THE Handball Association of Zambia (HAZ) says defending the International Handball Federations (IHF) title is the ultimate target for the U-17 and 20 teams in the tournament set to run from October 17-28 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The IHF trophy acts as both qualifiers for the handball Africa Cup of Nations and IHF continental trophy set...

SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says the government is aware that most sports infrastructure in the country are in dilapidation. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Nkandu said the government attaches great importance to the rehabilitation of sports infrastructure as it plays a big role in producing positive results and the development of sports in general. He...

NIGERIAN Legend Emmanuel Amunike says he is ready to help Zanaco dominate the MTN/FAZ Super League after six barren years. Speaking during his unveiling ceremony, Thursday, Amunike who qualified Tanzania to the Africa Cup in 2019 after 39 years hailed the Zanaco management for the opportunity given to contribute to the growth of the club...

SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says government will give the same financial support to a local coach as it gives to foreign trainers should FAZ decide to settle for one. Nkandu said in an interview that the government had no problem with whether the coach was local or foreign but what they wanted was a person...

FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala has revealed that Chipolopolo assistant coach Moses Sichone and his supporting cast will remain in charge of the national team as the association searches for a new permanent head coach. Kashala says the executive committee will be meeting next week to draw the road map of the recruitment process for...

THE Women's national team says the international friendly against the Netherlands will give them a clear picture of what to expect at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand. Speaking in an interview after Wednesday's morning training session, midfielder Ireen Lungu said the high-profile fixture against the Netherlands...

THE Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ) says the Zambian players did exceptionally well at the just-ended 2022 Africa Individual championship in Lagos, Nigeria. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, CFZ president Mukubulo Chilufya said the average performance by the players was encouraging. Chilufya said Zambia is ranked highly in Africa because players were always fighting for...

ZAMBIA national team striker Fashion Sakala says the team is determined to bring back the happy days for the passionate Chipolopolo fans who have been starved of good results by the team. Speaking after Chipolopolo's second international friendly game against Mali was cancelled in the 19th minute due to heavy rains, Sakala said the team...

ZAMBIA Air Force (ZAF) Commander Colin Barry has promoted all Red Arrows rugby team players who are service men and employed civilians for winning the ninth consecutive league title. Arrows have dominated the Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) National League for the past 10 years and bagged their ninth consecutive title after beating Kitwe Playing Fields...

ZAMBIA Air Force (ZAF) commander Colin Barry says the command is proud of the Red Arrows football team despite being booted out of the Preliminaries of the CAF Champions League. Arrows suffered an early elimination from the competition by Primeiro De Agosto of Angola on a 2-1 score aggregate. Speaking in an interview, Tuesday, Barry...