The Zambia Senior Men’s National Team has left for Moscow for the March 25 FIFA international friendly match with Russia. A 19-member squad comprising a mix of foreign and local based players left Kenneth Kaunda International Airport aboard Ethiopian Airlines. Skipper Lubambo Musonda and England based Patson Daka will miss out due to injury and…
The Zambia U20 Women’s National Team, fondly known as the Young Copper Queens, are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 UEFA Friendship Cup in Turkey. Head coach Florence Mwila has named a 26-member provisional squad that will compete in the tournament from March 31 to April 10, 2025. Young Copper Queens’ Provisional Squad Announced…
The Zambian government has secured a high-performance training sponsorship for Olympic Bronze Medalist Muzala Samukonga and the 4x400m men’s relay team, recognizing their exceptional achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This initiative, backed by President Hakainde Hichilema, underscores the government’s commitment to nurturing sports talent and positioning Zambia as a competitive force on the…
FIFA-licensed agent Tumbikani Museteka has urged Zambian football clubs to embrace research and development to stay competitive in the international transfer market. She emphasized that while Zambian football has immense talent, many clubs struggle to secure player transfers due to governance issues, slow administrative processes, and a lack of structured scouting systems. Museteka pointed out…
A major conflict has emerged between Zambia’s National Sports Council (NSCZ) and FIFA regarding the leadership of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). NSCZ does not recognize Andrew Kamanga’s presidency, citing the end of his tenure, while FIFA upholds his legitimacy. This dispute threatens Zambian football governance and risks FIFA sanctions.
The Fight for FAZ Presidency: Passion for Football or Hidden Perks? The race for the presidency of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has always been fiercely contested—but why? Does an undying love for the game drive it, or are there underlying benefits that make the position so attractive? This article delves into the facts…
Simon Zulu, a judo athlete representing Team Zambia, has been disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Zulu was eliminated via Hansoku-make (disqualification) in his contest against Jin-Won Kim of the Republic of Korea. Following the bout, Judo Coach Humphrey Nyirenda commented on the disqualification, stating, “Simon’s fight was a tough contest, but the Judo…
In a groundbreaking development for Zambian football, Nkana Football Club has announced the appointment of Coach Dennis Makinka as their new first assistant coach, effective immediately. This major move signifies a new chapter for the club and its dedicated supporters. Dennis Makinka, previously the Head Coach at Nkwanzi Football Club, brings a wealth of experience…
The Zambia women’s national soccer team experienced a challenging start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, losing 3-0 to the 5th ranked team in the world. Despite this setback, the Copper Queens demonstrated resilience, particularly in the second half, even though they did not create as many scoring opportunities as their fans had hoped. Zambia,…
PARIS, July 26, 2024 : Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda remains confident that her team can bounce back from Thursday’s loss to the USA and secure victories that will propel them to the knockout stage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite the 3-0 defeat, Banda stated that the team has shifted their focus to Sunday’s…
