1974 African Cup of Nations final

The 1974 African Cup of Nations Final was an association football match between Zaire and Zambia at the Nasser Stadium in Cairo to determine the winner of the 1974 African Cup of Nations, the ninth edition of the African Cup of Nations. The final was drawn 2–2 on 12 March 1974, before Zaire won the replay 2–0 two days later. It was the first African Cup of Nations final that failed to produce a winner after both normal time and extra time.[1]

1974 African Cup of Nations final
Event1974 African Cup of Nations
Zaire Zambia
Zaire Zambia
Zaire won after a replay
Final
Zaire Zambia
2 2
After extra time
Date12 March 1974 (1974-03-12)
VenueNasser Stadium, Cairo
RefereeGamar Gamar
Attendance55,000
Replay
Zaire Zambia
2 0
Date14 March 1974 (1974-03-14)
VenueNasser Stadium, Cairo
RefereeGamar Gamar
Attendance1,000

Details

Final
Zaire 2–2 (a.e.t.) Zambia
Mulamba 65', 117' [2] Kaushi 40'
Sinyangwe 120'
Attendance: 55,000[3]
Referee: Gamar Gamar

Replay
Zaire 2–0 Zambia
Mulamba 30', 76' [4]
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Gamar Gamar

References
  1. "BBC World Service - Africa - Egypt 1974 - Extra time replay". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. "Zaire v Zambia, 12 March 1974". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. Walubita, Moses Sayela (4 August 2011). Zambia Sporting Score: A Period of Hits and Misses. ISBN 9781450279123.
  4. "Zaire v Zambia, 14 March 1974". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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