By Chansa Kunda| ZNBC
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says sport is a lucrative business with the potential to contribute significantly to economic growth and national development.
President HICHILEMA says with adequate investment and appropriate structures, sport can play an integral role in driving the Grow Zambia Agenda.
The Head of State says it is for this reason that he will spearhead periodic meetings with mining houses to mobilise resources for various sporting disciplines, with the Football Association of Zambia –FAZ- taking the lead.
President HICHILEMA has also assured FAZ that Government will help address the Association’s legacy debt, while urging it to manage its resources prudently.
He was speaking during a meet-and-greet ceremony hosted in honour of the Zambia Under-15 Men’s National Football Team, which won the Tier B category of the 2026 FIFA Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
President HICHILEMA also advised the players to remain disciplined and prioritise their education.
