Cameroon vs Zambia: head to head
16 matches · 1969–2024
6Cameroon wins
7Draws
3Zambia wins
29–27Goals
Rivalry summary
673
Cameroon 6Draws 7Zambia 3
Cameroon and Zambia have met 16 times since 1969. Cameroon lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Zambia's 3, and 7 matches ended level.
Goals: Cameroon 29, Zambia 27 (3.50 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 9 January 2024: Zambia 1–1 Cameroon (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Cameroon 5–1 Zambia on 26 January 2008.
13 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Cameroon 2–2 Zambia (3 times)
- Cameroon at home
- 3W 2D 0L in 5 games
- Zambia at home
- 2W 3D 0L in 5 games
- Longest Cameroon unbeaten run
- 9 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Cameroon 5, Zambia 2, draws 6
- Goals per game
- 3.50
All 16 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2024 | Zambia | 1–1 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Jeddah |
| 9 Jun 2019 | Cameroon | 2–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Majadahonda |
| 11 Nov 2017 | Zambia | 2–2 | Cameroon | World Cup Qualification | Ndola |
| 12 Nov 2016 | Cameroon | 1–1 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Limbé |
| 17 Jan 2010 | Cameroon | 3–2 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Lubango |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Cameroon | 5–1 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 14 Jul 2001 | Zambia | 2–2 | Cameroon | World Cup Qualification | Lusaka |
| 25 Feb 2001 | Cameroon | 1–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Yaoundé |
| 9 Aug 1997 | Cameroon | 3–3p | Zambia | LG Cup | Tunis |
| 1 Jun 1997 | Zambia | 3–0 | Cameroon | International Friendly | Lusaka |
| 3 Mar 1990 | Cameroon | 0–1 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Annaba |
| 8 Mar 1986 | Cameroon | 3–2 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria |
| 21 Apr 1985 | Cameroon | 1–1 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Yaoundé |
| 7 Apr 1985 | Zambia | 4–1 | Cameroon | World Cup Qualification | Lusaka |
| 29 Jun 1969 | Cameroon | 2–1 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Yaoundé |
| 29 Jun 1969 | Zambia | 2–2 | Cameroon | AFCON Qualification | Ndola |
By competition
| Competition | P | Cameroon | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| LG Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Cameroon wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Cameroon and Zambia?
Cameroon have won more meetings: 6 wins to Zambia's 3, with 7 draws.
How many times have Cameroon and Zambia played each other?
They have played 16 times between 1969 and 2024.
When did Cameroon last play Zambia?
On 9 January 2024: Zambia 1–1 Cameroon (International Friendly).