VETERAN coach Fred Mwila says it is time for Zambia to end its FIFA World Cup qualification heartbreak as the nation clocks 59 years of independence. The World Cup has continued to elude the men’s national team and Zambia will be hoping to make its maiden appearance at the 2026 edition. Zambia starts her 2026 World Cup qualifying journey next month against Niger before facing Congo Brazzaville days later. In an interview, Mwila said qualification for the FIFA World Cup should not be driven by mere dreams, but rather a lot of hard work. “As we celebrate 59 years of independence, our plea to the current generation of Chipolopolo players is that it is time they ended our tears and...

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