Zambia were beaten 0-1 by Malawi on 6 July, but on Sunday 8 July they came from behind to beat Comoros 2-1 in Durban, South Africa, on Matchday 2 of the Cosafa Cup (Group B). Zambia's goals came from Fredrick Mulambia (51st) and Albert Kangwanda (74th), while the islanders had equalised through Affane Djambae (67th).
Zambia, the defending champions, now have 3 points, as many as their opponents of the day, who won (3-0) against Seychelles.