Men’s U-17 National Team
Exclusive! Vandenbroeck to name a new back four against Namibia
The ZamFoot Crew can exclusively reveal that Chipolopolo Boys coach Sven Vandenbroeck will make wholesale changes to his starting line up in this afternoon clash against Namibia at Sam Nujoma Stadium. Vandenbroeck is set to blend youth and experience with Superport United winger cum striker Gamphani Lungu set to make his debut as a makeshift right full back. Gamphani has already played at right back twice for Supersport United. With Emmanuel Mbola sent packing, MTN Super League veteran Lawrence Chungu is set to finally get his chance to start at African Cup of Nations qualifier. The Buildcon left back hasRead More
LEAKED!! Could this be Zambia v Namibia starting XI as Mwepu is earmarked to partner AFCON legend
In what appears to be a leaked Chipolopolo starting XI, coach Sven Vandenbroeck is primed to start four African Cup of Nations winners against Namibia. The returning TP Mazembe Rainford Kalaba and Nathan Sinkala are set to join Stoppila Sunzu and Kennedy Mweene in the starting line-up. Israel based left back Emmanuel Mbola who missed out on AFCON medal as he was suspended by FIFA is due to reclaim his position in the team. Completing the back four will be Isaac Shamujompa and Kabaso Chongo. With Augustine Mulenga still battling for fitness, Fashion Sakala has been earmarked to start onRead More
King Kalu dethroned as Ponga fails to highlight 2012 AFCON success
Hero of Zambian football enjoyed life at the top of the sport but brought down by greed writes former FAZ General Secretary Ponga Liwewe. To his legion of worshipers, he is known as ‘’King Kalu.” In Zambian football, his status is unchallenged as one of the top players in the country’s illustrious football history. His resume is littered with stories of success: African Player of the Year 1988, Top Scorer 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. These are some of the accolades Kalusha Bwalya won during his years on the pitch. Though his playing career didn’t reach the heights or winRead More
Throwback: ACC takes interest in Kalu’s Qatar bribe issue
THE Anti Corruption Commission says it has taken interest in the US$80,000 that Kalusha Bwalya allegedly received from Qatar’s Mohammad Bin Hammam. And Kenneth Chipungu, who was sports minister at the time, challenged the Football Association of Zambia president Bwalya to be honest over the money and not accuse the Rupiah Banda government of freezing funds to the association. Bwalya allegedly received US$80,000 from former FIFA vice-president Bin Hammam which he claims was a debt meant to help run the affairs of the Football Association of Zambia. In an interview yesterday, ACC spokesperson Timothy Moono said the commission wasRead More
Blog: The Gabon Disaster, my experience – Magande
At the time of the Gabon disaster, Magande was the managing director of Zanaco – Excerpt from Magande’s book “The Depth of My Footprints” The Gabon Disaster, my experience “To my knowledge, the wreck was never salvaged, it still lies on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean” “In April 1993, the ZANACO gave an advance to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for the national team’s trip to Mozambique. While the team was away, FAZ Chairman Michael Mwape came to see me and asked for some further financial assistance for the team’s trip to Senegal in West Africa. I demandedRead More
End of the road for Janny Sikazwe
Zambian top referee Janny Sikazwe’s World Cup journey has come to an end. Here is a communique on referees for the semi-finals and finals of the on-going Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 12 referees, 26 assistant referees and 10 Video Assistant Referees for the final phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Given the fact that there are only four games to play, the number of referees has been reduced again. Appointed for the final phase are: AFC: FAGHANI Alireza (IRN) CAF: DIEDHIOU Malang (SEN) CONCACAF: GEIGER Mark (USA); RAMOS PALAZUELOS Cesar ArturoRead More
