Category: Zambia
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Women’s World Cup 2023 – Zambia: Grace Chanda expelled from squad
With Zambia set to take on Japan this Saturday, July 22, on Day 1 of Group C at the 2023 World Cup, star Grace Chanda has left the squad. She is accused of leading the team’s protests against the non-payment of bonuses over the past 2 years. A new scandal has rocked the Zambian national…
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Women’s World Cup 2023 – Zambia: Barbara Banda’s revenge
Zambia will be taking part in the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history. With the return of Barbara Banda, the Cooper Queens could make a big impression. Excluded by CAF at the last Africa Cup of Nations on medical grounds, the 23-year-old striker is the spearhead of the Zambian team. Until…
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Football – Women – Zambia: Coach Bruce Mwape accused of sexual abuse
Zambia are due to take part in the Women’s World Cup (20 July-20 August 2023), where they will face Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Group C. But coach Bruce Mwape has been accused of sexual abuse by players. The allegations dates back to September 2022. Bruce Mwape is in for a storm.As he prepares…
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Athletics – Issam Asinga: The Zambian nugget who sets the pace
Issam Asinga signed two stratospheric times in the 100m at the Clermont meeting. The sprinter even beat Noah Lyles. At this rate, the Zambian could take the U20 world record in the 100m, held by Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo (9s91). Issam Asinga, the future star of world sprinting? The 18-year-old athlete is certainly on the right…
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Chinese Super League (Women): Barbra Banda scores a hat-trick
Barbra Banda is flying high in the Chinese Women’s Super League. The Copper Queens striker scored a hat-trick in Shanghai RCB’s 4-2 win over Chongqing Yongchuan. The Zambian has five goals in three matches this season. She has helped her club, Shanghai RCB to three consecutive wins. They are currently leading the Super League. Banda…
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Turkey Earthquake: Hatayspor winger Christian Atsu found dead
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in Algeria, All African countries, At a glance, Burkina faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cap Verde, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Football, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, ZimbabweGhana international, Christian Atsu has been found dead in Turkey according to his agent Murat Uzunmehmet. The former Chelsea player went missing days ago following an earthquake that struck the country. The 31-year-old was reportedly left under the rubble after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and after days of intensive search, he’s been found lifeless. There were…
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Football – Zambia: Janny Sikazwe retires from officiating
Janny Sikazwe, one of the big names in officiating on the continent for the last ten years, has called time on his career. At 43, Janny Sikazwe has made a personal decision to end his career as a referee on Wednesday. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is set to formalise the information in the…
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Grant touch down in Zambia ahead of talks to take-over Chipolopolo
FAZ now looks set and has announced a new trainer to replace Aljosa Asanovic, and all fingers are pointing towards the end of Aram Grant, who has reportedly arrived Zambia and concluded negotiations with FAZ. A panel of experts comprising of FAZ representatives, government, and the Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZAFCA) milled through candidates shortlisted…
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AFCON 2025: Government backs FAZ as Zambia puts out AFCON bid
The Government of Zambia under the auspices of H. E Hakainde Hichilema is in support of the Football Association of Zambia’s bid to host the 2025 AFCON, withdrawn from Guinea. From the Southern African zone, Zambia and South Africa have put forth their bids. They are up against: Nigeria, Benin, Senegal, Algeria and Morocco. According…