THE Zambia Under-15 boys’ and girls’ national teams have declared themselves ready to defend their CAF African Schools Championship crowns as they head to Zimbabwe for the 2026 continental showpiece. The tournament is scheduled to run from April 6 to 10 in Harare, where Zambia will compete as defending champions in both categories after last year’s triumph in South Africa. The two squads left the country yesterday from Prince Charles Hotel in Lusaka’s Makeni area at exactly 11:43 hours, brimming with confidence and determination to make another strong impression on the continental stage. Speaking before departure, boys’ team head coach Everisto Mkandwire expressed optimism about his squad’s readiness, saying the team is well-prepared for the challenge ahead. “The boys have...




