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Zambia win dramatic shoot-out in AFCON

Zambia delighted in winning their first Africa Cup of Nations title by beating tournament favourites Ivory Coast on penalties.

After 14 kicks were converted, Kolo Toure and Gervinho failed to find the target for the Elephants as Zambia's Rainford Kalaba also blazed over.

 Zambia's captain Christopher Katongo kisses the trophy after winning the 2012 African Cup of Nations tournament's final match against Ivory Coast at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012. Photo: Reuters
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