Zambia survive penalty drama in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier October 13, 2012 -- Updated 2227 GMT (0627 HKT) Captain Christopher Katonga missed Zambia's only penalty in a shoot-out against Uganda. 2012 winners through to finals in South Africa after 9-8 penalty shoot-out win over Uganda Fan violence forces abandonment of match between Senegal and Ivory Coast Didier Drogba scores twice for the Elephants before rioting Senegal fans force players off pitch Ghana, Mali Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia all qualify for tournament being hosted by South Africa (CNN) -- Reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia prevailed in a marathon penalty shoot-out against Uganda on Saturday to seal their qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa. A total of 20 spot kicks were required at Uganda's Nelson Mandela stadium in Kampala before the 2012 winners ran out 9-8 winners after losing Saturday's second leg 1-0 to make the aggregate score 1-1. Captain Christopher Katongo failed to score with Zambia's first effort, before his teammates struck nine consecutive spot kicks to break Ugandan fan's hearts -- their team haven't reached the finals since losing to Ghana in the 1978 final. The Black Stars also booked their place at the tournament thanks to a Afriyie Acquah goal which sealed a 1-0 win over Malawi at the Civo Stadium, Lilongwe and a 3-0 aggregate victory. The match between Senegal and Ivory Coast in Dakar was abandoned 15 minutes before the final whistle with Ivory Coast leading 2-0 (6-2 on aggregate) due to rioting fans. According to reports, Senegal fans set alight fires in the stands and missiles were thrown onto the pitch. Play was initially suspended, with players and officials congregating in the center circle before being escorted to the safety of the dressing rooms. No injuries were reported. The stadium was then evacuated and after 40 minutes play was officially abandoned. The match was halted and the Lions of Senegal will not qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal will now incur a sanction from the Confederation of African Football (CAF)," said the APS, Senegal's official news agency, AFP reported. The first half had ended goalless before former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba scored a second half brace. His first came from a free-kick in the 52nd minute before his second -- a spot kick in the 71st minute -- proved the final straw for home fans. Nigeria are also through to the finals, which get underway on January 19, after a thumping 6-1 (8-3 on aggregate) win over Liberia. Efe Ambrose opened the scoring in the first minute with Ahmed Musa doubling the lead seven minutes before the break. Victor Moses made it 3-0 three minutes into the second half with his Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel adding a fourth from the penalty spot moments later. Liberia's captain Duncan Gebro compounded the visitors woes when he was sent off for diving in the 70th minute and two minutes later Ike Uche added Nigeria's fifth. Substitute striker Patrick Wleh scored a consolation goal in the 81st minute before Moses claimed his second and Nigeria's sixth two minutes from the end. Mali also enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 (7-1 on aggregate) win over Botswana. Despite being held to a 0-0 draw, Tunisia are also through to the finals on the away goals rule -- their 2-2 draw in the first leg at the National Stadium in Freetown last month proving enough for the 2004 champions. Morocco completed a resounding 4-0 victory in the second leg of their qualifier against Mozambique to win 4-2 on aggregate. October 12, 2012 -- Updated 1814 GMT (0214 HKT) The opening ceremony of the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations was unforgettable -- not so much for the color and performers more for the unexpected events that unfolded. October 10, 2012 -- Updated 2153 GMT (0553 HKT) Pele, Diego Maradona and Franz Beckenbaeur will forever be remembered in football fans' consciousness for winning the World Cup. October 10, 2012 -- Updated 1513 GMT (2313 HKT) FIFA Vice President Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein speaks to CNN about Qatar World Cup and hijab. October 5, 2012 -- Updated 1658 GMT (0058 HKT) Real Madrid head coach has managed some of the biggest clubs and star players in Europe.