Amajita smash Zambia in Emile Witbooi inspired second half to reach COSAFA U20 final and qualify for 2027 AFCON
South Africa’s Under-20 side produced a sensational second-half display to dismantle Zambia 4-2 on Friday. The victory not only sends the defending...
Mutapa questions officiating after Zambia's U-20 AFCON hopes end
Zambia Under-20 coach Perry Mutapa has questioned the consistency of the officiating after his side's 4-2 defeat by South Africa ended their hopes...
Cosafa U20 Cup | Amajita come from behind to beat Zambia
South Africa's Amajita came from behind to beat Zambia 4-2 in a dramatic COSAFA U-20 semi-final in Mozambique, securing their place at the 2027 CAF...
Rwanda/Liberia: CAF Appoints Zambian Referee for Rwanda-Liberia Afcon Qualifier
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Confederation of African Football has appointed Zambian referee Hillary Hambaba to officiate Friday's 2027...
Togo v Burundi: Kevin Denkey leads expected line-up for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Togo begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home to Burundi on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT at Stade de...
Cosafa U20 Cup LIVE – South Africa 0-0 Zambia
11:45 The South African U20 Men's National Team are just one match away from qualifying for the CAF U20 Men's Africa Cup of Nations 2027, but have...
Renard begins second Ivory Coast spell with Ghana victory
Hervé Renard made a winning return as Côte d'Ivoire head coach as the Elephants beat Ghana 2–0 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Algeria v Zambia sold out as Tizi Ouzou braces for AFCON qualifier
Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group I qualifier between Algeria and Zambia has officially sold out, with a capacity crowd expected at the...
Zambian referees appointed for Rwanda-Liberia AFCON qualifier
A quartet of Zambian referees has been appointed to officiate Friday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Rwanda and Liberia in Kigali....
Mutapa: Zambia ready for South Africa test with AFCON place at stake
Zambia Under-20 coach Perry Mutapa says his side are fully prepared for a high-stakes semi-final against defending champions South Africa, with a...
Algeria v Zambia: Hemdani begins new era with first AFCON 2027 qualifier
Brahim Hemdani will take charge of Algeria for the first time on Friday when they host Zambia in their opening qualifying match for the 2027 Africa...
AFCONQ: Algeria hold historical edge over Zambia ahead of Hemdani debut
Algeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Zambia on Friday as new head coach Brahim Hemdani takes charge of...
AFCONQ: Algeria’s new-look Fennecs face Zambia in Hemdani’s first test
Brahim Hemdani will take charge of Algeria for the first time in a competitive match when the Fennecs begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Amajita and Zambia meet in COSAFA Cup semi-final with U20 AFCON place at stake
South Africa's U20 side, Amajita, will face Zambia in a COSAFA Cup semi-final at the ABB 1 Stadium in Matola, Mozambique, on Friday at 12pm, with a...
Togo v Burundi: Vincent Bossou says three points are essential in CAN 2027 opener
The Togo national team begin their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign against Burundi on Friday, 25 September, with former international Vincent Bossou...
Togo v Burundi: Probable line-ups for crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier
Togo begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign at home to Burundi on Wednesday, with both sides looking to make a strong start in...
Chipolopolo itching for Algeria battle- Fashion
Chipolopolo captain Fashion Sakala says Zambia is ready for a tough test against Algeria in Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier. Zambia faces the Desert...
Let’s fill up Levy – FAZ Kopala Commander
FAZ Copperbelt Chairperson Patrick Ndhlovu is rallying massive support for Chipolopolo ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Togo at Levy...
Lwandamina faces selection dilemma as Zambia prepare for Algeria
Zambia coach George Lwandamina says the fierce competition for places has made selecting his starting XI a difficult task ahead of Friday's 2027...
Sakala confident Zambia can shock Algeria in AFCON opener
Chipolopolo captain Fashion Sakala says Zambia have the belief and quality to beat Algeria when the two sides meet in their opening 2027 Africa Cup...
2027 AFCONQ: Zambia seek to upset Algeria in Tizi Ouzou
Algeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Zambia on Friday, with the hosts expected to face a determined...
Zambia can beat Algeria – Lungu
South Africa-based striker Gampani Lungu is confident Chipolopolo can beat Algeria in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away in Tizi...
Lungu: It's 11 vs 11 as Zambia Prepare for Algeria Fight
South Africa-based Chipolopolo forward Gampani Lungu says Zambia will not be intimidated by Algeria's reputation when the two sides meet in...
Monsef Bekrar targets key role for Algeria after return to squad
Al Ahly forward Monsef Bekrar says he wants to make a meaningful contribution to Algeria rather than simply return to the national team. Bekrar has...
Algeria v Zambia: North African test awaits Zambia in 19:00 GMT kick-off
Algeria face Zambia on 25 September, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT, in a match that will provide both sides with an early opportunity to...
Algeria - Zambia predictions
Algeria vs Zambia prediction and preview for this AFCON match on 25/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H included.
Zambia Beat Botswana to Set Up South Africa Semi-Final in U-20 AFCON Qualifier
Zambia's Young Chipolopolo maintained their perfect record at the COSAFA U-20 Championship with a 3-1 victory over Botswana to reach the...
Algeria begin Brahim Hemdani era with Zambia qualifier
Algeria start their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Zambia on Friday at the Hocine-Ait-Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, with...
Southern Africa: Namibia Join Zambia in U20 Cosafa Cup Semifinals
[Namibian] Namibia completed a perfect Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Tuesday as...
Algeria target strong start as Zambia visit in AFCON qualifier
Algeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Friday when they host Zambia in Tizi Ouzou, with the Fennecs looking to put...
George Lwandamina targets Zambia win against Algeria in AFCON opener
Zambia coach George Lwandamina says his side will target victory against Algeria as the Chipolopolo prepare for a difficult opening match in the...
Chipolopolo step up preparations for Algeria AFCON qualifier
Zambia stepped up preparations for Friday's crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria with an intensive training session in Tizi...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Algeria face Zambia in crucial Group I opener
Algeria will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign when they host Zambia in a highly anticipated Group I encounter at the Stade Hocine Aït...
Algeria v Zambia: probable line-ups for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Algeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Zambia at the Hocine-Ait-Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou on Friday, 25...
Algeria face Zambia seeking fresh start in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Algeria host Zambia on Friday, 25 September 2026, in Group I of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Fennecs aiming to revive their...
CAF names referees for key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
CAF has appointed the referees who will take charge of several high-profile matches in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Lungu, Liteta arrival completes Chipolopolo squad for Algeria clash
The arrival of Orlando Pirates forward Gamphani Lungu has completed the 27-member Chipolopolo squad called by Coach George Lwandamina for Friday’s...
Mutapa targets perfect group-stage finish against Botswana
Zambia Under-20 coach Perry Mutapa says his side will target a third consecutive victory when they face Botswana in their final Group C match at...
Andrew Sinkala withdraw from Chipolopolo camp
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has excused German-based Chipolopolo assistant coach Andrew Sinkala from the Zambia camp ahead of Friday’s...
Sinkala excused from Zambia camp ahead of Algeria qualifier
Zambia assistant coach Andrew Sinkala has been excused from the Chipolopolo's training camp in Algeria to attend to personal matters ahead of...
Lungu, Liteta complete Chipolopolo camp in Algeria
Gampani Lungu and Joseph Liteta have completed Zambia's squad in Algeria ahead of Friday's crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the...
U20 AFCON qualification remains priority – Mutapa
Record 12-time champions Zambia sent a strong statement at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifier, becoming the first team to book...
Mutapa targets COSAFA title and AFCON qualification with Zambia U20
Zambia U20 coach Perry Mutapa has set his sights on winning the ongoing COSAFA Under-20 Championship, with qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Zimba targeting winning start as Zambia prepare for Algeria clash
Chipolopolo Boys forward Chanka Zimba says Zambia are determined to make a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign...
Victorious junior Chipolopolo get diplomatic visit in Maputo
By FAZ Media Zambia’s Deputy Ambassador to Mozambique Lloyd Himambo visited Team Zambia at ABB 2 Stadium in Maputo following the Junior Chipolopolo...
Daka and Co Train as Chipolopolo Step Up Algeria Preparations
Patson Daka and four other foreign-based players joined their Chipolopolo teammates in training on Monday morning as Zambia intensified...
Bentaleb ruled out as Bourabia gets Algeria call-up
Nabil Bentaleb will miss Algeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi after an injury forced new coach Ibrahim...
Junior Flames roar back to life with stunning 3-0 demolition of Botswana
Malawi’s Junior Flames let out a huge sigh of relief on Monday as they bounced back from opening-day heartbreak with a thumping 3-0 victory over...
Zambia beat Comoros to make it two wins from two in U20 COSAFA qualifiers
Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo moved to six points at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations/COSAFA qualifiers after a convincing...
Togo begin CAN 2027 qualifying camp ahead of Burundi and Zambia fixtures
Togo have opened their preparations for the CAN 2027 qualifiers, with the national team assembling in Lome on Monday 21 September. The first day...
Hamdani begins Algeria mission as fans prepare for Zambia clash
Tickets for Algeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Zambia will go on sale on Monday, paving the way for supporters to return to the...
Zambia settle in Algiers as coach George Lwandamina demands history-changing display against Algeria
The Chipolopolo Boys have arrived in Algiers and settled into camp ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against...
FAZ sends Sichone for CAF A license training
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has sponsored former Chipolopolo Interim Coach, Moses Sichone to undergo CAF A Licence training in...
Chipolopolo in Algiers as Lwandamina fires warning
The Chipolopolo Boys have settled down in Algiers ahead of this Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCN) qualifying campaign opener against...
Lungu set to join Chipolopolo camp in Algeria
Orlando Pirates forward Gamphani Lungu is expected to join the Zambia squad in Tizi Ouzou later on Monday as preparations continue for Friday's...
FAZ sponsors Sichone for CAF A Licence course
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has sponsored former Chipolopolo interim coach Moses Sichone to undertake a CAF A Licence coaching course...
Daka, Chaiwa and Mutandwa join Chipolopolo camp
The Chipolopolo Boys have been strengthened by the arrival of a half-dozen players ahead of Zambia's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Pamoja...
Chipolopolo arrive in Algeria ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier
Zambia’s Chipolopolo have arrived safely in Algeria ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the hosts on Friday. The Zambian...
Junior Chipolopolo step up preparations for Comoros clash
Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo have stepped up preparations for their crucial Group C encounter against Comoros in the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20...
First Chipolopolo contingent expected in Algeria this morning
Zambia's first Chipolopolo contingent is expected to arrive in Algeria this morning ahead of Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Mutandwa scores again but Servette surrender lead against Young Boys
Zambia striker Kingstone Mutandwa scored for the second time in as many games but could not prevent Servette from losing 3-2 away to Young Boys in...
Ex-Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle leaves role as Copper Queens head coach by mutual agreement
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced a mutual separation from Copper Queens head coach Nora Hauptle, bringing an end to her...
Zambia part ways with Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle by mutual agreement
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Hauptle. FAZ...
Zambia turn attention to Comoros after winning COSAFA U20 opener
Junior Chipolopolo prepare for second Group C fixture after opening campaign with victory over Malawi Zambia have turned their attention to Comoros...
Häuptle Leaves Copper Queens as Haalubono Takes Over
LUSAKA – The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced a mutual separation with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle. FAZ General...
Algeria selection: Saadi Radouani call-up questioned amid Anthar Yahia claims
Brahim Hemdani's first Algeria squad has prompted debate after Saadi Radouani was included for the side's forthcoming international fixtures, with...
Daka double douses Flames
Substitute Billy Daka scored twice in the closing stages as Zambia beat Malawi 2-0 in their Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mozambique,...
Kaizer Chiefs face confident Red Arrows in CAF Confederations Cup tie, says Mulenga
Former Jomo Cosmos and Zambia international Clifford Mulenga believes Kaizer Chiefs will face a disciplined and confident Red Arrows side when the...
Malawi’s U-20s begin Afcon qualifying campaign with narrow defeat to Zambia
Malawi’s Under-20 Men’s National Football Team, the Junior Flames, opened their campaign in the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier...
Daka brace fires Zambia to winning start at COSAFA U20 Championship
Billy Daka came off the bench to score twice as Zambia began their COSAFA Under-20 Championship campaign with a 2-0 victory over Malawi in Maputo....
Zambia begin U-20 COSAFA campaign against Malawi with AFCON qualification in sight
Zambia’s U-20 national team begin their 2026 COSAFA Championship campaign against neighbours Malawi on Friday, with qualification for next year’s...
Algeria boss Hemdani sets clear conditions for Zerrouki and Aouar recalls
Brahim Hemdani has made it clear that Ramiz Zerrouki and Houssem Aouar can still return to the Algeria squad, but neither player is guaranteed a...
New Algeria coach Brahim Hemdani Drops 12 World Cup Players from Squad ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
New Algeria head coach Brahim Hemdani has made a significant mark with his first squad, leaving out 12 players who were part of Vladimir Petkovic’s...
Brahim Hemdani names first Algeria squad with nine returns
Brahim Hemdani has selected a 26-man Algeria squad for his first international window, recalling nine players who missed the 2026 World Cup while...
Junior Chipolopolo Hold Training Session In Maputo Ahead of Malawi Opener
By FAZ Media Junior Chipolopolo Coach Perry Mutapa and his technical bench led the team through their final training session as they put the...
Ambassador Himambo urges Junior Chipolopolo to remain focused
By FAZ Media Zambia’s Deputy Ambassador to Mozambique, Lloyd Himambo has urged the Junior Chipolopolo to remain focused and represent the country...
Luka Zidane left out of Algeria squad as الاهلي forward Monsef Bekrar earns recall
Ibrahim Hamdani has named his first Algeria squad since replacing Vladimir Petkovic, with goalkeeper Luka Zidane absent through suspension and...
Hemdani reshapes Algeria squad with 12 World Cup absentees
Brahim Hemdani has made an immediate statement as Algeria manager, leaving out 12 players selected by Vladimir Petkovic for the 2026 World Cup in...
Junior Chipolopolo set base in Maputo
By FAZ Media ZAMBIA Under-20 national team has set up camp at Izzy Stay Hotel in Maputo ahead of their 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup...
Africa: Koudossou Earns First Togo Call-Up for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers As Boateng Misses Out
[CAF] Togo coach Patrice Neveu has handed Henri Koudossou his first international call-up after naming a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies...
Playing AFCON qualifiers with interim coach worrying – Chalawila
Kitwe-based football administrator Sydney Chalawila has expressed concern that Zambia is going into the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Zambia target return to COSAFA U-20 summit in Mozambique
The Under-20 men’s national team of Zambia have travelled to Mozambique for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations...
Gamphani Lungu returns as Orlando Pirates resume Betway Premiership campaign
Orlando Pirates have confirmed Gamphani Lungu is available again for Thursday night's Betway Premiership meeting with Durban City at Orlando Amstel...
FAZ youth representative tells Clifford Mulenga to ‘tone down' criticism
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) North-Western Province Youth Representative Zephaniah Mwanza has hit back at former Chipolopolo winger...
Junior Chipolopolo arrive in Mozambique for COSAFA U20 Championship
Zambia's Under-20 men's national team have arrived in Mozambique ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) COSAFA...
Patson Daka cleared after leaving Hamburger SV training early
Patson Daka has avoided a serious injury after leaving Hamburger SV training early on Tuesday. The Zambian forward reportedly went inside before...
Mdaka reveals how Nalumango was cleared to represent South Africa
Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka says South Africa followed the correct procedures to secure Milimo Nalumango's switch from Zambia after the Orlando...
Mutapa names U-20 2026 COSAFA squad
Junior Chipolopolo Head Coach Perry Mutapa has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in...
Togo call up German-born defender Henri Koudossou for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Henri Koudossou has been included in Patrice Neveu's Togo squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Burundi and Zambia....
Togo name squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia
Togo head coach Patrice Neveu has announced his squad for the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Neveu revealed...