Abraham Kalito

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About Abraham Kalito

Abraham Kalito is interested in writing business, political, and human interest stories.

FAZ halts stadia re-development plans
By Abraham Kalito on March 26, 2020
The Football Association of Zambia has clarified that plans to upgrade four stadia across the country are on hold as the association is yet to....
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I’ve made it in life – Esther Phiri
By Abraham Kalito on March 25, 2020
Retired Boxer Esther Phiri says she has “made it in life” because of self-discipline, determination and hard work. The former women’s welterweight champion, who earned....
CAF sanctions FAZ over fans’ unruly behaviour
By Abraham Kalito on March 25, 2020
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary committee has sanctioned the Football Association of Zambia for the unruly behaviour exhibited by soccer fans following Zambia’s....
Nkana FC joins COVID-19 sensitisation campaigns
By Abraham Kalito on March 25, 2020
A number of local super league stars have joined the self-quarantining campaign on Covid-19, encouraging fans to stay home in adherence to government’s directives. Most....
FAZ presidential hopeful Joseph Nkole to introduce technical sponsorship
By Abraham Kalito on March 22, 2020
FAZ presidential hopeful Joseph Nkole has spelt out his plan ahead of the elections whose date is yet to be set following a postponement. FIFA....
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Kamanga’s FAZ tenure comes to an end
By Abraham Kalito on March 19, 2020
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga’s tenure ends today after successfully serving four years at the helm of the local soccer governing body.....
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Damiano Mutale sues Kamanga, Kashala and 5 others
By Abraham Kalito on March 17, 2020
Soccer administrator Damiano Mutale has dragged Football Association of Zambia president Andrew Kamanga, his general secretary Adrian Kashala and five others to court for allegedly....
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Court forces FAZ to halt elections
By Abraham Kalito on March 17, 2020
ootball Association of Zambia (FAZ) general secretary Adrian Kashala has revealed to Goal Diggers that the association has been served with a court injunction which....
ABSA Cup winners to pocket K600, 000
By Abraham Kalito on March 11, 2020
ABSA Bank, the sponsors of the ABSA Cup Zambia, has announced a massive increment in the prize money with winners poised to pocket K600, 000....
FAZ explains eligibility criteria for March 28 polls
By Abraham Kalito on February 18, 2020
FAZ has stated that the association made use of the constitutional provisions to determine the eligibility of those who had filed to contest the elections.....
I’m not aware of my dismissal – Kashala
By Abraham Kalito on February 18, 2020
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia secretary general Adrian Kashala says he is unaware of his alleged dismissal from the Zambia Police Service because what he has....
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Kalusha and three others disqualified from contesting FAZ presidency
By Abraham Kalito on February 14, 2020
Only three FAZ presidencial hopefuls will contest the March 28th poll, the associations integrity Committee has ruled. The three are incumbent Andrew Kamanga, former FAZ....
Green Eagles topple Nkana as log leaders
By Abraham Kalito on February 9, 2020
The battle for supremacy at the top of the log in the Super league has climaxed as Choma based side Green Eagles toppled Kitwe giants....
Motema Pembe ‘Imana’ touch down for Zanaco CAF clash
By Abraham Kalito on January 22, 2020
Motema Pembe ‘Imana’, Zanaco Football Club’s opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage have arrived in Lusaka. The Zanaco media team confirmed that the....
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Kamanga confirms FAZ has chosen next Chipolopolo gaffer
By Abraham Kalito on January 14, 2020
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the football body has successfully completed the process of selecting a national team coach who will soon be unveiled to....
Otieno leaves Red Arrows for Zanaco FC
By Abraham Kalito on January 13, 2020
Red Arrows FC goalkeeper Ian Otieno has officially signed a contract with Zanaco FC, ending his two-year stint at the super league side. Red Arrows....
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Power Dynamos signs 2 Congolese players
By Abraham Kalito on January 13, 2020
Copperbelt based super league side Power Dynamos have so far been the most active in the transfer market, signing five players since the window opened....
Zanaco ease past ESAE to record first CAF Confed Cup win
By Abraham Kalito on January 12, 2020
Zanaco has already reaped dividends from the appointment of Chris Kaunda at the helm as the club overcame ESAE of Benin in the CAF confederations....
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Kamanga takes fresh swipe at Kalusha Bwalya
By Abraham Kalito on January 12, 2020
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has launched a fresh assault on his predecessor Kalusha Bwalya, saying the soccer legend had no political will to amend the....
Kaunda is new Zanaco coach
By Abraham Kalito on January 9, 2020
Zanaco has appointed former Nkwazi trainer Chris Kaunda as head coach, taking over from Numba Mumamba who was sent on an indefinite administrative leave. The....
National Assembly fires head coach
By Abraham Kalito on January 1, 2020
National Division one side National Assembly FC has terminated the contract of head coach Davies Musole following a string of poor results at the club.....
FAZ fires communications manager
By Abraham Kalito on December 30, 2019
The Football Association of Zambia has terminated the contract of its communications manager Mwazipeza Sakala Chanda, barely a year after partying ways with former manager....
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BoZ to buy 40,000 kilos of gold in 2020
By Abraham Kalito on December 29, 2019
Government, through the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), will buy and collect more than 40,000 kilogrammes of gold from primary and secondary sources, including artisanal and....

USAID forecasts worsened famine in Zambia in 2020

By Abraham Kalito on 26 Dec 2019

Early Warning System Network (FEWS), a USAID subsidiary, says the humanitarian crisis in Zambia and surrounding sub-Saharan countries will worsen because of severe droughts, coupled....

Kalu advises sportsmen to be of service to Zambia

By Abraham Kalito on 25 Dec 2019

Soccer Icon Kalusha Bwalya says footballers and Sportsmen akin should work hard in service to the country whilst pursuing their dreams. The former African footballer....

Kalu advises sportsmen to be of service to Zambia

By Abraham Kalito on 25 Dec 2019

Soccer Icon Kalusha Bwalya says footballers and Sportsmen akin should work hard in service to the country whilst pursuing their dreams. The former African footballer....

Kalu gets road named after him

By Abraham Kalito on 25 Dec 2019

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has renamed Los Angeles road to Kalusha Bwalya in honour of Zambia’s soccer legend. Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa announced that....

Chipolopolo set COSAFA final date with Bafana Bafana

By Abraham Kalito on 12 Dec 2019

The Zambia Under 20 football team has stormed the finals of the on-going COSAFA cup after beating Angola by three goals to zero. Zambia scored....

Corruption scandal forces ZAVA chief to resign from NOC board

By Abraham Kalito on 9 Dec 2019

Zambia Volleyball Association (ZAVA) president Nakaonga Kakoma has resigned as National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) board member after an audit of her association revealed....

Age just a number for prolific Chamanga

By Abraham Kalito on 8 Dec 2019

35-year old former Chipolopolo striker James Chamanga has continued to stun the super League with his scoring prowess despite being advanced in age. Chamanga is....

ZAVA struggles to clarify abuse of funds

By Abraham Kalito on 6 Dec 2019

The Zambia Volleyball Association (ZAVA) has struggled to clarify whether or not the association abused funds donated by the Norwegian government. On Monday the Norwegian....

Shepolopolo gets team of the year nomination

By Abraham Kalito on 5 Dec 2019

The Female national soccer team has been shortlisted among the top five countries in Africa earmarked to be crowned team of the year following a....

Norway govt suspends ZAVA funding after audit reveals fraud

By Abraham Kalito on 5 Dec 2019

The Norwegian government has suspended funding to the Zambia Volleyball Association (ZAVA) after a forensic audit of the association revealed gross incidences of finance mismanagement,....

Unregulated gaming industry has dented Zambia’s integrity – Nzowa

By Abraham Kalito on 26 Nov 2019

Gaming Association of Zambia chairperson Nedson Nzowa says Zambia’s integrity has severely been dented following the country’s failure to put in place a proper framework....

Mutapa is new Dynamos coach

By Abraham Kalito on 26 Nov 2019

Former Forest Rangers coach Perry Mutapa has been appointed Power Dynamos coach after the club parted company with Zimbabwean pastor Gaston Mutobo who took it....

I don’t understand how we lost – Mwepu

By Abraham Kalito on 17 Nov 2019

Chipolopolo midfielder Enock Mwepu says he does not understand why the ex ‘bola na Lesa boys’ lost matches at the Egypt 2019 U-23 AfCON insisting....

Fashion reveals hiding knee injury from medical staff

By Elias Banda and Abraham Kalito on 15 Nov 2019

Fashion Sakala has revealed that he hid his knee injury from the teams’ medical staff during Zambia’s 3-1 loss to Nigeria at the U23 AfCON....

FAZ advertises Chipolopolo job, offers $10,000 salary

By Abraham Kalito on 14 Nov 2019

The Football Association has finally advertised the vacant Chipolopolo coaching job after being instructed by governing to follow the necessary procedures required to hire a....

Chipolopolo can still make AfCON semifinal – Chambeshi

By Abraham Kalito on 13 Nov 2019

Zambia were clobbered by the Super Eagles of Nigeria by three goals to one in the second match at the on-going U-23 AfCON but coach....

Govt dangles $3,500 each to Chipolopolo players if they beat Cameroon in AfCON qualifier

By Abraham Kalito on 7 Nov 2019

President Edgar Lungu has instructed the ministry of Sport to award the Chipolopolo boys $3500 in winning bonuses up from $1500 if they beat Algeria....

FAZ to penalise fans for unruly behaviour at Heroes

By Abraham Kalito on 23 Oct 2019

FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala says the association will identify culprits who pelted missiles on Saturday when Zambia hosted eSwatini in the final CHAN qualifying....

U17 get scholarships for winning COSAFA

By Abraham Kalito on 23 Oct 2019

The Football Association has awarded scholarships to the U-17 boys who emerged victorious at the just-ended COSAFA Cup in Malawi to aid their learning process.....

Futsal coach names 20-man squad ahead of AfCON qualifier

By Abraham Kalito on 21 Oct 2019

Futsal national team coach Brian Kunsanama has named his 20 man squad ahead of Futsal AfCON qualifying tie against Angola. The national squad will face....