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05/06/2025

ZAMBIAN MOURNS ECL: Kalusha Leads Sports Fraternity In Mourning Sixth President Edgar Chagwa Lungu

Zambian soccer legend, Kalusha Bwalya, writes on the passing on of former FAZ patron & sixth Republican president.

FULL STATEMENT:

I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s Sixth Republican President.

President Lungu was not only a statesman but a passionate supporter of football and healthy living. I fondly remember our long runs together during his “Keep Fit” weekends and his unwavering support for the Chipolopolo.

To Former First Lady Esther Lungu, Hon. Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, and the entire family—please accept my heartfelt condolences. Zambia has lost a humble leader and true sportsman.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Kalusha Bwalya
Former Chipolopolo Captain
5th June 2025.

09/05/2025

BREAKING: Keith Defeats AK in FAZ Presidency Race

FC MUZA boss Keith Mweemba is the FAZ President-elect after defeating incumbent Andrew Kamanga at the FAZ Elective AGM this afternoon.

The prominent Lusaka lawyer edged Kamanga after polling 45 votes while latter managed just 20 votes.

Adrian Kashala has come third in the race after polling 17 votes.

FINAL RESULTS;

Keith Mweemba — 45 votes
Andrew Kamanga — 20 votes
Adrian Kashala — 17 votes
Emmanuel Munaile — 0 votes
Rejected votes — 10 votes

09/05/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄: 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥

A monumental occasion takes centre stage in Zambian football once again as the 86 individuals entrusted with the duty to lead in the game come together to choose the next men and women set the trajectory for the country’s number one sport for the next four years.

The 2025 FAZ Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) will finally take off today, Friday 9th May 2025 at Kabwe’s Misuku Lodge where councillors from all around the country will convene to elect the men and women to be at the helm of football for the next four years.

The event had to be pushed forward to this date from 10th March 2025 following an egregious court injunction which necessitated the proroguing of the occasion with just hours to go.

So the stage is set finally once again — the FAZ Elective AGM takes centre stage in the capital of Central Province today.

Despite its perturbation, the delay may also have come as a blessing in disguise as it perhaps accorded the four men in the race for the chairmanship of FAZ more time to sell their ideologies and win more votes in unplanned extra time.

So who are the four men raising their hands for the FAZ presidency?

After heading FAZ for the 9 years, incumbent president Andrew Kamanga bids for a third term in office and hopes to have done enough to convince the councillors once again.

Compared to the last he sought re-election, Kamanga faces stiffer competition this time around with charismatic FC MUZA Keith Mweemba and his former aide-de-camp (general secretary) Adrian Kashala posing as main challengers.

Emmanuel Munaile, a former FAZ vice-president, has also thrown in his hat into the race.

From the surveys and polls observed, the odds currently pit Keith Mweemba to be Kamanga’s biggest ‘threat’ or challenger with his fairytale yet remarkable successes in Zambian football with FC MUZA as well as messages of campaign.

The FC MUZA boss is promising to run football on the foundation of increasing funding for football, well-structured governance system as well as unifying the fraternity for collective gain.

Kashala, on the other hand, brings to the fold the effect of a potential ‘surprise-puller’ with his message and commitment to sustainable development and unity in football.

In conclusion, all these four men firmly believe they have the messianic touch to transform Zambian football from its doldrums.

In the hands of the 86 men and women, the councillors, lies the power to decide of will emerge triumphant and take up the mantle.

So let the show begin.

📷 Credit: Mweemba, Kamanga & Kashala social pages.

06/05/2025

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16/03/2025

16/03/2025

KASHALA MAKES A FOOTBALL PLEDGE:

16/03/2025

Simataa ejected from the FAZ Lusaka Province elective annual general meeting, 24 hours after suffering the same fate in Southern Province.

Yesterday, he denied the report as false. Not sure he and his new found media lovebirds can say the same things they said.

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15/03/2025

FAZ Councillors In Choma Eject Simataa Simataa From Southern Province Elective Annual General Meeting

Embattled football administrator Simataa Simataa has been ejected from the FAZ Southern Province elective AGM where he was assigned as a member of the electoral committee.

Councillors representative William Banda informed the electoral chairman Ronald Hatoongo that Simataa should not be part of the provincial elections.

Hatoongo obliged and asked Simataa, who has openly declared his allegiance to immediate past FAZ president Andrew Kamanga, to leave the room.

Elections are underway for the provincial executive committee.

27/01/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰; 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀

The Zambia national team have once again been drawn against tournament hosts Morocco in Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations following draws conducted this evening in Rabat.

Chipolopolo and Morocco have been inseparable so far having been drawn in four continental competitions between now and 2024.

The two sides also met at the group stage at the last AFCON in Ivory Coast while they also share the same group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as well as the upcoming 2024 CHAN tournament respectively.

Also in Group A, Avram Grant and Chipolopolo will also have to deal with West African heavyweights Mali.

The Eagles of Mali have not failed to go past the group stage in their last three appearances at the AFCON.

Making their return to the tournament after missing out on the last edition, unpredictable islanders Comoros complete Group A which promises to be one of the most competitive at the tournament.

Chipolopolo will open their Group A campaign in Morocco against the Eagles of Mali as hosts, the Atlas Lions, take on the Coelacanths of Comoros in the tournament’s opening match on 21st December, 2025.

The tournament is expected to run until 18th January, 2026 when the final will be held.

Complete Morocco 2025 AFCON Draw

• Group A
Morocco
Mali
Zambia
Comoros

• Group B
Egypt
South Africa
Angola
Zimbabwe

• Group C
Nigeria
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania

• Group D
Senegal
DR Congo
Benin
Botswana

• Group E
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Equatorial Guinea
Sudan

• Group F
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Gabon
Mozambique

24/01/2025

‘𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬’ — 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨

Former Zambia national team coach Milutin Sredojevic alias Micho has praised the attitude and great impact of Zambian players in his coaching career.

The 55-year old gaffer, now in charge of Sudanese side Al Merreikh SC, has praised the character of the Zambian players he has worked with so far in his career.

“Wherever I was I had Zambians beside me and I need to tell you that Zambians are special players for me because they are committed, dedicated, hardworking, they have big hearts to fight, lungs to run, brains to think and legs to play,” Micho told ZNBC’s Radio 4 in an interview this morning.

He described Zambian players as special and recognized the impact of players such as the late Justin Shonga, Augustine Mulenga and Isaac Chansa whom he worked with at Orlando Pirates in South Africa.

“Having Zambians I feel like having special battle forces and I want to appreciate because Zambians did so much for me,” he said.

Recently appointed as head coach at Al Merreikh, Micho immediately sanctioned the addition of another Zambian into his ranks as Obino Chisala joined the club from CD Costa do Sol of Mozambique.

“I’m happy to have Obino Chisala and having Zambians gives me great sense because it is like having special command of forces beside me,” added Micho.

Meanwhile, Micho has further backed the Chipolopolo ahead of Monday’s 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations draw, stating that he dreams of the nation replicating the historical 2012 AFCON triumph in Morocco next year.

“I count myself as one of the far away supporters of Zambia wholeheartedly because Zambians love football in a special way with passion and I hope Chipolopolo make Zambians happy and proud and I will not exclude the big surprise of going all the way to repeat what happened in 2012,” he said.

Micho who handled the Chipolopolo between 2020 and 2021, has worked with several Zambian players in his lengthy coaching career on the African continent.

Photo: Courtesy

23/01/2025

Midfielder Cosmas Mushala has emerged high on the list of transfer targets for Super League and National League clubs in the ongoing January transfer window.

The young utility midfielder who also plays as a centre-back, was first scouted last season with Ndola United with a number of clubs inquiring about his availability after leaving the club.

The Kabwe Youth Academy product also spent time training with Prison Leopards who are also pushing to sanction his transfer as with Nchanga Rangers and Nkwazi who have requested his transfer.

Data Nonstop.
Wami Katanga

22/01/2025

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏: MWIMANZI

Zanaco are set to complete the signing of defender Frederick Mwimanzi from Green Buffaloes — all in place for done deal.

Mwimanzi is expected to join the Bankers on a loan deal from Buffaloes with agreements in place.

He will be reunited with Numba Mumamba whom he worked with at Kabwe Warriors last season.

Data Nonstop!
Credit: Wami Katanga