AlgeriavsZambia

Algeria vs Zambia: head-to-head stats

Since 1977

Algeria

wins

draws

17 meetings

Zambia

wins

Algeria and Zambia have met 17 times since 1977: Algeria won 9, Zambia 5, and 3 matches were drawn. Algeria lead the head-to-head by 4 wins. Goals: Algeria 24, Zambia 13. Last meeting: Algeria 3–1 Zambia (African Cup of Nations qualification, Sep 25, 2026).

First meeting: Algeria 2–0 Zambia; Jun 9, 1977 · African Cup of Nations qualification
Last meeting: Algeria 3–1 Zambia; Sep 25, 2026 · African Cup of Nations qualification
Biggest Algeria win: Algeria 5–0 Zambia; Nov 14, 2019 · African Cup of Nations qualification
Biggest Zambia win: Algeria 1–3 Zambia; Sep 2, 2017 · FIFA World Cup qualification

The rivalry, match by match

17 meetings since 1977. Hover or tap a match for the details.

Algeria win
Draw
Zambia win
World Cup or continental finals
Bigger = wider margin

↑ Algeria win↓ Zambia win

ALG=ZAM

1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

ALG +41977 · ALG ahead1–3 · 2017

Goals per decade

↑ ALGZAM ↓

1970s: Algeria 5 goals, Zambia 2 goals
1980s: Algeria 4 goals, Zambia 2 goals
1990s: Algeria 0 goals, Zambia 1 goal
2000s: Algeria 3 goals, Zambia 0 goals
2010s: Algeria 6 goals, Zambia 4 goals
2020s: Algeria 6 goals, Zambia 4 goals

By competition

Competition	P	ALG W	D	ZAM W
FIFA World Cup qualification	6	4	0	2
Africa Cup of Nations qualification	5	3	1	1
Africa Cup of Nations	4	1	2	1
Friendly	2	1	0	1

All meetings

17 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

WSep 25, 20263–1HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
DMar 25, 20213–3AAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
WNov 14, 20195–0HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
LSep 5, 20170–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: —
Zambia: Patson Daka 66'
LSep 2, 20171–3AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: Yacine Brahimi 54'
Zambia: Brian Mwila 6', Brian Mwila 32', Enock Mwepu 88'
WSep 6, 20091–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: Rafik Saïfi 59'
Zambia: —
WJun 20, 20092–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: Madjid Bougherra 21', Rafik Saïfi 66'
Zambia: —
LSep 30, 19970–1NFriendly
Friendly
DJan 14, 19960–0NAfrican Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
DMar 11, 19860–0NAfrican Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations

Show all 17 meetings

WJul 28, 19851–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: Tedj Bensaoula 78'
Zambia: —
WJul 13, 19852–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Algeria: Tedj Bensaoula 15', Rabah Madjer 84'
Zambia: —
LMar 18, 19820–2NAfrican Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
Algeria: —
Zambia: Peter Kaumba 2', Geofrey Munshya 25'
WMar 7, 19821–0NAfrican Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
Algeria: Chaabane Merzekane 85'
Zambia: —
WOct 28, 19783–0AFriendly
Friendly
LJun 26, 19770–2AAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
WJun 9, 19772–0HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification

Sources: martj42/international_results (international matches since 1872, MIT-licensed open dataset) and ESPN for the latest results and fixtures. Predecessor teams follow FIFA attribution (Yugoslavia → Serbia, Czechoslovakia → Czechia).