AFCON
The Africa Cup of Nations and Zambia's road through it.
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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The Zambia Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have withdrawn from the 2026 U18 Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, after failing to raise the funds required for the trip.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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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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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday. The 20-year-old unleashed a shot from just outside the box on 44 minutes that beat goalkeeper Lawrence…
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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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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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Finally a win!
Coach George Lwandamina says teamwork and character delivered a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola yesterday.
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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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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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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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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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‘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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Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
Former France star, Patrick Vieira, debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson put controversial 2026 AFCON runners-up Senegal ahead after 32…
