"Chipolopolos" is the nickname of the Zambian team, which means "Copper Bullets" due to the abundance of copper in Zambia. Zambia's first official match, following their acceptance into FIFA, was played on July 3, 1964, at home against Tanzania, which ended with a victory for the Chipolopolos 1–0. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup. The team has three Africa Cup of Nations final appearances to its credit, winning the 2012 tournament with victory over Ivory Coast in the final. After the country adopted multiparty politics, the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo, the "Copper Bullets". Kenneth Kaunda ("KK") who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11, after founding president Dr. The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in men's international association football and it is governed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
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