Chipolopolo
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Sport
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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Showdown Looms
ZAMBIA’S youthful Chipolopolo side faces arch-rivals Zimbabwe tonight, with kickoff billed for 18 hours at the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium, in a high-stakes Mukuru Four Nations Tournament final. Zambia secured their place after edging Malawi 9-8 in a dramatic…
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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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Health
Banda Discharged after Collapsing Incident
CHIPOLOPOLO winger Lameck Banda has been discharged after collapsing on the pitch on Saturday. Banda collapsed at the close of Lecce’s Serie A clash with Napoli on Saturday evening in a horrifying incident. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to aid the…
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Nyirenda being unveiled.
Nyirenda vows to restore Nyasa Big Bullets’ lost glory By BENEDICT TEMBO FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has vowed to restore a winning mentality at Malawian giants FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after signing a two-year contract with the club. Unveiled on Wednesday, Nyirenda noted the…
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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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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…
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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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‘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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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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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…
