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Chipolopolo, the Super League, and Zambians abroad.
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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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Lusaka unveil coaching, pro golf policy
THE Lusaka Golf Club (LGC) has developed a Coaches and Golf Professionals policy which will govern and regulate all members making use of the club course and facilities. It is also designed to establish a structured and transparent framework governing coaching and…
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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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67 budding golfers shine in CFAO Youth Day golf at Bonanza
THE four golf clubs in Lusaka have started influencing the future of golf in the country by grooming youngsters to become stars of tomorrow. Ahead of Youth Day which falls tomorrow, Sabine Beaini and Rhodah Duthie were top of things by organising…
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Zambia marks Commonwealth Day with focus on 2026 Glasgow Games
THE Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA) marked Commonwealth Day at the Olympafrica Centre in Lusaka yesterday with focus firmly on the 2026 Glasgow Games. Marking the Commonwealth Day celebrated under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” CGA general…
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FAZ, MTN meet to cement football ties
FAZ and MTN Zambia have set out to strengthen collaboration aimed at growing football and supporting the development of local talent. The collaboration was laid out at a meeting hosted by MTN Chief Executive Officer, Abbad Reda in Lusaka yesterday. FAZ president…
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By Benedict Tembo
THE MTN Super League enters Matchday 24 with the 2023 – 2024 champions Red Arrows facing Kansanshi Dynamos in one of the key midweek fixtures today. Arrows, who are second in the table, suffered a setback last Sunday after losing 2-0 to MUZA. The loss…
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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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A Mouth -Watering Tie
…as Power face intense Buffaloes pressure with eyes on top league slot By BENEDICT TEMBO THE MTN Super League today stages two intriguing midweek fixtures on the Copperbelt with a lot more than just points at stake. At Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, Power Dynamos…
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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…
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President Hichilema calls for enhanced grassroot talent.
WHILE expressing solidarity to the Chipolopolo-Zambia Men’s National Football team, President Hakainde Hichilema has called for enhanced grassroot talent. Following their loss in the AFCON tournament, the President, who is not unfamiliar with loss during his political journey, notes that defeat is never easy. State…
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I am disappointed by the performance of our boys, cries Nkandu
YOUTH, Sports and Arts minister Elvis Nkandu has expressed disappointment over the performance of the Zambia Senior Men’s National Football Team at the 2025 Africa
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It’s not the end, but a reset, Hichilema stands with Chipolopolo after AfCON exit
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the nation rallied behind the to resist blame on the Chipolopolo boys following their early exit from the Africa Cup
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Chipolopolo to earn Over K11 Million Despite Early AfCON Exit
CHIPOLOPOLO may have exited the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) early, but the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will still earn US$500,000, equivalent to over K11 million at the current exchange rate. Zambia’s campaign came to an end on Monday night after a 3–0 defeat…
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‘Our players did not show character,’ laments minister of sport
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has attributed Chipolopolo’s poor showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) to a lack of character from the players. Zambia have been booted out of the tournament after only managing two points from the three games…
