Zambian Challenge Cup

Zambian Challenge Cup

The Zambia Challenge Cup or BP Top Eight Cup is a knockout tournament of the Zambian football. It was created in 1962 and it is contested by the top 8 teams of the league.

It was known as Northern Rhodesian Challenge Cup before independence; then, only all-white teams could enter.

Called BAT Challenge Cup (1962–68), Shell Challenge Cup (1969–1981) and BP Challenge Cup (since 1982) as sponsors withdrew from the country.

Read more about Zambian Challenge Cup:  Winners

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