Defending champions Zambia crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after failing to beat Burkina Faso, who finish surprise winners of Group C after a goalless draw in Nelspruit.
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Zambia threw all they could forward in an increasing effort to breach the Burkinable defence but could not get the goal they needed to continue their title defence.
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They are the first holders to be eliminated at the first stage since Algeria in 1992 (Bad record).
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Burkina Faso, outsiders coming into the tournament, finished ahead of Nigeria on goal difference.