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Chipolopolo, the Super League, and Zambians abroad.
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Evans Kangwa Set to Hang Boots at Reiz Arena Tomorrow
Former Zambia national team player Evans Kangwa is set to officially retire on June 6, 2026, at Reiz Arena, a moment that promises to be an emotional farewell, bringing the curtain down on a decorated football career that took him from the streets of Chilenje…
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Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON
NORA Häuptle will lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Football Association of Zambia resolved all outstanding matters with the coach, FAZ said on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by FAZ head of media and communication…
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Chilambe Katuta Becomes First Zambian Male to Earn Abbott Six Star Medal in Boston
BEFORE Monday’s 130th Boston Marathon, only one Zambian had ever received the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher’s medal: Mayamba Mwanawasa of the Lusaka Fitness Squad. That changed on April 20, 2026, when Chilambe Katuta made history as the first Zambian male to complete…
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Contract talks sideline Häuptle from Brazil FIFA series
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle will not be part of the FIFA Series tournament in Brazil due to administrative issues. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Acting Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe said Häuptle has proposed amendments to her current contract, leading to prolonged negotiations that…
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AFCON 2027 represents an opportunity for socio-economic transformation for East and Central Africa
WITH the first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, the 2027 Pamoja AFCON, coming to East Africa and set to be hosted by Kenya,
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Zesco United back in premier league
ZESCO United Football Club has been cleared to resume participation in the Zambian Premier League (ZPL) after its suspension was lifted with immediate effect. Zesco
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Our players were slightly timid says Lwandamina
CHIPOLOPOLO coach George Lwandamina has revealed that his players were “slightly timid” facing big names in Zambia’s 5–0 defeat to Argentina. On Tuesday night [Argentina time], Zambia were handed a heavy defeat in an international friendly against the world champions. The team conceded an early…
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Zambia, Japan strengthen cooperation in youth, sport and creative sectors
GOVERNMENT says it is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in youth development, sport and the creative sector with Japan. Speaking during a courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, Japanese Ambassador to Zambia, Mikami Akiteru, said Japan appreciates the long-standing relations…
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Chipolopolo not afraid of Argentina, clash to be used as learning platform
ZAMBIAN striker Fashion Sakala believes the forthcoming international friendly match against World champions Argentina will be a learning platform and also a stage for young
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‘We are not afraid,’ Fashion Sakala upbeat about Argentina game
CHIPOLOPOLO skipper Fashion Sakala says Zambia is not afraid of World Champions Argentina ahead of next week’s international friendly match between the two nations. Chipolopolo have commenced preparations to face Argentina in a friendly that was confirmed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and…
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‘No one expects Zambia to beat Argentina,’ Keith Mweemba
‘EVERYBODY expects Argentina to beat Zambia,’ were the words of Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba ahead of Chipolopolo’s encounter with the world champions next week. On March 31, Chipolopolo will take to the field against Argentina in an international friendly being used…
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Chipolopolo to face world champions
GEORGE Lwandamina’s Chipolopolo is set to face off against world champions Argentina in an international friendly on March 31. Argentina are set to host Chipolopolo in what will be their second international friendly against African opposition in less than four months. In November, Lionel Messi’s…
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Stadium roof delayed due to insurance process says Nkandu as ZISC pays K2.6 million for repair
GOVERNMENT says the delays in repairing the damaged roof at the National Heroes Stadium were due to ongoing insurance processes, as ZISC General Insurance finally
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Lameck Banda discharged from hospital after Napoli-Lecce collision, team, FAZ confirm
ZAMBIAN international winger Lameck Banda has been discharged from hospital after suffering a collision during a Serie A match between SSC Napoli and U.S. Lecce
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Wonderful Group Launch Marathon
WONDERFUL Group of Companies has launched a marathon, with running enthusiasts expected to turn up on May 30 for the race aimed at promoting the welfare of the girl child. The marathon, which will be held under the theme For the Girl Child. For the…
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Zesco United fire CEO, suspend coach
A RUN of poor results has earned Zesco United coach Emmanuel Siwale a suspension while club chief executive officer Kelvin Mutafu has been fired three months into his 2 – year contract. ZESCO are struggling for form at the moment. They sit only three points…
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Hauptle Names WAfCON provisional squad
DESPITE uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Copper Queens have intensified preparations, with coach Nora Häuptle naming a 29-member squad ahead of the tournament. With less than two weeks before kick-off, speculation continues to swirl that…
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2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon gets over K3 million boost from sponsors
THE 2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon has received a major boost, with Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia (PICZ) and Stanbic Bank committing a combined total of over K3 million in separate sponsorships for the event. On April 28, thousands of runners are expected to gather in…
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Gunmen rob Mufulira Wanderers more thank K180,000 in gate takings
GUNMEN on Sunday stormed Shinde Stadium in Mufulira and robbed Super League side Mufulira Wanderers of more than K180,000 in gate takings, shortly after their league match against Nchanga Rangers. Wanderers had played to a 1–0 defeat against George Lwandamina’s Rangers, but a more painful…
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Power Dynamos boost quarterfinal hopes with Berkane win.
POWER Dynamos have boosted their chances of progressing to the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League after beating Moroccan side RS Berkane 2-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The victory pushed Power to seven points, level with Berkane, who are second in Group A…
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Power Dynamos back in business
A WIN at last for Power Dynamos in the Champions Group stage as the Kitwe side have beaten Nigerian side Rivers United at the Godwill Akapabio Stadium in Uyo. Defender Kondwani Chiboni’s 50th minute strike from a Prince Mumba pass was enough for Power to…
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Zesco United suffer elimination
ZESCO United’s poor form in the CAF Confederation Cup has continued with the team recording a 1 – 0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs, a result that has ended their chances of progressing further in the competition. Ahead of the game, ZESCO were hoping to record…
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15-year-old female footballer dies during National Division women’s match in Kabwe
A 15-year-old female footballer, Annita Chomba, has died after collapsing during a Zambia Premier League National Division women’s match at Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu Stadium. The incident occurred between 10:48 and 12:30 hours during a match between Kabwe Warriors Women Football Club and Locus Queens Football…
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‘It is a tough group,’ Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle says
COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle has conceded that Zambia has been placed in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) that kicks off in Morocco in March. Zambia have bad memories of the previous WAfCON that saw the team eliminated…
