http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7568767/zambia-wins-african-cup-nations-dramatic-finale
Summary:
As of February 12th 2012, Zambia won its first African Cup of Nations. The African Cup of Nations is the main international football competition in Africa. Each nation is represented in the Cup, but only the top six teams will advance to play in the next World Cup. Zambia went into the game as underdogs, but came up victorious after 120 minutes had gone by and a penalty shootout decided the fate of the game. The shootout came down to 7-7 when Kolo Toure of Ivory Coast had his shot saved, the first of the shootout.
Significance:
Although the six best teams of the cup advance to the World Cup to represent the continent of Africa, Zambia has ensured that they will be playing in Brazil in 2014. Nineteen years ago, a plane crash killed 18 members of the Zambia football squad. The significance of winning this cup means more than anything to the players because they finally have brought some positive light to the club and to their poverty stricken country.
Alternate Heading: Zambia Finally Shines
Question: Has Zambia ever made it to a World Cup before?
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