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Zambia win Africa Cup of Nations

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Cup of Nations Zambias Rainford Kalaba controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations final.  By Franck Fife (AFP)
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Zambia's Rainford Kalaba controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations final. By Franck Fife (AFP)

LIBREVILLE (AFP) - Zambia defeated Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final after a 0-0 draw following extra time on Sunday.

Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba wasted a great chance to break the deadlock on 70 minutes when he blazed a spot kick over and Zambia skipper Christopher Katongo was foiled by the woodwork in the first period of extra time.

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Nor | 2/13/2012 12:08:00 AM

Chipolopolo diserves to win for theire frist time in history African Cup of nations well done by Zambian team.

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