On 20th anniversary of the plane crash which killed the Zambia squad travelling to a USA 1994 qualifier, FIFA.com recalls the tragedy and the emotional tale it caused.
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With Zambia's triumph at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations serving as a reminder of the power football can hold upon one nation's spirits, FIFA.com looks back at similar feats that have captured the hearts of fans around the world.
Featuring Diego Maradona on his love of Jose Mourinho, Deivid on one of the worst misses in recent memory, and Sebastian Vettel and Henrik Larsson ranking Xavi above some the sport’s greatest players.
Nearly two decades after suffering an unimaginable tragedy, Zambian football experienced a new high, with their first continental title forged on a unique brand of spirit and togetherness.
Zambian FA President and former captain Kalusha Bwalya talks about Zambia's amazing CAF Africa Cup of Nations triumph and what it means to lift the trophy in Libreville, site of the devastating air disaster of 1993.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™