Zambia: Burundi AFCON Qualifier Back at Levy Mwanawasa

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Burundi AFCON Qualifier Back at Levy Mwanawasa

The supplied article content provides no details about the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Zambia and Burundi. The headline only says the fixture is back at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

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