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Copper Queens to Regroup after Wafcon Exit
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it will regroup the Copper Queens after their elimination from the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite winning two of their three matches. FAZ President Keith Mweemba says the players and the…
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Häuptle criticises CAF tiebreak rules after Zambia’s WAFCON exit
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle has criticised the CAF head-to-head tiebreak rule that eliminated Zambia from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite the team finishing the group stage on six points. Zambia was eliminated from Group B after CAF applied Article 71.2 of the…
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FAZ appoints Mutapa as Zambia U-20 coach
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed former Chipolopolo midfielder Perry Mutapa as head coach of the Under-20 Men’s National Team. FAZ said Mutapa, who is also head coach of Super League side Green Eagles, will replace Boyd Mulwanda. Mutapa’s technical bench will include…
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Police officer and athlete Mumbuna Namakando dies at 31
CONSTABLE Mumbuna Namakando, a police officer and 400-meter specialist, died suddenly on July 31, 2026, after collapsing while on duty in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service said Namakando, of Kabwata Police Station, collapsed near Lewanika Mall along Mosi-O-Tunya Road around 22:00 hours. He was rushed…
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‘We have a plan for Nigeria,’ says Hauptle ahead of WAFCON clash
ZAMBIA coach Nora Hauptle says the Copper Queens have a plan to beat defending champions Nigeria when the two sides meet today in a Group C match at the Women Africa Cup of Nations. Both teams are chasing a win for different reasons. Zambia opened…
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Zidane Appointed France Head Coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. Zidane takes over after Deschamps ended his 14-year reign following France’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 54-year-old has been out…
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Chris Kaunda Appointed Zambia U17 Boys Coach
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Chris Kaunda as head coach of the Zambia Under-17 boys’ national team ahead of the upcoming COSAFA Under-17 Championship. Dennis Makinka has been named assistant coach, with Dabwitso Nkhoma serving as second assistant, Collins Mbesuma as strikers…
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FAZ Reveals U17 technical bench.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed veteran coach Chris Kaunda as under-17 Men’s National Team coach. kaunda Will be deputised by Denise Makinka while Dabwitso Nkhoma, Collins Mbesuma and Joshua Titima have been appointed as the second assistant,striker and goalkeeper coaches respectively. Speaking…
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Zambia’s Copper Queens rout Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON opener
ZAMBIA made a statement in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener, cruising to a 6-0 win over Egypt in Group C on Tuesday. Barbra Banda led the way with four goals, becoming Zambia’s all-time leading scorer in WAFCON history. Veteran Rachael Nachula, 40, also…
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Copper Queens won’t underestimate Egypt, says Häuptle
ZAMBIA coach Nora Häuptle says the Copper Queens will not take Egypt lightly when the two sides meet in their opening Group C match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Despite Zambia entering the match as favourites, Häuptle said her side is…
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Cas Set to Rule on Senegal’s Controversial AFCON Title Stripping
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal on October 8, offering the nation a final chance to reclaim the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title stripped by CAF. Senegal’s Football Federation has challenged the Confederation of African Football’s March ruling that forced…
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Daka Completes Move to Hsv on Free Transfer from Leicester
Hamburger SV has announced the signing of striker Patson Daka from Leicester City on a free transfer, marking the club’s first success in their striker search this summer. The 27 year old Zambian international has completed a medical examination in Hamburg and joined the club’s…
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Patson Daka signs with Hamburger SV after Leicester exit
ZAMBIA international striker Patson Daka has joined Bundesliga club Hamburger SV on a free transfer, weeks after his contract with Leicester City expired. Daka, 27, spent five seasons at Leicester. The club and player opted not to renew the deal when it expired in June…
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Lameck Banda in trouble at Lecce over late return
CHIPOLOPOLO winger Lameck Banda is facing possible disciplinary action from Italian Serie A side Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy in time for the start of the club’s pre-season preparations. In a statement, Lecce said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding Banda’s delayed…
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Barts Fc Hands Division One Slot to Armour’s Fc
Barts Football Club has announced that it has given its Men’s Division One position to Armour’s FC, citing the need to focus on its other football programmes. Club president Bart Barker says the decision was made after considering the club’s commitments, including Barts Queens’ participation…
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Spain Crowned World Champions after Edging Argentina
Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy in 2010. The victory ended Argentina’s hopes of winning a fourth World Cup crown as…
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Mbappé Becomes FIFA World Cup’s All Time Leading Goalscorer
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, England secured the victory to finish third at the tournament. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick…
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Nscz Calls for Constructive Dialogue at Zbf Agm
The National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has called on basketball stakeholders to abandon what it described as “armchair criticism” and instead use formal channels to address governance concerns. Speaking at the Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF) Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sombwa…
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Power Dynamos extend Mutapa’s contract through 2029
POWER Dynamos have extended head coach Osward Mutapa’s contract through 2029 following a successful run that included back-to-back league titles. Mutapa has overseen one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history, leading Power to consecutive MTN Super League championships in the 2024-25 and…
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Zambia U18 hockey team misses Africa Cup over funding shortfall
The Zambia U18 men’s and women’s team has withdrawn from the 2026 U18 Youth Africa Cup hosted in Nairobi Kenya, after failing to raise adequate funds for the trip. In a statement, the Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) said it had exhausted all available avenues to…
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Zambia Withdraws from U18 Hockey AFCON over Funding Shortfall
The Zambia Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have withdrawn from the 2026 U18 Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, after failing to raise the funds required for the trip. The Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) says it needed K590,148 to facilitate the participation of both…
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Makinka Appointed Kansanshi Dynamos Head Coach
Kansanshi Dynamos Football Club have appointed Denis Makinka as head coach on a 17-month contract running from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2027, following the expiry of Mohamed Fathi’s contract on 31 May 2026. Makinka, who joined the Solwezi based club in November 2025…
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Messi Magic Sends Argentina to World Cup Final
Argentina have advanced to the World Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15,Lionel Messi set up two late goals to send La Albiceleste through to face Spain in Sunday’s championship match. Anthony Gordon gave…
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Spain Reach World Cup Final after Defeating France 2-0
Spain have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after defeating tournament favourites France 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot before right-back Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage with a superbly worked finish, sending…
