Football
Zambian coverage mentioning football, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Sport
Lusaka lawyer backs community football in Chawama
CHAWAMA was this past weekend set alight with cheers and football chants as local son turned lawyer, Elijah Siatwambo, returned to his roots to empower
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Sport
East FAZ, South Korea to Partner in Football Development
A top South Korean football club, Hyundai FC, plans a partnered with the Football Association of Zambia to support the development of football in the country, starting with Eastern Province. Zambia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Andrew Banda announced the partnership during a joint press briefing…
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Sport
KCM Powers Zambian Football Forward With Historic K10.8 Million FAZ Deal
534 Views Football fans across Zambia can’t stop cheering and talking about Konkola Copper Mines’s stunning commitment of K10.8 million annually to the Football Association of Zambia. Included in the agreement, Bettingtop10 Zambia has learned, is funding for women’s football, among other areas of the…
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Business
KCM Pledges K93 Million to Transform National Football
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark K93 million sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. The announcement follows KCM’s recent sponsorship of the Copper Queens, who are currently…
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15-year-old female footballer dies during National Division women’s match in Kabwe
A 15-year-old female footballer, Annita Chomba, has died after collapsing during a Zambia Premier League National Division women’s match at Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu Stadium. The incident occurred between 10:48 and 12:30 hours during a match between Kabwe Warriors Women Football Club and Locus Queens Football…
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Sport
FAZ, MTN meet to cement football ties
FAZ and MTN Zambia have set out to strengthen collaboration aimed at growing football and supporting the development of local talent. The collaboration was laid out at a meeting hosted by MTN Chief Executive Officer, Abbad Reda in Lusaka yesterday. FAZ president…
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Sport
Real Madrid retain title as World’s Most Valuable football brand at €2.4 Billion
Have maintained their position at the summit of global football business, topping the Brand Finance Football 50 Report for the third consecutive year. The Spanish club’s brand value surged 25% year-over-year to reach €2.4 billion. The valuation makes Los Blancos
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Sport
Legendary African women football coach dies
848 ViewsFormer Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape is Remembered for Putting Zambia on the World Map *LUSAKA* — Zambian and African football is in mourning following the death of Bruce Mwape, the legendary coach who led the Copper Queens to unprecedented heights on the global…
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Business
KCM Pledges ZMW 93 Million (US$5 Million) to Transform National Football Development in Zambia
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark ZMW 93 million (US$5 million) sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. This sponsorship reflects the passion of KCM’s employees and workforce…
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Africa & World
Hugo Broos Blasts Pitso Mosimane Appointment Talk and Raises Concerns over Corruption in South African Football
Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has strongly criticized suggestions that Pitso Mosimane should return as South Africa’s national team coach, arguing that such a move would take South African football backwards rather than forwards. Broos reportedly stated that
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Crime & Courts
Referee Beaten to Death at Football Tournament in Chipangali
A 55-year-old referee, Donald Tonga, was allegedly beaten to death by players and supporters during a replayed match at the Andrew Lubusha football tournament yesterday. The incident occurred between 12:05 and 13:30 hours at Mchenga Primary School Grounds in Chief Mafuta’s area, during a game…
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Sport
Shoprite, Zis Back Grassroots Football with Support for Kaiser Kalambo Academy
SHOPRITE Zambia and the Zambian Institute of Sport (ZIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to grassroots sports development following the donation of sports kits and equipment to the Kaiser Kalambo Sports Academy in Macha. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Shoprite Country Manager Charles…
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Sport
5 Ways Technology Is Changing the Football Fan Experience
1,826 ViewsFootball fans experience the game very differently today than they did just a decade ago. Mobile devices, faster internet connections, streaming services and digital platforms have transformed how supporters watch matches, follow their favorite clubs, and interact with other fans throughout the season. Technology…
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sporting ambition into a partnership with one of Asia’s football power houses.
India eyes Zambian gems By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INDIA’S Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen trade ties with Zambia, urging stakeholders to unlock greater value from the country’s abundant gemstone resources through increased processing, manufacturing and exports. The call came…
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Sport
Strategic Links
…as FAZ, Korean football gurus moot partnership By BENEDICT TEMBO ZAMBIAN football could be on the verge of a new international partnership following a high-level meeting between the country’s envoy to South Korea, Andrew Banda, and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Charles Chakatazya…
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Chakatazya is new FAZ GS
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed seasoned football administrator Charles Chakatazya as General Secretary. Chakatazya takes over from Machacha Shepande, who has left FAZ on mutual terms after taking up an international assignment. The FAZ Executive Committee has also confirmed…
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Sport
COSAFA must reclaim its influence
SOUTHERN African football is entering a new era under the leadership of Tariq Babitseng, the newly-elected COSAFA president. The Botswana Football Association chief, who secured the regional presidency for the next four years, has already set out a bold vision: restoring the…
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Sport
ZESCO United Win Pre-Season Tournament
Ndola giants Zesco United football club has won the four team international...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be facing a growing challenge from within one of his most important support bases: Africa
Senior figures from several African football federations have reportedly begun sounding out possible alternatives to Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, amid mounting concerns about his leadership and the direction of world football.
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Immig FC caps dream debut season with trophy presentation to immigration chief
NEWLY-PROMOTED Immig FC on Monday presented the FAZ Central Province Division Two Championship Trophy to Japhet Lishomwa after completing a remarkable debut season that saw the side crowned provincial champions and secure promotion to Division One football. The football club, owned by…
