Zambian football crash
How Zambia overcame tragedy to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
January 22, 20129m 8s
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Show Notes
In 1993, Zambia went into mourning when most of its promising football side were killed in an air crash.
But just a year later, a re-built team managed to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, playing great football along the way.
Claire Bowes speaks to Zambian team captain, Kalusha Bwalya.
PHOTO: Fans watch the new Zambian side train for the African Cup of Nations (Simon Bruty/Getty Images Sport).