THEY say sports unites a country across political, religious and tribal lines. But it seems this is not the case for Zambia. The politics at Football Association of Zambia between the former and current administrations is more fierce than the actual politics among politicians. Jealous, bitterness and pettiness has engulfed the beautiful game of soccer. A huge match has been organised under the auspices of the “Kings of Africa”. On Thursday next week the 2012 African champions will take to the field against Barcelona legends at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Ronaldinho and company are expected to don Barcelona’s famous maroon and blue colours, but our AFCON heroes will not have the pleasure to wear the outfit which they...

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