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Chipolopolo, the Super League, and Zambians abroad.
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sporting ambition into a partnership with one of Asia’s football power houses.
India eyes Zambian gems By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INDIA’S Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen trade ties with Zambia, urging stakeholders to unlock greater value from the country’s abundant gemstone resources through increased processing, manufacturing and exports. The call came…
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Strategic Links
…as FAZ, Korean football gurus moot partnership By BENEDICT TEMBO ZAMBIAN football could be on the verge of a new international partnership following a high-level meeting between the country’s envoy to South Korea, Andrew Banda, and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Charles Chakatazya…
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Shoprite, Zis Back Grassroots Football with Support for Kaiser Kalambo Academy
SHOPRITE Zambia and the Zambian Institute of Sport (ZIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to grassroots sports development following the donation of sports kits and equipment to the Kaiser Kalambo Sports Academy in Macha. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Shoprite Country Manager Charles…
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South Africa and Morocco Advance to World Cup Round of 32
South Africa and Morocco have both secured their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with African football producing two impressive performances on Thursday. Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal sent South Africa into the World Cup knockouts for the first time…
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150 golfers line up for Zambia Ladies Open
THE fairways of Lusaka Golf Club are set to come alive this weekend as the Zambia Ladies Amateur Open Strokeplay Championships tees off on Friday, bringing together 150 amateur golfers from nine countries in what promises to be a thrilling three-day contest…
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Ronaldo Brace Fires Portugal to 5-0 Win over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal put on their best performance of the tournament, beating Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K clash at Houston Stadium today to move to the brink of the knockout rounds. Portugal made a perfect start when Ronaldo opened the scoring…
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Beat Austria 2-0
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history, netting twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash at Dallas Stadium on Monday, to advance to the Round of 32. Messi has scored both goals, bringing his career…
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East FAZ, South Korea to Partner in Football Development
A top South Korean football club, Hyundai FC, plans a partnered with the Football Association of Zambia to support the development of football in the country, starting with Eastern Province. Zambia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Andrew Banda announced the partnership during a joint press briefing…
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Fashion Sakala Extends Al Fayha Contract Until 2029
Zambia International Fashion Sakala has extended his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Fayha until 2029. Sakala enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 campaign, making 29 appearances while contributing 13 goals and five assists. In May 2025, he became Al Fayha’s all-time leading goalscorer and top assist…
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Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal as Spain Beat Saudi Arabia 5-0
Spain have beaten Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their Group H clash at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday, finding their attacking rhythm at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both sides had been held to draws in their opening matches Spain frustrated by Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha…
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Curaçao Hold Ecuador to Goalless Draw
Curaçao secured a stunning goalless draw against Ecuador at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, with goalkeeper Eloy Room producing a record-breaking performance to earn his country a historic World Cup point. The 37-year-old made 15 saves to set a new record for the…
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Renard’s Tunisia Eliminated after 4-0 Thrashing by Japan
Herve Renard’s first match in charge of Tunisia ended in elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Japan thrashed the Eagles of Carthage 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday. It marked a new era for Tunisia, with Renard taking charge of his first game…
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Dr Congo Hold Portugal to Historic World Cup Draw
DR Congo have held Portugal to a one-all draw in a historic Group K 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal drew first blood when João Neves headed home an outswinging cross from Pedro Neto in the sixth minute, giving Cristiano…
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Major Boost for Nkana Fc as FIFA Lifts Transfer Ban
FIFA has lifted the transfer ban imposed on Nkana FC, with the 13-time Zambian champions now cleared to register new players ahead of the 2026/27 season. The ban, which was imposed in 2024 due to a dispute involving Nigerian defender Kelvin Emmanuel Ugah, had prevented…
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Herve Renard Appointed as Tunisia Coach
2012 AFCON winning Coach Herve Renard has been appointed as Tunisia’s new head coach, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of a 5-1 World Cup thrashing at the hands of Sweden on Monday morning. The Tunisian Football Federation President Moez Nassari announced…
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Mbombo Among 5 Players to Exit Nkana as Contracts Expire
CONGOLESE striker Idris Mbombo has left Nkana Football Club after his contract expired, the Kitwe giants confirmed. Mbombo is among five players departing Nkana ahead of the new MTN Super League season. Defender Dieugo Apanane and midfielder Joe Wallace Banda have also left following the…
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South Africa sees red, lose to Mexico in World Cup opener
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal. – REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski© Thomson Reuters MEXICO got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony…
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Nyirenda being unveiled.
Nyirenda vows to restore Nyasa Big Bullets’ lost glory By BENEDICT TEMBO FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has vowed to restore a winning mentality at Malawian giants FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after signing a two-year contract with the club. Unveiled on Wednesday, Nyirenda noted the…
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2 Zambians make cut in Mopani Open
ONLY two Zambian golfers have made the cut at the ongoing Mopani Zambia Open golf tournament at Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. Stallion Daka, an amateur golfer and Dayne Moore, professional, are the two Zambians standing after day two of the 72-hole…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today
The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…
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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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BB rallies Queens ahead of WAFCON
COPPER Queens captain, Barbra Banda, has issued a passionate call to fans to turn up in large numbers for the Four Nations Tournament in Ndola, describing it as the team’s final opportunity to play at home before heading to Morocco for the Women’s Africa Cup…
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COSAFA must reclaim its influence
SOUTHERN African football is entering a new era under the leadership of Tariq Babitseng, the newly-elected COSAFA president. The Botswana Football Association chief, who secured the regional presidency for the next four years, has already set out a bold vision: restoring the…
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A continent honour for Zambia’s MMA leader
IN the glittering halls of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, the spotlight fell on one of Zambia’s most influential sporting figures. Nazia Mussa, Technical Director of Mixed Martial Arts Zambia, was named the recipient of the 2026 Icons of Africa Awards (IOAA) Leadership…
