The Zambia national football team, nicknamed the Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets), represents Zambia in international men's football under the auspices of the Football Association of Zambia. Based in Lusaka, the team plays its home matches at the National Heroes Stadium. The iconic green, orange, black, and white kit is instantly recognizable across the continent. Zambian football history is marked by profound tragedy and ultimate triumph. The team's golden generation was tragically lost in a 1993 plane crash off the coast of Gabon. In an inspirational story of resilience, a new generation, led by players like Christopher Katongo and Rainford Kalaba, achieved the unthinkable by winning the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, defeating Ivory Coast in a dramatic penalty shootout. That victory remains the nation's crowning sporting achievement. In the modern era, Zambia continues to produce talented players competing across Europe and Africa, regularly contending for spots at major tournaments. The team plays with speed, skill, and a relentless fighting spirit that endears them to fans worldwide. The Chipolopolo carry the hopes of a nation and the legacy of heroes past.