The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has asked the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Lusaka Province to extend the suspension of Makeni All Stars official Victor Kombe MJ Chinyanta to include his playing activities with Provincial Division One side Young Makeni All Stars.
Chinyanta was suspended by the ZPL in October from all football-related activities under its jurisdiction following alleged misconduct arising from social media posts concerning match officials, Nkana FC and FC MUZA.
In a memorandum dated November 13, 2026, ZPL Chief Executive Officer Joseph Chimpampwe requested the FAZ Lusaka Province General Secretary to extend the suspension to cover all football-related activities under the provincial association, including Chinyanta’s participation as a player.
The request follows the league’s discovery that Chinyanta, who is an official of Makeni All Stars, is also registered as a player with Young Makeni All Stars, a club competing in the Provincial Division One league.
According to Memo 196 of the 2026 Transitional Season, the league believes the current suspension leaves Chinyanta eligible to feature in provincial competitions despite being suspended from football activities under its jurisdiction.
“You are respectfully requested, in accordance with Articles 22 and 53(4) of the FAZ Disciplinary Code 2021, to extend Mr Chinyanta’s suspension to all football-related activities under FAZ Lusaka Province, including his playing activities, until the case is disposed of, and to inform your clubs and match officials accordingly,” Chimpampwe stated.
The ZPL further clarified that the period already served under suspension would count towards any sanction ultimately imposed, in accordance with Article 53(4) of the FAZ Disciplinary Code.
Background to the case
Chinyanta’s initial suspension followed three Facebook posts published on October 10 and 18, 2026, which the league alleged questioned the integrity and impartiality of match officials.
One of the posts allegedly suggested that Nkana FC was receiving favourable treatment from referees, while two others concerned the officiating during Makeni All Stars’ fixture against FC MUZA on October 17.
One post reportedly accused match officials of being “anti Makeni”, while another allegedly attributed a penalty awarded to FC MUZA to political privilege linked to the President and an upcoming election.
The ZPL subsequently issued show-cause notices to both Chinyanta and Makeni All Stars, seeking written explanations over the posts and clarification on whether the statements represented the club’s official position.
The league cited provisions of its 2023/2024 Rules and Regulations, alongside Articles 53 and 57 of the FAZ Disciplinary Code.
Chinyanta was immediately suspended under Article 53(4) pending the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings.
The latest request seeks to ensure that the suspension is also enforced at provincial level, effectively barring him from playing for Young Makeni All Stars until the case is determined.
The matter remains pending before the relevant disciplinary authorities, and no final sanction has yet been announced.
