Zambia beats Congo-Brazzaville in extra time to reach AFCON final
ALEXANDRIA, Mar. 9, 1974 (AMP) — Egypt 1974 : Zambia reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the very first time in their history courtesy of a 4-2 extra time victory over Congo-Brazzaville (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) on Saturday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Congo-Brazzaville at the AFCON
- 1 title (1972)
- 3 appearances (first in 1968)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1972)
Zambia at the AFCON
- First appearance
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Congo-Brazzaville
2:4
Zambia
2:4 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (2:2)
- 9 March 1974
- Alexandria
AFCON History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.