Russia edges Zambia 3-2 in dramatic 'African Summer' friendly
Theo Interfax
Russia earned a dramatic 3-2 win over Zambia in an international friendly on May 2, 2026, scoring the decisive goal in the final minute. Russia led 2-1 at halftime before Zambia equalized, but a stoppage-time winner gave Russia the victory. The match was part of the 'African Summer' tournament.
Russia’s national football team delivered an impressive performance, beating Zambia 3-2 in the international friendly tournament named “African Summer.” The match kicked off at 10:52 a.m. local time on May 2, 2026.
Russia took a 2-1 lead into halftime thanks to goals from their attacking players. However, Zambia fought back to level the score at 2-2 early in the second half, setting up a tense, back-and-forth contest. Deep into stoppage time, Russia scored the decisive goal to make it 3-2, sealing a nail-biting win.
The victory gives Russia a strong start in the tournament as the team intensifies preparations for upcoming international competitions. Despite the loss, Zambia impressed with their spirited performance.
Organizers have not yet released details on the specific goalscorers. The match drew widespread interest from football fans around the world.
