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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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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 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique. Zambia will be aiming to reclaim the regional title after last winning it in 2022, when they edged Mozambique one-nil…