Algeria — Zambia

Group I pairs Algeria with Zambia over two legs.

FIFA ranking: #29 · AFCON titles: 2

FIFA ranking: #90 · AFCON titles: 1

Head coach: George Lwandamina

On ranking alone Algeria start ahead, 29 to 90.

Previous meetings

Zambia lead the head-to-head, 2 wins to 1 from 4 meetings, with 1 drawn.

Meetings4
Algeria1
Zambia2
Draws1

Last meeting: March 25, 2021, Algeria 3–3 Zambia (Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification).

Source: API-Football

Both legs

Matchday Home Away Match window Kick-off
1 Algeria Zambia September 21 – October 6, 2026 to be confirmed
5 Zambia Algeria March 22 – March 30, 2027 to be confirmed

Kick-off times are shown as to be confirmed because CAF has published windows, not individual dates.

Where these teams are shown

CountryWhere to watchStatus
AlgeriaEPTVFree to air Held rights for the 2025 edition
AlgeriabeIN SportsSubscription Held rights for the 2025 edition
ZambiaAzam TVSubscription Held rights for the 2025 edition

The rights column states which edition each broadcaster is confirmed for, not which one it is assumed to carry.

The group context

Both sides play six qualifiers in Group I. How many go through has not been announced.

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Common questions

When do Algeria and Zambia play?
Both legs fall inside the international windows shown above. CAF has not yet set the exact dates.
How many times do these teams meet?
Twice, with each side hosting once.