2012 African Cup of Nations defending champions Zambia unveiled their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations home kit made by Nike, will be first worn when Zambia 0-0 draw with Norway in an exhibition game on January 12, 2013. After the country adopted multiparty politics the side is nicknamed With nickname Chipolopolo (the Copper bullets) as copper is one of the nation's main exports. The team has three Africa Cup of Nations final appearances to its credit.
The new Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets) home uniform features the team’s traditional green shirt with an orange collar and on the end of the sleeves, along with orange shorts and green socks. Totally replaces the immensely popular jersey that had a tricoloured band on the sleeves. Aditional featured Zambia Away shirt is orange with a green collar and a green horizontal stripe across the chest area. With a squad of mainly African-based players, Manager Hervé Renard’s team is pooled with Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Nigeria of the 2013 Cup of Nations.
