LEGENDARY athlete Samuel Matete has called for a change in leadership at Zambia Athletics (ZA) to pave the way for growth and transformation in the sport. Matete, a decorated athlete who won a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and gold at the 1991 World Championships in Japan, criticised the long-standing leadership of ZA president Elias Mpondela, who has been at the helm for over 26 years. Matete argues that Mpondela’s tenure has become stagnant, making it necessary for new leaders with fresh ideas to take over. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Goal Diggers ahead of the highly anticipated ZA elections scheduled for March 22, 2025, Matete, who is vying for the position of vice president in the...