Former coach of Ghana, Avram Grant, accomplished a stunning accomplishment by guiding Zambia to their first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in eight years.
By defeating Ivory Coast 3-0 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia secured their spot in the tournament for the following year.
The 2012 African champions played with a strong presence the entire time, knowing that they needed to win to move above of Ivory Coast at the top of the group and qualify for the prestigious competition.
The match took an unfortunate turn for experienced defender Serge Aurier, who inadvertently scored an own goal, giving Zambia an early advantage.
Leicester City’s Patson Daka and Klins Kangwa further extended the lead with their well-executed goals, sealing a convincing victory for the former Chelsea manager’s men.