A fourth minute Waziri Muhudi goal was all that Tanzania needed to beat Zambia’s Chipolopolo Boys at a fully packed Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Despite controlling play, Avram Grant’s charges could not master meaningful chances on goal not until in the second half when Kings Kangwa hit the woodwork from a free kick.
The result has left Zambia with only one victory from the four group E games played so far.
The former African champions beat Congo Brazzaville before losing to Niger, Morocco, and now, Tanzania.
From the nine groups, only the top finishers will qualify to the World Cup while the four best losers will fight it off in the continental playoffs.