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Chipolopolo, the Super League, and Zambians abroad.
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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…
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Chakatazya is new FAZ GS
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed seasoned football administrator Charles Chakatazya as General Secretary. Chakatazya takes over from Machacha Shepande, who has left FAZ on mutual terms after taking up an international assignment. The FAZ Executive Committee has also confirmed…
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Chipolopolo draw tough Algeria for 2027 PAMOJA AFCON qualifiers
ZAMBIA will renew soccer rivalry with Algeria in the race to the 2027 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA finals to be played in East Africa. Apart from top rated Algeria, the Chipolopolo will also have to contend with Togo and…
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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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Kansanshi Queens win promotion to Women Super League
KANSANSHI Queens have marked their promotion to the Women Super with honours and awards for their championship winning players. The club honoured outstanding players with awards during a gala hosted by the Queens’s parent club, Kansanshi Dynamos Football Club on Sunday in…
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Myooye flirt with history
FOREST Myooye are on the cusp of qualifying for National Division One after being crowned FAZ Central Province Division One champions with four games to spare. They now hope to reach for the skies as they head for payoffs which will determine…
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Chirundu Utd Count Casualties, See Brighter Future
AFTER claiming the scalp of big guns., National Division One Chirundu United coach Castone Chilekwa says his team has left a mark and made historic in the 2026 Absa Cup. The Border Boys eliminated Kabwe Warriors from the Round of 16 and…
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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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Absa Cup Battles On
NCHANGA Rangers and MUZA join the Absa Cup Round of 16 today as they battle National Division One and provincial sides respectively for a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing competition. MUZA and Mushitala will curtain-raise today’s fixtures set for Arthur Davies Stadium in…
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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 test world champs Argentina
COACH George “Chicken” Lwandamina and his players stand a very good chance to restore Zambia’s soccer image should they punch above expectations in Buenos Aires against two-time FIFA World Cup winners, Argentina. Lwandamina was roped in to renew the spirit of the…
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Showdown Looms
ZAMBIA’S youthful Chipolopolo side faces arch-rivals Zimbabwe tonight, with kickoff billed for 18 hours at the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium, in a high-stakes Mukuru Four Nations Tournament final. Zambia secured their place after edging Malawi 9-8 in a dramatic…
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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…
