AFCON
The Africa Cup of Nations and Zambia's road through it.
18 stories
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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
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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Entertainment
Zambia’s Chipolopolo Set to Shine at AFCON 2025 in Morocco
THE countdown to Africa’s most prestigious football tournament has begun. The 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on December 21, 2025, in Morocco, and Zambia’s national men’s football team, the Chipolopolo, is gearing up for a bold campaign…
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Sport
Ethiopia Bids to Host AFCON 2028 for First Time in 52 Years
Ethiopia has officially submitted a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028. It would be the country’s first time staging the tournament in more than half a century. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid on Monday, stating the country
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Africa & World
Kenya wants to host the opening match and final of the 2027 AFCON.
Kenya has formally entered the race to host both the opening match and the final of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Local Organising Committee told Parliament that preparations are 80% complete, with the new 60,000-seat Raila Odinga Stadium at 95%
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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
Zambia gets U-23 AFCON first round bye as qualifiers draw is conducted in Cairo
689 Views CAIRO — Zambia will enter the 2027 CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the 2nd Round after being named among 14 teams exempted from the opening stage, following the draw held this afternoon in Cairo. The Chipolopolo U-23s were placed in…
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Sport
Chipolopolo coach selections goes to technical committee
WITH only about a month to go until the next Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON), all eyes are looking to Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)
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Sport
We can still progress mathematically, striker Lahne still optimistic
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Jack Lahne says the team still has a mathematical chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the AFCON 2025 tournament despite the
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Sport
Katongo returns to continental stage to lead CAF club competition draws
ZAMBIA’S football legend and 2012 AFCON winning captain, Christopher Katongo, will today help conduct the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draws in Johannesburg, South
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Sport
Sichone lost for words
“It is hard to find the words,” was Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone’s reaction to Zambia’s humiliating 3–0 defeat to Morocco that ushered the team out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) last night. Chipolopolo were taught a football lesson that left Sichone with no…
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Sport
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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Sport
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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Sport
‘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…
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Should FAZ bring back Hervé Renard, or has he lost magical touch? Zambians react
453 Views Herve Renard has officially left his role with Tunisia this week after their World Cup qualifying struggles, and Zambian fans are immediately thinking of 2012. That man gave Zambia the first ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Libreville, doing so with…
