Tag: 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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AFCON 2023 (Q): Why Ivory Coast lost heavily in Zambia
Côte d’Ivoire fell to Zambia in N’Dola on 17 June. Specialists analyse the Elephants’ heavy 3-0 defeat from a number of angles. Côte d’Ivoire were severely beaten by Zambia. A year after their 3-1 victory over Zambia on Matchday 1 of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Côte d’Ivoire fell to a 3-0…
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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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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…
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Zambian star Mwepu consoled by FIFA President after premature retirement
Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu was set for football’s firmament and had everything inherent in a promising footballer but on October 10, the 24-year-old was compelled to retire following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition. An established player for English outfit Brighton Albion, Mwepu had played six games for “The Seagulls” before medical advice prompted…
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Zambia: U17 coach Kaluba Kangwa suspected of abusing minors
Kaluba Kangwa, the coach of the women’s U17 team for nearly a decade, is the first official to be named in the sexual abuse scandal that recently rocked the Zambian soccer federation. After announcing an official investigation, the FAZ declined to comment. Without any names or specifics, the federation reminded local media of the importance…
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Football – Barbara Banda: Excluded by CAF accepted by COSAFA
Barbara Banda has been excluded from the Women’s CAN. CAF mentioned medical reasons without giving any details. The star of the Zambian team would present a high level of testosterone, reason for which she did not play the CAN in Morocco. The 22-year-old striker is currently taking part in the Women’s Cosafa Cup. She even…