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4 unusual facts about Patrick Phiri


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Buseko also produced other great Zambian stars like Bernard Chanda and Patrick Phiri.

Patrick Phiri

He was part of Brian Tiler’s squad at CAN 1978 and scored the first goal in Zambia’s 2-0 victory over Upper Volta (Burkina Faso).

Zambia then kicked off their CAN 2004 qualification campaign with a 1-0 away win to Sudan but two home draws against Benin and Sudan meant Zambia travelled to Cotonou needing a draw to progress to Tunisia.

This time, Phiri delivered as Zambia shocked South Africa in Cape Town 3-1, thanks to a 20 minute hat-trick by Christopher Katongo and won the group despite tying on points, thanks to a better head to head record.



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