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Chipolopolo, the Super League, and Zambians abroad.
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Mazembe thump Nkana 3-1 in friendly
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‘Sweet three points!’
Zesco Ndola Girls secure top spot in Group A with a 2-0 win over defending champions Gaborone United, maintaining their perfect record and setting up a semi-final clash against either Costa do Sol or Silver Strikers.
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Zambia Suffer 3-0 Defeat to Hosts Kenya
Zambia’s women’s national volleyball team has suffered a 3-0 defeat to hosts Kenya in their opening Group A match at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Malkia Strikers dominated proceedings in front of their home fans, winning…
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Zesco face Malawi’s Strikers in COSAFA semis
Zambian champions Zesco Ndola Girls will face Malawi’s Silver Stars in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026. Zesco and Strikers will clash in the first semifinal on Thursday afternoon. Strikers booked a date against Zesco after defeating…
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Mazembe trample Nkana in test match
In a closed-door pre-season friendly, Nkana FC on Tuesday welcomed continental heavyweights TP Mazembe of DR Congo as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at home in Wusakile. Yet for Coach Elijah Tana and the 13-time Zambian champions, the scoreline at Nkana Stadium told only half…
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Samuel Eto’o has defended Gianni Infantino amid recent criticism of the FIFA president
That his proposal to sell off part of the World cup to private investors could have helped African nations compete with football’s biggest countries. 🗣️ “I don’t think that president Gianni Infantino was wrong. I think all these things are happening
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Zambia gets U-23 AFCON first round bye as qualifiers draw is conducted in Cairo
689 Views CAIRO — Zambia will enter the 2027 CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the 2nd Round after being named among 14 teams exempted from the opening stage, following the draw held this afternoon in Cairo. The Chipolopolo U-23s were placed in…
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Zambian Women’s Volleyball Team Drawn in Group A
The Zambia women’s national volleyball team has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Kenya and Mali at the 2026 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship,in Nairobi Kenya. Team Zambia will face Kenya in the opening match on 25 August 2026 at 18:00 Zambian time. Meanwhile…
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Ethiopia Bids to Host AFCON 2028 for First Time in 52 Years
Ethiopia has officially submitted a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028. It would be the country’s first time staging the tournament in more than half a century. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid on Monday, stating the country
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Zambian wrestlers mint gold, silver, bronze at Burundi tournament
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Zambia Womens Volleyball Team Heads to Nairobi for African Championship
The second batch of eight players from the Zambia Women’s National Volleyball Team has left for Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Nations Championship. The eight players will join the first batch of six athletes and the Zambia Volleyball Association delegation, who…
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Palmer stars as Alonso begins Chelsea reign with 3-2 Fulham win
Cole Palmer produced a match-winning performance as Xabi Alonso’s tenure as Chelsea manager began with a thrilling Premier League victory over neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old set the tone inside the first minute, assisting Joao Pedro’s opener after just 31 seconds, before scoring…
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UEFA chief Aleksander Čeferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but warned that the embattled FIFA boss must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to
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Brighton start Premier League season with 4-0 rout of 10-man Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the…
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Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s replacement. Marcus Tavernier’s first half goal…
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Szoboszlai’s last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge of the Reds. Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s…
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South Africa ex-world boxing champ Tete shot dead outside his home
Two-time world champion boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was fatally shot in an apparent ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on Friday evening. A 27-year-old female passenger was also wounded in the attack and remains hospitalised as police search for the two armed suspects…
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ZESCO United Win Pre-Season Tournament
By Robert Mwanza Ndola giants Zesco United football club has won the four team international...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be facing a growing challenge from within one of his most important support bases: Africa
Senior figures from several African football federations have reportedly begun sounding out possible alternatives to Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, amid mounting concerns about his leadership and the direction of world football.
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Zesco are champions
Zesco United won the four-club international pre-season tournament with a perfect record, but coach Mwenya Chipepo said his side struggled in front of goal and needed to improve their attacking play.
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Brentford thrash Tottenham 3-0 on opening day of Premier League
Big-spending Tottenham were stunned on the opening day of the Premier League season as Brentford ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at the Gtech Community Stadium. Spurs splashed around £237m this summer — twice breaking their club record — to avoid a repeat of last season’s…
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Carrick: “We have a lot to learn” as Man United stunned 2-0 by Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United have a lot to learn after a shock 2-0 defeat away to promoted Hull City on the opening day of the Premier League season. First-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy ripped United apart at the MKM Stadium and…
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Mourinho starts second Real Madrid spell with dramatic 90th-minute win
Jose Mourinho’s first competitive match back in charge of Real Madrid ended in last-gasp drama as debutant Carlos Espi scored a 90th-minute winner to beat Espanyol 2-1. Real took an early lead in the 9th minute when Jude Bellingham powered home Arda Guler’s wide free-kick…
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Zambia National team camp intensifies ahead Of final squad selection
The Zambia Senior National Team has intensified its training camp at the Nkoloma stadium as players focus on physical conditioning and discipline, ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The National Team Head Coach George Luwandamina, explained that the current training camp serves…
