CHIPOLOPOLO coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević yesterday cracked his first whip as Zambia trainer when he dropped Tanzania based duo Clatous Chama and Aubrey Chirwa for failing to make it to camp on time. Zambia has a tight schedule ahead of their back to back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana next month, starting with...

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) vice-president Rix Mweemba has died. Mweemba died Tuesday shortly after being admitted at Coptic Hospital. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala stated when he announced the passing of Mweemba that the association was saddened by the death of the FIFA instructor. “The Football Association of Zambia is mourning the loss of...

EIGHT-TIME Zambian league champions Zesco United have unveiled former Zanaco gaffer Numba Mumamba as head coach. Mumamba has been unveiled on a three-year deal after the club terminated the contract of George Lwandamina. The new coach was previously at Zanaco where he spent six seasons winning the FAZ/MTN Super League title in 2016, Absa Cup...

UNDER–20 Africa Cup of Nations winning striker Conlyde Luchanga has been left looking for a club, just a month before the start of the season after failing to sign a contract extension with Forest Rangers. Yesterday, the club announced that it had let go of six players, among them Luchanga. Other players who have left...

SELFISH individuals who do not want to put football first have perpetuated the wrangles that have rocked the soccer fraternity, FAZ presidential aspirant Emmanuel Munaile has charged. The former Chipolopolo footballer says the misunderstandings would have been dealt with even without FIFA’s involvement if all parties had prioritised football before of self. “This whole situation...

EIGHT time Super Division Champions Zesco United have fired coach George Lwandamina, barely a month before next season.  In a Statement availed to Goal Diggers by club media officer Desmond Katongo, Lwandamina and the club have mutually agreed to separate with immediate effect. Club Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Richard Mulenga has thanked Lwandamina for the services...

The U-15 National soccer team has arrived in Croatia ahead of the Vlatko Markovic invitation tournament scheduled to run from 23-27 September this year. The team had camped in Cairo, Egypt for three days but left that country for the final destination, Croatia, yesterday. The 23-man squad is in group B, and will clash against...

THE Teulings League which is comprised of Volleyball, Hockey, Netball and Taekwondo resumed over the weekend amidst strict adherence to COVID-19 health guidelines. Beach volleyball, volleyball, netball, hockey and taekwondo athletes participated in league games as they prepare for the grand finale in December. The December grand finale will be the conclusion of the league...

DEFENDING Champions Nkwazi opened their Micheal Thole Elite Chess League title defence on a high note after beating Napsa B 6-0 at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in Lusaka. Played under the auspices of the Lusaka Province Chess Association (LPCA), the tournament returned behind closed doors in a bid to prevent the spread...

A WAR of Words between once upon a time national teammates International Master (IM) Andrew Kayonde and Fide Master (FM) Prince Mulenga has ensued on social media after their much-anticipated encounter at the weekend. On Saturday, Kayonde edged Mulenga 14 – 12 in what was dubbed the Elite Cage match before throwing a jibe at...