Benin vs Zambia
head-to-head record
- Benin wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- Zambia wins
- 0
5 meetings, 2002 to 2022Goals: Benin 10, Zambia 6
Benin and Zambia have met 5 times since 2002. Benin have won 2, Zambia 0, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 27 March 2022, when Benin won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 5 meetings have produced 16 goals, 3.20 per game. The biggest win is Benin’s 3–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2003. Benin are unbeaten in the last five meetings (2 wins, 3 draws). They went 16 years without meeting, between 2003 and 2019.
Who has won more, Benin or Zambia?
All matches5 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Benin 10, Zambia 63.20 per game
- First meeting
- Zambia 1–1 BeninAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 12 Oct 2002
- Most recent
- Benin 2–1 ZambiaFriendly, 27 Mar 2022
- Benin’s biggest win
- Benin 3–0 ZambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 6 Jul 2003
- Most goals in a meeting
- Benin 2–2 ZambiaFriendly, 8 Jun 2021
- Current run
- Benin unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Benin 1560 (90th), Zambia 1558 (92nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Benin2Zambia1
Friendly
Antalya, Turkey (neutral)
- Benin2Zambia2
Friendly
Cotonou, Benin
- Benin2Zambia2
Friendly
Porto-Novo, Benin
- Benin3Zambia0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Zambia1Benin1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Lusaka, Zambia
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Benin's home games
3 matches
120
BeninDrawsZambia
In Zambia's home games
1 match
010
BeninDrawsZambia
At neutral venues
1 match
100
BeninDrawsZambia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Benin | Draws | Zambia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6–5 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 7 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Benin | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12022 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 52002 to 2022 | 22019 to 2021 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 13 October 2019 to 8 June 2021.
Questions answered
How many times have Benin and Zambia played each other?
5 times, starting on 12 October 2002. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Benin and Zambia?
Benin, with 2 wins to 0. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Benin vs Zambia?
Benin’s 3–0 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 6 July 2003 in Cotonou.
When did Benin and Zambia last play?
On 27 March 2022 in Antalya, when Benin won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Benin and Zambia?
In 2 competitive matches, Benin have 1 win, Zambia have 0, and 1 ended level.
Every Benin vs Zambia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 2–1 | Zambia | Friendly | Antalya, Turkey (neutral) | |
| Benin | 2–2 | Zambia | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Benin | 2–2 | Zambia | Friendly | Porto-Novo, Benin | |
| Benin | 3–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Zambia | 1–1 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lusaka, Zambia |
Recent form
Benin
- Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wv MauritaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat Burkina FasoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat TogoFriendly1–5Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Dv NigerFriendly1–1Fri 5 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.