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1974 African Cup of Nations final

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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 (Libya)
Attendance55,000
Replay
Zaire Zambia
2 0
Date14 March 1974 (1974-03-14)
VenueNasser Stadium, Cairo
RefereeGamar Gamar (Libya)
Attendance1,000
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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]

Details

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Final

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

Replay

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Zaire 2–0 Zambia
Mulamba 30', 76'
Attendance: 1,000[3]
Referee: Saad Gamar (Libya)

References

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  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. ^ "Zaire v Zambia, 14 March 1974". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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