Africa Cup of Nations · Wednesday 8 March 1978 · Accra, Ghana
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso 0–2 Zambia (8 Mar 1978): Result & Goals
Goals
- 20'
Patrick PhiriZambia - 88'Bizwell PhiriZambia
Pre-match prediction
14%25%61%
Burkina Faso winDrawZambia win
Based on Elo ratings (Burkina Faso 1365, Zambia 1594) and the outcomes of 2,833 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Burkina Faso and Zambia.
- Burkina Faso won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Zambia won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 23 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Burkina Faso 1365, Zambia 1594 — Zambia were favourites.
Burkina Faso: last 5 matches
- 2–4 vs Nigeria5 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–0 vs Benin26 Feb 1978 · International Friendly
- 2–2 vs Gabon19 Feb 1978 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Benin12 Feb 1978 · International Friendly
- 1–4 vs Ivory Coast27 Mar 1977 · AFCON Qualification
Zambia: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Ghana5 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 11–2 vs Eswatini5 Feb 1978 · International Friendly
- 5–0 vs Zanzibar29 Jan 1978 · International Friendly
- 6–1 vs Zanzibar28 Jan 1978 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Uganda9 Dec 1977 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup