Abraham Kalito

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

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....
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....
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 December 26, 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 December 25, 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 December 25, 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 December 25, 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 December 12, 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....
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Corruption scandal forces ZAVA chief to resign from NOC board
By Abraham Kalito on December 9, 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 December 8, 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 December 6, 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 December 5, 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 December 5, 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 November 26, 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 November 26, 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....
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I don’t understand how we lost – Mwepu
By Abraham Kalito on November 17, 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....

Lungu toasts U17 COSAFA win

By Abraham Kalito on 21 Oct 2019

President Edgar says the U-17 national soccer team’s triumph at the just ended COSAFA Cup tournament in Malawi has propelled Zambia’s image to the soccer....

High Court throws out Kamanga’s defamation lawsuit

By Abraham Kalito on 21 Oct 2019

The Lusaka High Court has thrown out a defamation lawsuit filed by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga against three football administrators. Kamanga....

My desire is to fight Zarika again – Cathy

By Abraham Kalito on 21 Oct 2019

Boxer Catherine Phiri knocked out Tanzania fighter Flora Machila in the 3rd round on Saturday in a non-title bout and says she desires to fight....

Chipolopolo lose concentration in dying minutes – Adrian Chama

By Abraham Kalito on 15 Oct 2019

Defender Adrian Chama has observed that the Chipolopolo boys have a trend of losing concentration in the final minutes of the games. Chama made the....

Zambia U17 humiliates SA

By Abraham Kalito on 15 Oct 2019

Zambia’s dream of lifting the inaugural Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) cup was given a major boost yesterday after the U-17 side humiliated....

Shepolopolo to face Kenya after defeating Botswana in Olympic qualifier

By Abraham Kalito on 8 Oct 2019

The women’s national soccer team has defeated Botswana to advance to the fourth round of the Olympic qualifier. The ladies will next clash with east....

Chiyangi omits U23 players in international friendlies

By Abraham Kalito on 7 Oct 2019

National Soccer team interim coach Aggrey Chiyangi has left out U-23 players in the squad heading to Niger and Benin for international friendly matches. Chipolopolo....

WADA praises PSL for believing in black coaches

By Abraham Kalito on 4 Oct 2019

Baroka FC coach Wedson Nyirenda has praised South African premier league clubs for believing in black coaches, especially those of Zambian origin and that he....

OQBP pushing for Muwowo’s WBC title

By Abraham Kalito on 4 Oct 2019

Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) administrative secretary Ben Saili says the stable is working towards ensuring that boxer Alfred Muwowo challenges for WBC International title....

Over 90 jostle for Chipolopolo top job

By Abraham Kalito on 4 Oct 2019

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) secretary general Adrian Kashala has revealed that more than 90 applications have been received for the Zambia national soccer team....

Mwepu, Daka shine at Anfield

By Abraham Kalito on 3 Oct 2019

Chipolopolo players Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu on Wednesday put up a stellar performance of their careers thus far when their Austrian club Red Bull....

Zesco Utd outspend rivals in transfer window

By Abraham Kalito on 3 Oct 2019

Super league side Zesco United has spent K32 million (€2.28 Million) during the 2019 transfer window, the highest amount among Zambian based clubs. The club’s....

Mwale seeks funding for sports facility in Chipata

By Abraham Kalito on 2 Oct 2019

Infrastructure Minister Vincent Mwale says he has engaged the Football Association to seek suitable partners among European football clubs to assist in the construction of....