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Zambian lawyers charge govt to match UN Council seat with domestic human rights record
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on the Government to match Zambia’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council with a firm commitment to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights and freedoms at home. The association said Zambia’s membership of the Council…
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Copper Queens beat Uganda 5-3 aggregate to reach Olympic third round
The Copper Queens revived their chances of making a third consecutive Olympic appearance after beating Uganda 4-1 in Ndola to advance to the third round of the qualifiers with a 5-3 aggregate victory. The victory sends the Copper Queens into the third round, where they…
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Copper Queens Through to Third Olympic Qualifying Round
Zambia’s Copper Queens have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic...
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Man Utd’s winless run hits five after 0-2 loss to. Atletico
Manchester United’s poor run continued as they slumped to a Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid after conceding inside the first minute. Despite a much-improved display following five changes by head coach Michael Carrick, United have now gone five games without a win and became…
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Arsenal hit three in seven minutes to stay perfect in Champions League game
Arsenal scored three goals in seven second-half minutes to maintain their perfect start to the league phase of the Champions League with victory over Lille at Emirates Stadium. Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when he collected Noni Madueke’s pass and lifted…
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Copper Queens Through to Third Olympic Qualifying Round
Zambia’s Copper Queens have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after beating Uganda 4-1 in the second leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The Copper Queens overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit in Kampala to win the tie…
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Zambia Gains International Padel Federation Recognition
Zambia has been officially admitted as a Class C member of the International Padel Federation (FIP), marking a significant step towards the development of the sport in the country. The admission was confirmed during the federation’s 36th General Assembly, currently being held in Madrid, Spain…
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King Bux extends three-year unbeaten run in Zimbabwe
Zambian rider Ikram Bux has extended his three-year unbeaten run in the 750cc class after winning at Donnybrook Raceway in Zimbabwe, while teammate Ali Hopper claimed victory in the 1000cc category for 313 Racing Club.
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Haalubono Makes Changes to Copper Queens Squad
Copper Queens Coach CHARLES HAALUBONO says he will make some changes to...
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Zambia face Libya in Futsal AfCON opener
MICHAEL MIYOBA Lusaka ZAMBIA will today target making a statement when they face Libya in the opening Group A match at the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Zambia’s other Group A opponents are Morocco and…
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Govt issues strong warning against political slogans
Government has warned football fans against chanting political slogans at matches, saying the conduct threatens peace and could trigger violence, following an incident at Nkana Stadium.
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City shrug off guilty verdict to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield
Manchester City shrugged off the threat of sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and…
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Chants in support of Mundubile, Makebi Zulu at football match receive UPND’s condemnation
United Party for National Development (UPND) Copperbelt provincial chairperson, Elisha Matambo, has condemned political chants at Nkana Stadium in support of incarcerated opposition figures Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, warning that such conduct would not be tolerated at sporting venues. The remarks follow reports of…
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Hull preserve unbeaten home record in entertaining 2-2 draw with Everton
Mohamed Belloumi scored a second-half leveller as Hull City and Everton continued their good starts to the season with an entertaining 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium today. The result keeps Everton unbeaten in their opening six Premier League games for the first time since…
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Government Condemns Political Chants at Nkana Stadium
Government has condemned the chanting of political slogans by some individuals during...
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Ipswich 2-1 comeback against Fulham piles pressure on Arbeloa
Fulham’s wait for a first Premier League victory under manager Alvaro Arbeloa continued after they surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Ipswich Town, Sky Sports reports. The visitors looked on course to claim all three points after Ryan Sessegnon broke the deadlock, but…
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Solanke rescues 10-man Spurs with stoppage-time equaliser at Man U
Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham as they snatched a draw against Manchester United in a feisty encounter at Old Trafford. It looked as if United were about to pile more misery on the visitors following their pitiful…
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Daisy Simenda: new Women Fide Master, CB Queen
Zambia's 'Copperbelt Chess Queen' Daisy Simenda has been awarded the Women Fide Master title, cementing her place as the country's second-highest-rated female player and inspiring a new generation of girls to take up the game.
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Henderson scores twice on home debut as Chelsea thump Bournemouth 5-1
Jordan Henderson scored his first Chelsea goals to help his new side to a dominant victory over Bournemouth. The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut, fired in off the post after just 68 seconds, before adding a second after the break, with Joao Pedro also…
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Guimaraes rescues Arsenal again as Gunners edge Leeds 2-1
For the second time in three Premier League matches, Bruno Guimaraes has come to Arsenal’s rescue. Having sparked their 2-0 win at Sunderland in September with the crucial first goal, the £75m summer signing came off the bench again to have a pivotal impact against…
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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach…
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Chicago Stars Sign Racheal Kundananji from Bay Fc
Zambia national team forward Racheal Kundananji has joined Chicago Stars FC from Bay FC in...
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Halubono Demands More From Copper Queens
Copper Queens Interim Coach, CHARLES HAALUBONO has challenged players to show determination...
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Chicago Stars Sign Racheal Kundananji from Bay Fc
Zambia national team forward Racheal Kundananji has joined Chicago Stars FC from Bay FC in a deal worth 700,000 US dollars in intra-league transfer funds, running through the 2027 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season. Kundananji becomes the first signing under Chicago Stars Chief Soccer…
