Zambia closed 2012 on a low note after losing 1-0 away to Tanzania in a friendly on Saturday at the National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam.
The African champions huffed and puffed in the first half as Tanzania dominated their guests.
Striker James Chamanga came close with the African champions best chance of the first half  in the 44th minute but blasted his effort marginally wide.
A minute later, Tanzania shocked Zambia when midfielder Mrisho Ngasa outpaced Kampamba Chintu and skipped goalkeeper Daniel Munyau to score what would turn out to be the winner.
Zambia were a different side after the break after Chris Katongo, Isaac Chansa and Nathan Sinkala were respected for Evans Kangwa, Mukuka Mulenga and Francis Kasonde respectively.
Sunzu was outstanding in defence  while Mukuka gave Zambia’s midfield the kiss of life and came close to his debut goal in the 73rd minute when he hit the post.
Felix Katongo too hit the post four minute before fulltime in a frustrating second half after dominating the second period.
Meanwhile, Zambia head back home for Christmas but regroup on December 26 in Johannesburg for their final phase of training came ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup that kicks off on January 19.
Here we go again can’t find the back of the net against Taifa stars,well you lose some and win some pull up your( A )game lads,act like champs.
Oh guys you have failed to grant us another xmas bonus with Taifa stars.I was sick throughout the 90 minutes after seeing the taifa stars outplying the Chipolopolo (af Champs)
Anyway hard lucky guys i love you.
Early signs that we won`t manage to defend our cup.
No Mbesuma No quality Goals
1 friendly down 2 to go….but the FIFA ranking table is taking all these games into account!!
Yes man.. I just looked at the FIFA rankings for Zambia this week,… The best was 1996 when Zambia was ranked 20th. .. Now 34.. may drop after taking into account these defeats :(
Awe mwandi!!
Just a friendly game don’t worry too much neighbor,, after all you got good group Ethiopia,Burkinafasso and super chickens, shouldn’t be a problem for Chipolopolo to go thru.. the knock out stage is always unpredictable but you will be alright just take one game at a time.
Wishing you good tournament and i will be supporting you neighbor.
Sounds like the match was exciting, with Mukuka hitting the bar? Good that it was Danny Munyau this time around a goalkeeper, he deserved it good disciplined team.
Well done Taifa stars, but Zambia never loose hope take it as a challenge, ur making trial b4 the coming afcon, correct ur mistakes and wish u all the best neighbor.
The LT story is full of mistakes just like this Zambia C which was beat by a team so low in the Fifa rankings.Just what is Kampamba Chintu doing in the national team?The chap does not even have a club!!Renard is fond of experimenting and nowander he cant coach anywhere else.Get serious for Afcon.GOD BLESS ZAMBIA.
The Coach was trying out other players, this was only a friendly!!! It ‘s the risk you take when trying out new players in friendlies – inevitable risk to FIFA ranking! Nema problema – AFCON here we come!!!
When you loose you pull up your sock unlike becoming complicent AFTER A WIN.More work needed to the front line.
Zambia were a different side after the break after Chris Katongo, Isaac Chansa and Nathan Sinkala were respected for Evans Kangwa, Mukuka Mulenga and Francis Kasonde respectively.
What’s the meaning of this sentence!!!?
The chipolopolo boys are more accustomed to losing than winning, it is not surprising!! During the AFCON ba kabwelapo nelya kwanamungwa, no wonder you don’t have to trust them otherwise you wona die of B.P.
It’s a right time for Zambia to loose to weak sides like TZ so that they may feel that more effort is required against stronger sides to defend the trophy. Go, go, Chipoloplo.