The Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup is set to launch tomorrow according to a press statement accessed by the ZamFoot Crew.
The tournament which is solely sponsored by Saudi Arabia based Zambian forward Fashion Sakala Jnr will see Eastern Province based sides face off in the race for regional supremacy.
The launch will be held at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata, and will bring on board various stakeholders to celebrate and discuss the future of Eastern Province Football.
Sakala has pumped in K1.6 Million into the tournament that is running for a second year in a row.
The former Rangers man recently revealed that Women’s Football will benefit K400,000 from the budget.
The men’s side will draw from a pool of K700,000 while the remaining K500,000 will be used to sponsor 20 rural tournaments.
BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT;OFFICIAL: FAZ EASTERN PROVINCE SET 15th APRIL AS LAUNCH DATE OF THE 2025 K1.6 MILLION PROVINCIAL FASHION SAKALA JR CUP TOURNAMENT.
PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ),
Eastern Province
P.O Box 510468 – Chipata.
14th April, 2025
THE 2025 EASTERN PROVINCE FASHION SAKALA JR CUP COMPETITION TO BE LAUNCHED ON 15th APRIL 2025.
This year’s cost has been pegged at K1.6 million and has been divided to K700,000 for the men’s tournament, K400,000 for the Women’s Tournament and K500,000 for the Rural Areas 20 Tournaments.
Eastern Province Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Chairperson Patrick Nyirenda revealed that the launch will be held at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata, will bring on board various stakeholders to celebrate & discus the future of Eastern Province Football.
Meanwhile Fashion Sakala Jr said the cup tournament aims to provide greater opportunities for young footballers in the Province to showcase their skills and embark on their journey towards professional football.
The event will commence at 10:30 hours, and all invited guests are expected to be on board at 10:00 hours.
“The 2025 Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup is a landmark initiative with an investment of 1.6 million Kwacha. The launch event is set to take place on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata,” Nyirenda said
“This historic occasion will bring together selected club officials, representatives of the business community and members of the press to witness and celebrate the launch while discussing the future of football in Eastern Province. The event will commence at 10:30 hrs, with all attendees kindly requested to be seated by 10:00 hours,” He adds
Sakala said this year’s K1.6 million allocation towards the Provincial cup reflects dedication to the established leagues as well as empowering rural communities.
The Provincial FAZ boss who reiterated Fashion Sakala Jr cup tournament goal to nurturing talent, promoting competitive sportsmanship and fostering unity through football across the province, said two guest teams will be unveiled to the public during the launch tomorrow.
“The Association attach great value to this tournament because it’s a basis for growth and also a basis for exposure for our young talent and cohesion in the province. Also just to bring a bit about excitement; this year’s tournament will have two guest teams, I’m sure the province will be excited to know who these are, we implore them to pay attention to the launch and they will get to know the details of the guest teams that are coming to be part of the tournament to add more flavour and excitement to our tournament this year,” Said Eastern Province FAZ boss Patrick Nyirenda
He further disclosed the Tournament Organizing Committee (TOC) along with various sub-committees that will manage and play a crucial role in ensuring smooth planning and execution of this year’s prestigious tournament as follows:
MEN’S TOURNAMENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (TOC)
1. Moses Zulu – Chairperson
2. Chris Chani – Vice Chairperson
3. Teddy Zulu – Secretary
4. Henry Mwape – Committee member
5. Mtonga Stepheal – Committee member
6. Kyembe Macnon- Security
WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (TOC):
1. Stephen Mawere – Chairperson
2. Alex Nawa – Vice Chairperson
3. Mula Makundwe – Secretary
4. Sepiso Moola – Vice secretary
5. Mwale Mighty John – Committee member
6. Regina Mwanza – Committee member
TOURNAMENT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:
1. General Mulimina – Chairperson
2. Lungisani Phiri- Vice Chairperson
3. Eliud Chilembo – Secretary
4. Edward Jere – Committee member
5. Chipangula Dube – Committee member
TECHNICAL SELECTORS (INDIVIDUAL AWARDS):
MEN’S
1. Ezekiel Siamalambo – Provincial TD
2. Cosmas Chishimba
3. Chibisa Banda
4. James Kalimina Snr
WOMEN’S
1. Thom Banda
2. Oliseh Chulu
3. Job Mwanza
For and on behalf of:
Eastern Province
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO),
Maybin Mboola W.T
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