Zambia win Africa Cup of Nations in 1998 . The Copper Bullets beat Ivory Coast 8 - 7 on penalties . Zambia had finished goalless after normal and extra time . Clear-cut chances were few and far between in wet conditions , but Ivorian goalkeeper Boubacar Barry had to make a brilliant early save to foil Nathan Sinkala . Didier Drogba missed penalty for Ivory Coast in second half .
Zambia win Africa Cup of Nations in 1998 . The Copper Bullets beat Ivory Coast 8 - 7 on penalties . Zambia had finished goalless after normal and extra time . Didier Drogba missed penalty for Ivory Coast in second half .