Zambia vs Zimbabwe: Chipolopolo v Warriors Rivalry and Betting Guide

Zambia and Zimbabwe have a longstanding rivalry on the football pitch, with Zambia being one of the most successful teams in the COSAFA Cup, having won the tournament seven times. Zimbabwe produced legendary players like Peter Ndlovu, who played 100 times for Zimbabwe, and Khama Billiat, a former star for Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs.

On this page · 4 sections

1. New Football Betting Sites in ZA
2. Chipolopolo and the Warriors at the Africa Cup of Nations
3. COSAFA Cup finals between the neighbours
4. COSAFA Cup finals: Zambia v Zimbabwe

Chipolopolo and the Warriors at the Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia's greatest achievement on the continental stage came in 2012, when they won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This remains Zambia's only title in the competition, winning the final over Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout.

However, the Zimbabwe national team, known as The Warriors, have not been far behind in the success stakes. The country qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2004, and they have appeared in the tournament on six occasions to date.

COSAFA Cup finals between the neighbours

In the COSAFA Cup, Zimbabwe have been triumphant six times, with Zambia's seven titles putting them slightly ahead. The rivalry between the two nations has been particularly intense in the COSAFA Cup.

Zimbabwe have won the competition in 2005, 2009, 2017 and 2018, beating Zambia in the final on each of those occasions. However, Zambia have also had their victories in the final, taking the title in 2013 after a 2-0 win over their rivals.

COSAFA Cup finals: Zambia v Zimbabwe

Example. A R100 bet on Zimbabwe to lift the trophy in each of these five finals at a price of 2.50 assumed: R500 staked, four wins return R1,000.