Algeria vs Zambia: head to head
17 matches · 1977–2026
Rivalry summary
Algeria and Zambia have met 17 times since 1977. Algeria lead the head-to-head with 9 wins to Zambia's 5, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Algeria 24, Zambia 13 (2.18 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 25 September 2026: Algeria 3–1 Zambia (AFCON Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Algeria 5–0 Zambia on 14 November 2019.
15 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Next meeting
Zambia vs Algeria on Wednesday 24 March 2027 (2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group I). Preview & prediction →
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Algeria 2–0 Zambia (3 times)
- Algeria at home
- 5W 0D 1L in 6 games
- Zambia at home
- 2W 1D 3L in 6 games
- Longest Algeria unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Algeria 8, Zambia 4, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.18
All 17 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | Algeria | 3–1 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Tizi Ouzou |
| 25 Mar 2021 | Zambia | 3–3 | Algeria | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Algeria | 5–0 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Blida |
| 5 Sep 2017 | Algeria | 0–1 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Constantine |
| 2 Sep 2017 | Zambia | 3–1 | Algeria | World Cup Qualification | Lusaka |
| 6 Sep 2009 | Algeria | 1–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Blida |
| 20 Jun 2009 | Zambia | 0–2 | Algeria | World Cup Qualification | Chililabombwe |
| 30 Sep 1997 | Algeria | 0–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Dar es Salaam |
| 14 Jan 1996 | Zambia | 0–0 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Bloemfontein |
| 11 Mar 1986 | Algeria | 0–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria |
| 28 Jul 1985 | Zambia | 0–1 | Algeria | World Cup Qualification | Lusaka |
| 13 Jul 1985 | Algeria | 2–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Algiers |
| 18 Mar 1982 | Algeria | 0–2 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Tripoli |
| 7 Mar 1982 | Algeria | 1–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Benghazi |
| 28 Oct 1978 | Zambia | 0–3 | Algeria | International Friendly | Lusaka |
| 26 Jun 1977 | Zambia | 2–0p | Algeria | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 9 Jun 1977 | Algeria | 2–0 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Algiers |
By competition
| Competition | P | Algeria | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| AFCON Qualification | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Algeria wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Algeria | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Algeria and Zambia?
Algeria have won more meetings: 9 wins to Zambia's 5, with 3 draws.
How many times have Algeria and Zambia played each other?
They have played 17 times between 1977 and 2026.
When did Algeria last play Zambia?
On 25 September 2026: Algeria 3–1 Zambia (AFCON Qualification).