07/06/2026
FAREWELL MATCHES SHOULD BECOME A THING
On Saturday, Evans Kalulu Kangwa bid farewell to his playing career that saw him play for teams like Happy Hearts, Nkana, Hapoel Ra'anana, Gaziantepspor, Arsenal Tula, Qingdao Hainiu, Abha and Green Eagles.
A career spanning over 15 years and saw him play in Zambia, Israel, Turkey, Russia, China and the Middle East.
The match was organized by a team led by his wife, Vivian Sakala Kangwa, like they say behind every successful man there is a powerful Woman.
A very beautiful event that saw Evans Kalulu Kangwa play with some of his former club and National teammates and the new generation of players.
The 2012 AFCON winning squad came together led by skipper Christopher Katongo who rolled back the years and scored a beautiful goal.
National team players like Klings Kangwa, Lubambo Musonda, Lameck Banda, Benson Sakala, Dominic Chanda, Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba, Joseph Sabobo Banda and Chipyoka Songa all took part.
A fairly good crowd came through to watch, the whole thing was just beautiful with Drimz, Ruff Kaida, Shombo International among others providing entertainment.
Chipolopolo skipper Fashion Sakala, Coach Perry Mutapa, Coach Wedson Nyirenda, Coach Kape Melissa Saili, FAZ head of Media and Communications, Nkweto Tembwe, The head of administration among other high profile figures showed up.
Ms Kangwa and Destiny Kangwa the first born presented Evans with a lifetime achievement award.
Going forward this should become a norm and not played retiring by just disappearing from the game.
We need to make celebrating players contributions to the game a thing and make these farewell matches big.
Kudos to Ms Kangwa and her team for pulling off such a beautiful event.
To Evans, Thank you, Mr Kangwa, Goodbye and enjoy your retirement.