Uganda vs Zambia: head to head

43 matches · 1964–2023

13Uganda wins
10Draws
20Zambia wins
52–58Goals

Rivalry summary

Uganda 13Draws 10Zambia 20

Uganda and Zambia have met 43 times since 1964. Zambia lead the head-to-head with 20 wins to Uganda's 13, and 10 matches ended level.

Goals: Uganda 52, Zambia 58 (2.56 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 17 October 2023: Zambia 3–0 Uganda (International Friendly).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Uganda 4–0 Zambia on 14 December 1987.

26 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Uganda 1–2 Zambia (6 times)
Uganda at home
5W 6D 5L in 16 games
Zambia at home
7W 2D 2L in 11 games
Longest Uganda unbeaten run
4 matches
Longest Zambia unbeaten run
9 matches
Competitive matches only
Uganda 12, Zambia 11, draws 3
Goals per game
2.56

All 43 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
17 Oct 2023Zambia3–0UgandaInternational FriendlySharjah
8 Nov 2016Uganda0–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
5 Mar 2014Zambia2–1UgandaInternational FriendlyNdola
13 Oct 2012Uganda1–0pZambiaAFCON QualificationKampala
8 Sep 2012Zambia1–0UgandaAFCON QualificationNdola
11 Aug 2010Uganda1–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
31 Aug 2002Uganda2–2ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
22 Jun 1999Uganda0–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
22 May 1999Uganda0–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
25 Nov 1992Uganda0–0pZambiaInternational FriendlyMwanza
13 Dec 1989Uganda3–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupNairobi
13 Nov 1988Uganda0–3ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupBlantyre
14 Dec 1987Uganda4–0ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupAddis Ababa
8 Oct 1985Uganda3–0ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupBulawayo
7 Dec 1984Uganda1–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKampala
25 Aug 1984Uganda1–0ZambiaWorld Cup QualificationKampala
29 Jul 1984Zambia3–0UgandaWorld Cup QualificationNdola
27 Nov 1981Uganda0–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupDodoma
17 Nov 1981Uganda3–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupDodoma
4 Nov 1979Uganda1–2ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupNairobi
17 Nov 1978Uganda0–4ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupBlantyre
7 Nov 1978Uganda1–2ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupBlantyre
9 Dec 1977Uganda0–0ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupMogadishu
27 Feb 1977Zambia4–2UgandaWorld Cup QualificationNdola
13 Feb 1977Uganda1–0ZambiaWorld Cup QualificationKampala
14 Nov 1976Uganda2–0ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupZanzibar
11 Nov 1976Uganda2–3ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupZanzibar
2 Nov 1975Zambia0–1UgandaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupLusaka
15 Aug 1975Uganda3–0ZambiaAFCON QualificationKampala
12 Jul 1975Zambia2–1UgandaAFCON QualificationLusaka
6 Mar 1974Uganda0–1ZambiaAfrica Cup of NationsEl Mahalla El Kubra
10 Dec 1973Uganda2–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyNairobi
28 Sep 1973Uganda2–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKampala
26 Sep 1973Uganda1–1ZambiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKampala
12 Oct 1968Uganda1–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyMbale
9 Oct 1968Uganda2–3ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
4 Jul 1968Zambia2–2UgandaInternational FriendlyKitwe
2 Jul 1968Zambia2–1UgandaInternational FriendlyNdola
30 Jun 1968Zambia1–1UgandaInternational FriendlyMufulira
29 Jun 1968Zambia2–1UgandaInternational FriendlyLusaka
22 Jun 1967Uganda1–3ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
18 Sep 1965Uganda2–2ZambiaInternational FriendlyKampala
20 Oct 1964Zambia0–2UgandaZambian Independence TournamentLuanshya

By competition

CompetitionPUgandaDrawZambia
International Friendly17179
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup16736
AFCON Qualification4202
World Cup Qualification4202
Africa Cup of Nations1001
Zambian Independence Tournament1100

Columns: Uganda wins, draws, Zambia wins.

By decade

DecadeUgandaDrawZambia
1960s144
1970s627
1980s513
1990s012
2000s010
2010s113
2020s001

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Uganda and Zambia?

Zambia have won more meetings: 20 wins to Uganda's 13, with 10 draws.

How many times have Uganda and Zambia played each other?

They have played 43 times between 1964 and 2023.

When did Uganda last play Zambia?

On 17 October 2023: Zambia 3–0 Uganda (International Friendly).