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2024 CHAN: Zambia will get quality preparations before start of tournament – FAZ president Andrew Kamanga

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
December 30, 2024
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The Federation of Zambia Football Association (FAZ) President Andrew Kamanga has assured that the Chipolopolo will get quality preparations before the start of the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament. Chipolopolo qualified for the CHAN to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania after the withdrawal of Mozambique which granted them an automatic qualification. Kamanga in […]

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Zambia appoint Nora Häuptle as head coach of Copper Queens on a two-year deal

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
December 21, 2024
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Nora Häuptle has been appointed as the head coach of Zambia’s senior women’s national football team, the Copper Queens, AfricaSoccer.com understands The 41-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). The Swiss coach served as head coach of Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, following her appointment in 2023 […]

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Securing AFCON qualification is just amazing – Zambia’s Frankie Musonda

Eric Kwafo
December 2, 2024
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Zambian defender Frankie Musonda has expressed his excitement over the nation’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing it as a remarkable achievement. However, the 26-year-old admits the magnitude of this milestone may not fully sink in until he retires from professional football. Musonda, who plays for Ayr United in Scotland, featured […]

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Zambian striker Barbra Banda named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
November 26, 2024
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Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been crowned BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year after topping the votes from readers of the BBC Sport website. The announcement follows the unveiling of a five-player shortlist last month, selected by a global panel of football experts, including coaches, players, administrators, and journalists. The shortlist reflected […]

Wedson Nyirenda appointed to lead Zambia’s 2024 CHAN qualification campaign

Eric Kwafo
November 24, 2024
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The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has named veteran coach Wedson Nyirenda to lead the country’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualification campaign. Nyirenda, also known as “Wada,” will be assisted by Beston Chambeshi and Moses Sichone. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed the appointments, emphasizing the association’s focus on developing local coaching talent. “The Football […]

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CAN 2017 Qualifiers: Zambia Held to a Draw by Guinea-Bissau

Saima Ghaffar
June 13, 2015
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2017 AFCON Qualifiers – Matchday 1: Zambia Held at Home by Guinea-Bissau Zambia’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign got off to a disappointing start as the Chipolopolos were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Guinea-Bissau in Ndola on Saturday. Despite dominating the match and creating several chances, Zambia failed to break through […]

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AFCON 2015: Tunisia and Zambia Go into Half-Time with a Goalless Draw

Saima Ghaffar
January 22, 2015
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Zambia and Tunisia Level at the Break in Group B Encounter In a closely contested first half, Zambia and Tunisia went into the break with a goalless draw in their second match of Group B at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Tunisia started brightly, applying early pressure and nearly benefiting from a handball by […]

Saima Ghaffar
January 22, 2015
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AFCON 2015: Zambia and Tunisia Set for Crucial Group B Clash BBC Sport – Africa22 January 2015 Zambia and Tunisia will meet this Thursday in a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B clash as both sides seek their first win of the tournament. The Chipolopolo, who famously won the 2012 edition of the […]

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AFCON 2015: Zambia and DR Congo Draw 1-1 – Watch the Highlights

Saima Ghaffar
January 18, 2015
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AFCON 2015 – Group B Opener: Zambia and DR Congo Share the Spoils (1-1) The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations’ Group B action kicked off with a high-tempo encounter between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio de Ebebiyin. Those who arrived late at the stadium missed […]

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AFCON 2015: Zambia 1-0 DR Congo at Half-Time!

Saima Ghaffar
January 18, 2015
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AFCON 2015 – Group B: Singuluma’s Lightning Strike Stuns DR Congo The Zambia vs. DR Congo clash in Group B of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations got off to an electrifying start, with Zambia registering the fastest goal of the tournament so far. Just seconds into the match, Given Singuluma capitalized on a rebound […]