News24.com | Zambia win seventh Cosafa title as Bafana settle for bronze
Wisdom Moyela Libamba secured the sole goal as Zambia clinched a record-breaking seventh Cosafa Cup title with a 1-0 triumph over Lesotho in an...
Chukwueze On Serie A Champions Napoli Radar
Samuel Chukwueze is attracting the interest of Serie A, champions, Napoli, reports Completesports.com.
Chukwueze caught the of eye with his...
2026 WCQ: Lesotho’s Moerane Wins COSAFA Cup Best Goalkeeper Award
Sekhoane Moerane of Lesotho was named best goalkeeper at the just concluded COSAFA Cup held in South Africa.
Moerane played a key role as Lesotho...
Zambia defends Cosafa crown
ZAMBIA has successfully defended its COSAFA Cup crown after winning the 2023 final against Lesotho courtesy of a Moyela Libamba goal at the King...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Qualifying Group Foe Lesotho Lose To Zambia In COSAFA Cup Final
Lesotho lost 1-0 to Chipolopolo of Zambia in the final of the 2023 COSAFA Cup in South Africa on Sunday.
Moyela Libamba was the hero for the ...
KAMANGA MUST GO TO WORLD CUP: Chipolopolo Defends COSAFA Title
CHIPOLOPOLO DEFENDS COSAFA TITLE THE national soccer team this evening lifted a record-setting seventh COSAFA title after beating a determined...
2023 COSAFA Cup: South Africa Beat Malawi On Penalties To Secure Third Place
Hosts Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Sunday defeated Malawi on penalty shootout to finish third at this year’s COSAFA Cup.
The South Africans had...
Chipolopolo Boys’ 2023 Form Guide : 6 wins, 2 defeats
Zambia has played 8 matches this year, winning six and losing twice. The Chipolopolo Boys have won three straight CAF 2023 African Cup of Nations...
ZAMBIA VS LESOTHO PREDICTION ANALYSIS
By CIC Sports ZAMBIA VS LESOTHO PREDICTION ANALYSIS. The King Zwelithini Stadium plays host to the 2023 COSAFA Cup final on today when second-time...
2026 World Cup: Okocha Warns Super Eagles Against South Africa
Retired Nigeria international Jay Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles to be weary of South Africa in pursuit of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket....
Sichone wary of threat posed by Lesotho in the Cosafa final
Chipolopolo Stand in Head Coach Moses Sichone has predicted a tough COSAFA cup final against Lesotho. He said the final will not be easy as Lesotho...
2026 World Cup: Rohr hopes Cheetahs’ll give their maximum against Super Eagles
Benin Republic’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his anticipation for the upcoming reunion with the Super Eagles as the two...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Rohr: Eagles’ re favourites to qualify in Group C
Benin’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his anticipation for the upcoming reunion with the Super Eagles as the two countries...
Sichone Wary of COSAFA Cup Final Foes Lesotho
Chipolopolo assistant coach Moses Sichone is wary of Lesotho ahead of Sunday’s COSAFA Cup final at King Zwelithini Stadium in South Africa....
Exclusive: Forget South Africa, Benin, Focus On Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Rwanda In 2026 WCQ –Rufai Warns Eagles
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has warned the Super Eagles not to focus more of their attention on South Africa, Benin without showing...
2026 WCQ: Rohr Ready For ‘Tough’ Super Eagles Test
Benin head coach, Gernot Rohr is expecting a tough duel against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rohr,...
Sichone compliments Chipolopolo Boys following win over Bafana Bafana
Zambia coach Moses Sichone has complimented his side following the 2-1 win over host South Africa. Second half goals from Golden Mashata and Albert...
Sichone predicts tough Cosafa cup final
Chansa Kunda ZNBC Sport Chipolopolo Stand in Head Coach MOSES SICHONE has predicted a COSAFA cup final against Lesotho . Zambia yesterday came...
2026 World Cup: Gernot Rohr anticipates emotional reunion when Benin take on Super Eagles
Benin’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his anticipation for the upcoming reunion with the Super Eagles as the two countries...
We can qualify for World Cup, says Bafana coach
South Africa national team coach Hugo Broos believes his side has a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after learning their opponents in...
Okocha reacts to World Cup qualifying draw
Former Super Eagles midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha has reacted to the Super Eagles’ Group C which also consists of South Africa, Rwanda, Benin,...
2026 W/Cup qualifier: We can shock Nigeria – South Africa coach
Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has remained optimistic about their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the expense of...
Preview: Lesotho vs. Zambia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's COSAFA Cup clash between Lesotho and Zambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2023 COSAFA Cup: Lesotho Qualify For Final As Hosts S/Africa Lose To Zambia In Semi-finals
Lesotho will play in the 2023 COSAFA Cup final after defeating Malawi on penalties in the first semi-final on Friday.
After regulation time ended...
2026 WCQ: South Africa coach confident of beating Super Eagles to Group C ticket
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos is confident the Bafana Bafana can beat the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket. Broos’ side will...
Why I’m Confident South Africa Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup —Bafana Bafana Coach, Broos
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed confidence that his side will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Group C.
In Thursday’s draw in...
We Are Already Backward In The Race To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Super Eagles Players Cry Out
Players of the senior national team of Nigeria have expressed their fears over the recent World Cup 2026 qualifiers draw, which pitched them in...
2026 World Cup: Can Nigeria’s Super Eagles overcome South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda?
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been mapped out, and Nigeria find themselves in Group C alongside Benin Republic, South Africa, Zimbabwe,...
FIFA 2026 World Cup preliminary draw: Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Super Eagles’ opponents in group C
The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Lesotho in the Confederation of African Football...
Exclusive: 2026 WCQ: Rohr Will Be Waging War On Eagles –Akpoborie
Former Nigerian forward, Jonathan Akpoborie believes former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr will be waging war on Nigeria in a bid to prevent the...
2026 W’Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Draw South Africa, Benin, Others
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face regular foes South Africa and former coach, Gernot Rohr in a bid to qualify for the next FIFA World Cup holding in...
Shorunmu Tips Akwa United To Win Naija Super 8 Tourney
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu says Akwa United has the right mentality and drive to win the maiden Naija Super 8 pre-season...
Exclusive: South Africa, Benin Won’t Give Eagles Tough Headache In 2026 WCQ –Babangida
Former Nigerian winger, Tijani Babangida has called on the Super Eagles not to focus their attention on South Africa and Benin Republic alone in...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Group Opponents S/Africa, Lesotho Reach COSAFA Cup Semi-finals
Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying opponents South Africa and Lesotho will feature in the semi-finals of this year’s Council of Southern...
2026 WCQ: On Paper Super Eagles Should Easily Qualify —Babayaro
Former Nigeria international goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, has said on paper the Super Eagles should qualify easily for the 2026 FIFA World...
2026 WCQ, Super Eagles’ Qualifying Games Dates Released
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will start the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November, Completesports.com reports. The draw for the...
Rohr to face Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr will face his former team in the qualifying series of the 2026 World Cup. This was confirmed after the draw...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles to face South Africa, Benin, others
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup in November after they were drawn Thursday in Group C alongside...
2026 WCQ, Super Eagles Qualifying Dates Released
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will start the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November, Completesports.com reports.
The draw for the...
Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifying dates released
The Super Eagles will head Group C of the qualifying tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho...
2026 World Cup ticket: Rohr threatens Super Eagles
•As Benin Rep, S/Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Lesotho draw Nigeria The senior national team of Nigeria will begin the quest to be at the 2026 World...
Bafana, Chipolopolo renew rivalry
DURBAN. — South Africa and Zambia will renew their rivalry when they meet in the second semifinal of the COSAFA Cup, set for the King Zwelithini...
2026 World Cup draw: 10 key observations from Super Eagles’ pairing with South Africa, Benin, others
The anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow as the group stage draw unveils the matchups for the prestigious tournament. In...
FIFAWCQ: Nigeria in tricky group with South Africa and Benin
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have found themselves in a relatively tricky group after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying draws were done in Abidjan on...
2026 FIFA World Cup Race: Eagles up against Bafana, Warriors, Cheetahs, two others
Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals on three occasions, must overcome the challenge of South Africa, Zimbabwe,...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles draw Benin, South Africa, Zimbabwe others in Group C
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Also in the same group are Benin Republic, now managed...
Nigeria Faces South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe Others In 2026 World Cup Group C Qualifiers
162 total views, 162 views today By Amaechi Agbo Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Bayana Bayana of South Africa, Amavubi ofRwanda and the...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Opponents Revealed
The draws for the 2026 World Cup qualifying round for African teams have been concluded. Naija News reports the draws were done on Thursday in...
World Cup 2026 Qualification Draw: Nigeria face Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa and Lesotho
The Super Eagles will slug it out with Bafana Bafana, the Squirrels, the Crocodiles, the Wasps as well as the Warriors in Group C Nigeria have...
Full draw of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers draw was conducted in Ivory Coast on Thursday. Zimbabwe were drawn in Group C along with neighbours South Africa,...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles avoid Ghana, to lock horns with South Africa, three others
The Super Eagles missed the last World Cup in Qatar, but they would be looking to right their wrongs this time The Super Eagles of Nigeria have...
BREAKING: 2026 WCQ; Super Eagles Drawn Against Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho and Zimbabwe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
World Cup qualifying draw: Nigeria to face South Africa, Lesotho and Rwanda
The Super Eagles will slug it out with Bafana Bafana, the Squirrels, the Crocodiles, the Wasps as well as the Warriors in Group C Nigeria have...
BREAKING: Super Eagles tackle South Africa, Rohr’s Benin for 2026 World Cup ticket
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will have to go past Bafana Bafana of South Africa as well as Benin Republic, coached by former coach Gernot Rohr, to...
2026 World Cup qualifying draw: Super Eagles grouped with South Africa, Benin, 3 others
The Super Eagles  have been grouped in Group C of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers following the draw that took place on Thursday evening in...
Preview: Malawi vs. Lesotho - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's COSAFA Cup clash between Malawi and Lesotho, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2026 World Cup Draw: Super Eagles Placed In Pot One
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot one ahead of the African draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The competition will be co-hosted...
Grant shows his ruthless side after dropping Nsabata
Chipolopolo boss Avram Grant dropped Toaster Nsabata for CAF 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast. Having been the Israeli’s...
Last time ‘wonder’ Comoros to miss AFCON 2023
Despite Comoros completing the double over Lesotho in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a late goal secured a narrow 1-0 win at the...
Preview: Lesotho vs. Comoros - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Lesotho and Comoros, including predictions, team news and possible...
Chipolopolo recall elates Gamphani Lungu
South Africa based versatile player Gamphani Lungu is elated to be back in the Chipolopolo Boys set up. Lungu who missed the back to back AFCON...
Skipper Musonda eager to face Ivory Coast
MULWANDA LUPIYA, Ndola HAVING lasted 10 minutes on the pitch in the matchday four fixture against Lesotho on March 23, Chipolopolo skipper Lubambo...
Ghana: Alex Kotey Gets CAF Appointment
[Ghanaian Times] Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alex Kotey, has been appointed as Referee Assessor for next month's...
GRANT GRANTS MKANDAWIRE FIRST NATIONAL TEAM CALL-UP
Chipolopolo Head Coach, Avram Grant has announced a 29-member squad ahead of the June 17, 2023 TotalEnergies Africa cup of Nations Group H...
Alex Kotey gets CAF appointment
Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alex Kotey, has been appointed as Referee Assessor for next month’s TotalEnergies Africa...
K1.8m in FAZ coffers from AfCON fixture
ROBINSON KUNDA, Lusaka FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) raised K1.8 million net profit in gate takings and side advertising from the 2023 Ivory...
Elijah Tana Cautions Chipolopolo on Last Two AFCON Datess
Ex-Chipolopolo dependable defender Elijah Litana has cautioned Zambia against complacency after reviving chances of qualifying for the 2023 Africa...
Grant’s work ethic – from Livingstone on Friday to watching 4 games
Avram Grant guided Chipolopolo to back to back wins over Lesotho’s Likuena to leave the 2012 Champions just a point away from securing...
Fashion Sakala boo boys slammed as Rangers star handed firm defence over 'selfish' Zambia jibes
Sakala was booed against Lesotho with some fans feeling he's selfish but a former Zambia defender reckons that's wide of the mark.
Close your ears to critics, Katongo tips Fashion
FORMER Chipolopolo captain Christopher Katongo has urged striker Fashion Sakala to close his ears to fans and have a big heart to take criticism....
Beston Chambeshi schools Fashion Sakala on accommodating fans views
‘Quicksilver’ schools Fashion on accommodating fans views Former national team coach Beston Chambeshi has advised Chipolopolo striker Fashion...
Quicksilver' schools Fashion on accommodating fans views
Former national team coach Beston Chambeshi has advised Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala to respect supporters and concentrate on improving his...
Close your ears and just play the game – Katongo advises Fashion
2012 AFCON winner Christopher Katongo has advised Chipolopolo Boys striker Fashion Sakala to pay a deaf ear to his destructors. Sakala penned an...
Chipolopolo are back on track – Mwila
VETERAN coach Fred Mwila says the back-to-back AFCON qualifier victories over Lesotho have awoken a strong spirit of unity amongst Zambians as...
Nkandu joins Fashion sympathisers after player complains of poor treatment
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has led hundreds of Zambians in rallying behind Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala after the player received backlash...
Copper Bullets handsomely rewarded for beating Lesotho
By ZNBC Government has awarded the Chipolopolo boys ten thousand dollars for beating Lesotho. And the Government has pegged the winning bonus for...
MATRIX: CHIPOLOPOLO QUALIFICATION TO AFRICA CUP EXPLAINED!
MATRIX: CHIPOLOPOLO QUALIFICATION TO AFRICA CUP EXPLAINED! Zambia is back on top of Group H after beating Lesotho 2-0 Sunday. How is the...
He really doesn't deserve that - Sakala's anger at abuse from own fans
Fashion Sakala really didn’t deserve to be abused by his fellow countrymen, with the attacker reacting strongly to how he has been treated by a...
Nkandu assures on allowances
By SANDRA MWILA In Limpopo – HAVING delivered six points from the two uninterrupted Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers...
‘Job not yet finished’
By Sandra Mwila – FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the battle to qualify for the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be played next...
AFCON is a short term goal, my target is World Cup – Grant
AVRAM Grant says AFCON qualification is his short-term objective but his eyes are set on Zambia’s first appearance at the men’s World Cup. The...
Patson Daka is one of the best finishers – Grant
Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant was full of praise for striker Patson Daka following his heroics on Sunday at the Dobsonville Stadium in...
Fashion Sakala blasts his OWN Zambia fans as Rangers star unloads on “worst experience of my career”
RANGERS star Fashion Sakala has blasted at his OWN Zambia fans – accusing the national team’s supporters of “vicious insults and endlessly booing”...
‘Selfish’ Fashion Sakala addresses his ‘love & hate’ relationship with Chipolopolo fans
Straight from impressing over two legs against Lesotho in the Ivory Coast 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier, Fashion Sakala has opened about...
Chipolopolo qualification to AFCON explained
Zambia is back on top of Group H after beating Lesotho 2-0 Sunday. How is the qualification matrix for Chipolopolo? So Comoros are now under...
WEEKEND SCORECARD: Grant Salutes Patson Daka
Zambia coach Avram Grant has saluted two-goal hero Patson Daka for leading Chipolopolo to victory against Lesotho on Sunday. The Leicester City...
Africa: TotalEnergies Afcon Qualifiers - Avram Grant Makes Winning Start With Zambia
[CAF] New Zambia coach Avram Grant is delighted over his team's response after they rallied from a goal down to defeat visitors Lesotho in their...
Patson Daka sends eight-word message after giving Leicester City timely boost
Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Patson Daka scores both goals in a 2-0 win for Zambia against Lesotho in Africa Cup of Nations...
Grant pleased with Zambia’s progress
Zambia head coach Avram Grant believes his team are moving in the right direction after kicking off his tenure with back-to-to-back wins over...