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FAZ aspiring presidential candidate seeks to halt provincial elections
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 15 Jan 2020
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) aspiring presidential candidate Keith Mwewa has dragged FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order....
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Kamanga confirms FAZ has chosen next Chipolopolo gaffer
By Abraham Kalito on 14 Jan 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 13 Jan 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....
Defence battle goes to Eagles
By Tim Zulu on 13 Jan 2020
Prior to this highly anticipated clash, it was clear that the game between experienced Prison Leopards and bulldozers Young Green Eagles will be won or....
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Power Dynamos signs 2 Congolese players
By Abraham Kalito on 13 Jan 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 12 Jan 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 12 Jan 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 9 Jan 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 1 Jan 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 30 Dec 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....
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....
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....
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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....

Kamanga’s FAZ is the worst – Mutale

By Mazuba Muleya on 7 Nov 2019

Football administrator Damiano Mutale says the Andrew Kamanga-led Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is the worst ever administration in the history of Zambian football. Mutale....

Two arrested over missing FAZ server

By Mazuba Muleya on 7 Nov 2019

Former Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) finance manager David Tembo and purchasing officer Marilyn Mwansa were on Tuesday arrested and charged in connection with the....

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....

Govt pledges to sponsor U23 team at AfCON

By Mazuba Muleya on 1 Nov 2019

Without stating whether they will fully approve the K9 million budget the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) submitted, Government has agreed to bear the costs....

Vehicle Centre beefs up National Rally Championship with K53,000

By By Mazuba Muleya on 1 Nov 2019

Vehicle Centre under its Motul brand has pumped a total of K53, 000 towards the hosting of the final round National Rally Championship this weekend.....

Nkwazi sacks Chris Kaunda

By By Mazuba Muleya and Abraham Kalito on 1 Nov 2019

Nkwazi coach Chris Kaunda has been fired following a string of poor results. Kaunda has been replaced by his assistant Dennis Makinka who has assumed....

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.....

2 suspended Dynamos coaches drag club to court

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 23 Oct 2019

Two suspended coaches of Lusaka Dynamos Football Club Limited have dragged the football club to the Lusaka High Court, seeking damages for what they have....

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....