Zambia - Togo

Zambia host Togo on 29 September 2026 for matchday 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification group stage. Both sides enter this encounter following contrasting starts to their respective campaigns. Zambia look to recover from a difficult opening outing after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Algeria on 25 September 2026. In contrast, Togo arrive with momentum after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Burundi on the same day, providing them with a positive foundation to build upon as they aim to solidify their standing in the group.

This fixture marks a return to competitive action between the two nations, who last crossed paths during a friendly match on 27 May 2016 that ended in a 1-0 win for Togo. As they face each other again, Zambia seek to address the defensive vulnerabilities exposed in their previous outing, while Togo will aim to maintain their disciplined form. With the group table beginning to take shape, both teams face the challenge of securing points to improve their prospects of reaching the tournament finals.