Football
Zambian coverage mentioning football, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Zesco United back in premier league
ZESCO United Football Club has been cleared to resume participation in the Zambian Premier League (ZPL) after its suspension was lifted with immediate effect. Zesco
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FAZ to improve KoPa jersey quality, availability
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it plans to enhance the quality of the KoPa brand kits and make the jerseys more
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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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Govt issues strong warning against political slogans
Government has warned football fans against chanting political slogans at matches, saying the conduct threatens peace and could trigger violence, following an incident at Nkana Stadium.
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Government suspends funding to Chipolopolo over poor results
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has been given an ultimatum to provide a detailed justification for why government should continue funding the association and
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Keith Mweemba joins FIFA legal standing committee
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has become a member of the prestigious FIFA Legal Standing Committee. According to FIFA’s recent appointments, Mweemba
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I leave Chipolopolo better than I found them – Avram Grant
NEARLY three years in charge of the Chipolopolo boys, Avram Grant has finally left his position as the Zambia National football team head coach, saying
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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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Chipolopolo promises to bounce back against Angola following DRC CHAN loss
ZAMBIA National Football team CHAN squad, led by captain Kabaso Chongo, is gearing up to put their campaign back on track when they face Angola
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I am disappointed by the performance of our boys, cries Nkandu
YOUTH, Sports and Arts minister Elvis Nkandu has expressed disappointment over the performance of the Zambia Senior Men’s National Football Team at the 2025 Africa
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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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Suspension of funding for Chipolopolo temporal, depends on FAZ plans — Sports Council
EVEN as the government tightens the tap on funding to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) over the poor performance of the senior men’s national
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Barbra Banda suffers hip injury, ruled out for rest of NWSL season
ZAMBIA’s football star, Barbra Banda, has been forced to hang her boots for the rest of the American season after suffering a devastating hip injury
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Häuptle expresses pride in WAfCON qualification but believes team can do more
ZAMBIA women’s national football team coach Nora Häuptle has expressed pride in the Copper Queens’ performance, but says there’s still room for growth and improvement
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Mbappé switches off Nike for On
Kylian Mbappe has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike to join Swiss brand On, Reuters reports, in a deal that includes cash and equity as the sportswear company accelerates its push into football.
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150 referees fail FAZ test
ONE hundred and fifty referees have failed an assessment and will be ineligible to officiate official league matches next season, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has disclosed. According to a list released by FAZ and signed by General Secretary Machacha Shepande, the assessments were…
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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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Queiroz returns as Ghana Coach
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana coach, just two months after stepping down following the country’s FIFA World Cup campaign. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced yesterday that the 73-year-old Portuguese coach would begin a new coaching mandate during the upcoming international window, although…
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Copper Queens to Regroup after Wafcon Exit
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it will regroup the Copper Queens after their elimination from the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite winning two of their three matches. FAZ President Keith Mweemba says the players and the…
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FAZ Reveals U17 technical bench.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed veteran coach Chris Kaunda as under-17 Men’s National Team coach. kaunda Will be deputised by Denise Makinka while Dabwitso Nkhoma, Collins Mbesuma and Joshua Titima have been appointed as the second assistant,striker and goalkeeper coaches respectively. Speaking…
