Morocco 2024: Copper Queens in Group A

By Robert Mwanza The Copper Queens have been drawn in group (A) of the rescheduled 2024 Morocco Women’s Africa cup of Nations tournament. According...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Nov 23, 2024

WAFCON 2024 Draw: Copper Queens Grouped With Hosts Morocco, Senegal and DR Congo

WAFCON 2024 Draw: Copper Queens Grouped With Hosts Morocco, Senegal and DR Congo Zambia will face hosts Morocco, Senegal, and DR Congo at the...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Nov 23, 2024

Zambia placed in pot 2 for WAFCON draw 

The Zambia Women’s National Team, the Copper Queens have been placed in pot 2 ahead of Friday’s draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 21, 2024

Klings Kangwa attracts interest from Bulgarian top club 

Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa has attracted interest from Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia Mozzart Sport reports.  Kangwa who was influential for...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 21, 2024

NWSL Championship preview: It’s all about Barbra Banda

The NWSL Championship will be a battle of No. 1 and No. 2 in the league, respectively. For both sides, a big proponent is Zambian superstar Barbra...
EQUALIZERSOCCER.COM Nov 21, 2024

Chipolopolo tasked to go past group stage at AFCON

By Chansa Kunda Football Association of Zambia -FAZ- President ANDREW KAMANGA has tasked the Chipolopolo to ensure they get past the group stages...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Nov 21, 2024

Chipolopolo back home after Monrovia tour of duty 

The Chipolopolo are back from Liberia where they beat Sierra Leone 2-0 to seal off their qualification for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations....
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 21, 2024

I’m happy that Chipolopolo keep improving – Grant

ZAMBIA National Team coach Avram Grant says he is happy to see the Chipolopolo improving in every game after securing qualification for the Morocco...
DIGGERS.NEWS Nov 21, 2024

Warriors Fall Short In Final AFCON Qualifier, Losing 2-1 To Cameroon

Zimbabwe lost 2-1 to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Yaounde on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the loss, Zimbabwe has...
PINDULA Nov 20, 2024

Our target was to finish top of the group – Grant 

The Zambia Men’s National Team have concluded their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers with a very good record of four wins, one draw and one...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 20, 2024

Mission accomplished! Chipolopolo wrap campaign on a high

Zambia beat Sierra Leone in the final match of the Morocco 2025 African Cup of Nations. Second half goals from Emmanuel Banda and Kennedy Musonda...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 20, 2024

Zambia end Afcon campaign with comfortable win over Sierra Leone

Zambia ended their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high after securing top spot in Group G with a 2-0 win against Sierra Leone...
SOKA25EAST.COM Nov 20, 2024

‘Simply excellent!’

By GODFREY DUBE – Sierra Leone 0-2 ZambiaPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is excited with Zambia’s strong finish in the just ended Morocco 2025 Africa...
TIMES.CO.ZM Nov 20, 2024

CAF Awards: Ajibade, Nnadozie up for POTY; Okwuchukwu, Sabastine for Young POTY; women's teams TOTY

The duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the CAF Women's Player of the Year while the Flamingos pair of Chiamaka...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Nov 19, 2024

Zambia bag comfortable win over Leone Stars

Zambia ended their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high after securing top spot in Group G with a 2-0 win against Sierra Leone...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Nov 19, 2024

Chipolopolo target top spot as they wind up 2025 AFCON qualifiers 

The Chipolopolo will be looking to end their 2 Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign on a good note when they face off with the...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 19, 2024

Chipolopolo train from Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium ahead of Sierra Leone clash 

The Chipolopolo had their final training session at the venue for tomorrow’s Group G Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 19, 2024

Nchanga Rangers confirm Lwandamina appointment

Former Chipolopolo Boys coach George ‘Chicken' Lwandamina has been named as the new Nchanga Rangers head coach as earlier reported by the ZamFoot...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 19, 2024

AFCON 2025: 21 countries qualify for tournament [Full list]

At least 21 countries have confirmed their spots at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Monday’s fixtures. They are: Morocco, Burkina Faso,...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 19, 2024

Chipolopolo await Sierra Leone in final Group G test

Zambia could place themselves firmly at the top of Group G in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture this week when they do...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Nov 18, 2024

20 countries secure Morocco AFCON 2025 tickets

 With only a few match­es left in the qualifiers, 19 teams have se­cured their places at the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of...
GHANAIAN TIMES Nov 18, 2024

Preview: Sierra Leone vs. Zambia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Sierra Leone and Zambia, including predictions, team news and...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 17, 2024

TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 Draw to be conducted on Friday, 22 November

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed the official draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 17, 2024

Reports; George Lwandamina joins Nchanga Rangers 

Former Chipolopolo Boys coach George ‘Chicken' Lwandamina is believed to have joined Nchanga Rangers as the new head coach according to media...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 17, 2024

Chipolopolo Boys arrive in Liberia ahead of Sierra Leone

The Chipolopolo Boys have arrived in Liberia ahead of Tuesday’s match against Sierra Leone. The team touched down in Monrovia on Sunday morning....
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 17, 2024

Chipolopolo Boys off to West Africa

Buoyant Chipolopolo Boys left for Monrovia, Liberia on a chartered flight. Zambia will face Sierra Leone on Tuesday in the final match of the...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 16, 2024

FAZ CHIEF TOASTS AFCON QUALIFICATION

Press Statement (For Immediate Release)Football Association of ZambiaFootball House, Lusaka 16th November 2024 FAZ CHIEF TOASTS CHIPOLOPOLO 18TH...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Nov 16, 2024

Chipolopolo boys qualify to the 2025 AFCON

11 ViewsThe Zambia National Men’s Football team have qualified to the 2025 AFCON after beating Ivory Coast by a goal to nil. Zambia now occupy top...
ZAMBIAN EYE Nov 16, 2024

Zambia qualifies for 2025 AFCON

ZAMBIA has qualified for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a stunning 1-0 win over Ivory Coast at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola...
DIGGERS.NEWS Nov 16, 2024

Bayo wins first cap in six years as Andrews involved in England goal

Vakoun Bayo got his first taste of international football for six years but he was unable to save Ivory Coast from a surprise 1-0 defeat in Zambia...
WATFORD OBSERVER Nov 16, 2024

Kamanga toasts Chipolopolo AfCON Qualification

FAZ President, ANDREW KAMANGA says the Chipolopolo’s qualification to the AFCON exemplifies the team’s desire to sustain Zambia’s long term...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Nov 16, 2024

Ghana Afcon bid done as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Comoros join party

Four-time African champions Ghana will be the biggest miss at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after failing to qualify for the 35th edition. The...
KAWOWO.COM Nov 16, 2024

‘Keep working hard,’ Kamanga advises Chipolopolo players.

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has advised players to remain fit and competitive following Chipolopolo’s...
MWEBANTU.COM Nov 16, 2024

Cristoforetti calls 15 debutants to futsal camp

FUTSAL National Team coach Andrea Cristoforetti has named a 15-member squad for a three days local camp slated for November 18 to November 20 in...
DIGGERS.NEWS Nov 16, 2024

Chipolopolo Secures AFCON 2025 Spot with Thrilling Victory Over Côte d’Ivoire

Ndola, Zambia – Jubilation swept across Zambia as the national football team, Chipolopolo, clinched qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of...
LUSAKATIMES.COM Nov 16, 2024

Zambia Clinch AFCON 2025 Qualification With Victory Over Ivory Coast

November 15, (THEWILL) – Zambia qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their 1-0 victory against Ivory Coast in a Group G encounter...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Nov 15, 2024

Zambia, Mali, and Zimbabwe, Comoros Swells Confirmed Teams For 2025 AFCON To 19

In a thrilling night of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Zambia, Mali, Zimbabwe and Comoros confirmed their places in...
SPORTS247 Nov 15, 2024

Chipolopolo qualifies for AFCON

Zambia has qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 19th time after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in...
LUSAKASTAR.COM Nov 15, 2024

Chipolopolo bag 2025 AFCON qualification

Zambia stamped their name onto the list of qualified teams for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament following a 1-0 win over reigning...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Nov 15, 2024

Zambia qualify to AfCON 

CHIPOLOPOLO has qualified to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 in front of a partisan crowd at Levy...
MWEBANTU.COM Nov 15, 2024

Beat Ivory Coast!

ZAMBIA today has no excuses but to beat champions Ivory Coast and qualify for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the game to spare...
TIMES.CO.ZM Nov 15, 2024

Afcon Preview: Zambia host Cote D’Ivoire at Levy Mwanawasa

Just one win away from guaranteeing themselves a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations , defending champions Cote D’Ivoire   visit the Levy...
SOKA25EAST.COM Nov 15, 2024

Gallery; Chipolopolo Hold Official Training

The Chipolopolo wound up business ahead of Friday’s crunch Group G Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against reigning African champions Cote...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 15, 2024

We have to concentrate on ourselves to get maximum points – Grant 

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant says he is aware that Cote d’Ivoire is a good team, but Zambia will concentrate on doing its part to get a good...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 15, 2024

Zambia vs Ivory Coast Predictions: Elephants Favoured for Away Victory

Our football predictions expert lists his top three bets for Ivory Coast’s penultimate AFCON 2025 qualifier in Zambia, where a win would secure...
GOAL.COM Nov 14, 2024

Zambia & Côte d’Ivoire in line for 2025 AFCON qualification

As one of the most thrilling fixtures in this week’s list of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Zambia and Ivory Coast will hope to set Group G...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Nov 14, 2024

‘Destiny in our hands,’ says Chipolopolo star Kings Kangwa

CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Kings Kangwa says Zambia’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) qualification destiny is in their hands ahead of tomorrow’s match...
MWEBANTU.COM Nov 14, 2024

Chipolopolo heavy injury list ahead of Ivory Coast showdown 

The Chipolopolo Boys will be in action tomorrow as they welcome the Elephants, Ivory Coast at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in a penultimate 2025 AFCON...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 14, 2024

Kampamba, and Bwalya handed late call ups

Mutondo Stars winger Jackson Kampamba and NAPSA Stars midfielder Rally Bwalya have been handed late call ups and since joined the Chipolopolo Boys...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

We are ready – Klings Kangwa 

Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa says the team is ready for Friday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast.  Kangwa believes everything is...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

Preview: Zambia vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Zambia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 13, 2024

We just need three points against Ivory Coast – Kelvin Kampamba 

Chipolopolo midfielder Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba says the team is eying maximum points against Ivory Coast on Friday.  Kampamba is aware of the huge...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

Gallery : Chipolopolo intensify preps for Ivory Coast showdown 

The Chipolopolo Boys have intensified preparations for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 qualifier against Cote d'Ivoire with a...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

COSAFA U17 continental qualifier set for December 

The COSAFA Under-17 Men's Championship makes a return to the calendar this year when  it is staged in Maputo, Mozambique from December 4-13, with...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

Barbra Banda ranked 3rd on ESPN FC Women’s Top 50 soccer players of 2024

The women’s game continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and toward the end of another monumental 12 months, it’s only fitting that ESPN FC Women’s...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 13, 2024

Zambia - Ivory Coast predictions

SPORTYTRADER Nov 13, 2024

talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Wednesday 13 November

It’s a relatively quiet first half of the week before things kick into gear with the Nations League and international qualifiers elsewhere from...
TALKSPORT Nov 12, 2024

OPERATION SHOOT DOWN ELEPHANTS: Chipolopolo Get Down to Work in Ndola

The Chipolopolo have gotten down to business in Ndola ahead of Friday's Group G Morocco 2025 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast. Coach Avram Grant...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 11, 2024

Christopher Katongo and Elijah Tana join Chipepo’s backroom staff at Nkana 

2012 AFCON winner Christopher Katongo and former Chipolopolo captain Elijah Tana have joined Mwenya Chipepo’s backroom staff at Nkana.  Katongo...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 11, 2024

Kamanga urges fans to be on best behaviour against Ivory Coast 

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Andrew Kamanga has urged the fans to be on their best behaviour when the Chipolopolo Boys host Ivory...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 11, 2024

SUTV - Sheffield Wednesday

SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Nov 9, 2024

Steve Cooper happy to have ‘positive' Patson Daka back in the mix

Leicester City coach Steve Cooper says he is happy to have Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka who he has described as a very positive person back in...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 9, 2024

Nachula nets brace in Katamon win 

Zambian forward Rachel Nachula scored a brace and assisted another as Katamon convincingly beat Petah Tikva 3-1.  Nachula levelled matters in the...
DAILY NEWS Nov 8, 2024

Grant speaks on injuries, character, qualification and defensive frailties 

Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant wants his team to show character heading into the last two 2025 AFCON qualifiers.  The Israeli gaffer feels the...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 7, 2024

Grant names provisional squad….Daka, Sakala, Chilufya, Chaiwa and Lubambo out with injuries 

Chipolopolo boss Avram Grant has named his 24 member provisional squad for the November 15 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast.  Serie A wing...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 6, 2024

Lwandamina: Chipolopolo ready for African Champions

Former Zambia coach George ‘Chicken’ Lwandamina believes the Chipolopolo Boys has what it takes to gun down Ivory Coast. Zambia host the African...
DAILY NEWS Nov 5, 2024

Tickets for Chipolopolo v Ivory Coast match go on sale 

ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 5, 2024

‘Zambia want to go to AFCON again,' says Keeper Lawrence Mulenga

Chipolopolo first choice goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga says players are determined to ensure that Zambia earns a back-to-back qualification to Africa...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 5, 2024

Grant to name squad for Ivory Coast clash 

Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant is set to name his squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast in the next 72 hours.  Grant is...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 5, 2024

‘Pressure on Ivory Coast’

By GODFREY DUBE – VETERAN coach George Lwandamina says pressure will be on champions Ivory Coast to protect their identity when they face the...
TIMES.CO.ZM Nov 5, 2024

Emmanuel Banda opens goal account in Saudi Arabia 

Chipolopolo midfielder Emmanuel Banda opened his goal account in Saudi Arabia on Monday.  Banda netted a brace to help his club Al Tai edge ten man...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 5, 2024

Champions of Southern Africa! Zambia's Copper Queens beat Banyana Banyana to clinch 2024 Cosafa Women's Championship

Zambia beat South Africa's Banyan Banyana to win the 2024 Cosafa Cup.
GOAL.COM Nov 2, 2024

Daka is back in training says Leicester City boss

Leicester City Manager Steve Cooper has confirmed that Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka has resumed group training. The Zambian forward was...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 2, 2024

Saileti says Pressure on Ivory Coast as Zambia targets AFCON Qualification

Former Zambia striker Zeddy Saileti believes pressure is on Ivory Coast ahead of Chipolopolo's clash against the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 2, 2024

FAZ make headway in resolving Grant, Fashion impasse 

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) general secretary Reuben Kamanga says they have made headway in resolving the misunderstanding between...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 30, 2024

Ex-Rangers star gives interview from HOSPITAL after worrying head injury

FORMER Rangers star Fashion Sakala has given an interview from HOSPITAL. The winger was rushed to the medical centre after suffering a horror...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Oct 30, 2024

Lameck Banda assists in US Lecce narrow win

Chipolopolo winger Lameck Banda set up the only goal of the game to help US Lecce to a 1-0  win over Verona. Banda's beautiful cross found Danish...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 30, 2024

🏥 Fashion Sakala suffers head injury needing 18 stitches 

Zambian forward Fashion Sakala Jnr needed 18 stitches after a bad collision during a Kings' Cup round of 16 encounter on Tuesday evening.  Sakala...
DAILY NEWS Oct 30, 2024

Klings Kangwa nominated for player of the month in Israel 

Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa has been nominated for the Israeli Premier League player of the month accolade.  Kangwa was instrumental for...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 30, 2024

Hervé Renard explains Saudi Arabia return

A couple of months after leaving the French national team, Hervé Renard is returning to a familiar place. The man who guided Zambia to the Africa...
GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS Oct 29, 2024

‘AFCON qualification perfect Zambia@60

By GODFREY DUBE – FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says qualifying for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
TIMES.CO.ZM Oct 29, 2024

Patson Daka getting closer

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper says Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka is getting closer to returning to the pitch. The 44-year-old provided a fresh...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 25, 2024

England U-17 Women beaten 4-0 by North Korea at World Cup

England lost their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup group decider to North Korea 4-0 but had already secured a quarter-final berth. Group C – England...
SHEKICKS Oct 24, 2024

Betting on Soccer Corners: An Underrated Market

The exciting world of betting offers an opportunity to place a bet on virtually anything that you think may happen in a match. However, soccer...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 23, 2024

Klings Kangwa nominated for IPFL round 7 player of the week

Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa has been nominated for the Israeli Premier League round 7 player of the week.  The Zambian international put...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 23, 2024

Chama scores and assists in YANGA win 

Chipolopolo midfielder Clatous Chota Chama scored a goal and assisted another as Young Africans Sports Club (YANGA SC) beat JKT Tanzania 2-0. ...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 23, 2024

Preview - Group D: Zambia v Japan

Santo Domingo: Head coach Sadayoshi Shirai will not change Japan's playing style despite the East Asian side facing Zambia in a crucial FIFA U-17...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 22, 2024

Miguel Chaiwa to undergo surgery…Set to be out of action for months 

Chipolopolo midfielder Miguel Chaiwa is set to be out of action for several months due to injury, his club Young Boys have confirmed.  Chaiwa...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Oct 21, 2024
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