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Chipolopolo to host Togo for AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers
The Zambian Chipolopolo National team are set to play the first home match of the AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers on the 29 th of September at Levy Mwanawansa Stadium in Ndola,Copperbelt. The tournament is comprised of 48 teams competing in 12 groups of teams each…
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Chipolopolo to host Togo for AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers
The Zambian Chipolopolo National team are set to play the first home match of the AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers on the 29 th of September at Levy Mwanawansa Stadium in Ndola,Copperbelt. The tournament is comprised of 48 teams competing in 12 groups of teams each…
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Chipolopolo beat Togo 2-0 to revive 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign
The Zambia National Team, the Chipolopolo, have bounced back in style in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after defeating Togo 2-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Tuesday evening. After suffering a 3-1 defeat to Algeria in their opening Group I fixture…
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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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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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‘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…
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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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Lwandamina Names 27Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Demands Selflessness
Chipolopolo Coach George Lwandamina has named a 27‑member squad ahead of Zambia’s...
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Mutapa Names 26-Man Squad for COSAFA U-20 Championship
Junior Chipolopolo head coach Perry Mutapa has named a 26-member squad for the 2026 TotalEnergies...
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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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Grant still hopeful for World Cup qualifications, eyes playoffs
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has declared that Zambia will give everything to win their final Group E matches so that the team can finish second
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My “angry” reaction to being substituted was normal – Fashion
CHIPOLOPOLO captain Fashion Sakala has defended his reaction after being substituted during Zambia’s goalless draw against Comoros, insisting that his frustration was a normal response
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I don’t panic when goals don’t come – Daka
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Patson Daka says he has learned not to put too much pressure on himself when goals delay, stating that patience and doing the
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Charles Musonda joins U-17 technical bench
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unveiled a new-look Under-17 men’s national team technical bench, with former Chipolopolo star Charles Musonda appointed as technical advisor,
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Key players are back, now it’s a good competition – Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says the return of his trusted stars has created a selection headache which he is more than happy to deal with
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It’s not an excuse, but I didn’t like the way the referee handled the game – Moses Sichone
Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone has expressed disappointment with the standard of officiating following Zambia’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying some decisions
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Zambia desperate for first win today, takes on Morocco in CHAN
THE Chipolopolo Boys face Morocco this afternoon in a make-or-break Group A encounter at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Kenya. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0bX7B2otis5fNPeKNhSgbpZC3pjPeeuUBPDxV1xgEwNdii4ckuBbpDhrwce7qWrqfl&id=100067823136380&mibextid=Nif5oz The
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Lwandamina Drops Big Names for AFCON Qualifiers
Chipolopolo head coach George Lwandamina has left out some experienced players in the 27-member squad named for Zambia’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Togo. The players include Clatous Chama, Edward Chilufya, Kings Kangwa and Frankie Musonda, as he opts for…
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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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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…
