Men’s U-17 National Team
Fathy blames poor officiating for Napsa’s loss
The pensioners failed to increase the tally of points after 0-1 home defeat to FC MUZA yesterday in the Zambian premier league at woodlands stadium in Lusaka. With this loss Napsa stars mentor Muhammad Fathy believes his side was unfairly Treated through bad officiating. ” We missed a lot of chances despite us scoring a genuine goal that was disallowed, It was bad officiating in my opinion and I think its my right as a coach to say it. Fathy went on to say ” The Referee was not fair with us this is our first home loss but weRead More
Sikazwe back on the continent
African top referee Janny Sikazwereturns to the field for the first time after a temporal ban on him was lifted after being exonerated of corruption allegations in January 2019. The 39 year old secondary school teacher will handle this weekend’s CAF Champions League group toe between Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Nigeria’s Lobi Stars. The match will be played in Tshwane, South Africa on Saturday. Last weekend, while Africa’s top clubs were in action in either Champions League and Confederations, the Zambian referee was overlooked by CAF instead, the former St Paul Secondary School pupil was in-charge of a ZambianRead More
Generally we (Zambians) are too kind! Sven urges his players to be more nasty on the pitc
Sven Vandenbroeck has barely been in Zambia for less than six months and the Belgian has already noticed one thing associated with being ‘proudly Zambian’. Frenchman Herve Renard, the man who led the Chipolopolo Boys to the African Cup Nations triumph cited that Zambians are too nice as he compared to West Africans. On Friday morning at Football House, Vandenbroeck made a passionate call that Zambians should stop being too kind, not in bad way but good way. The Belgian trainer has called his players to show the guts, grit, aggressive and more importantly ‘more nasty behaviour on “Sometimes IRead More
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
