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Zambia win first ever Africa Cup of Nations title
Feb 12, 2012, 22:28 GMT
Libreville, Gabon - Zambia on Sunday won their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title when they beat favourites Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shoot-out after the game in Libreville had remained goalless at the end of extra-time.
Stoppila Sunzu scored the winning goal for Zambia after goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene saved Kolo Toure's spot-kick and Gervinho blasted over. Rainford Kalaba missed for the Zambians.
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba missed a penalty for his side in the 70th minute when he side-footed the ball over the cross-bar.
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