coast | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| Central African Republic | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Rwanda | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 2 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Angola | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Mauritania | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Burkina Faso | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Botswana | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Egypt | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 13 |
| Niger | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
| Eswatini | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 1 |
| Group K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Namibia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Mozambique | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Zambia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Group L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Uganda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Tanzania | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Lesotho | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 |