MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, has called for increased investment in football, particularly at the developmental level, following Zambia’s recent struggles on the pitch. Speaking during the Zanaco Grassroots U-17 National Tournament at Sunset Stadium, Nkandu expressed concern over the declining standards in Zambian football, especially in the men’s game. “The standards of football have gone down, especially men’s football, and now the solution lies in what we are doing here,” Nkandu said. He emphasized the need to prioritize youth development if Zambia hopes to reclaim its position as a football powerhouse in the region. “We need to make sure that we pump more resources into developing sports because these are the future professional players we may...