GOALKEEPER MWENYA CHIBWE DOESN’T REGRET CHOOSING TO PLAY FOR ZAMBIA DESPITE MISSING OUT ON AFCON SQUAD

GOALKEEPER MWENYA CHIBWE DOESN’T REGRET CHOOSING TO PLAY FOR ZAMBIA DESPITE MISSING OUT ON AFCON SQUAD. South African -born chipolopolo boys...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 10

Chipolopolo set to shift base to Ivory Coast

The Chipolopolo Boys are set to leave for Ivory Coast following Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Cameroon. Avram Grant’s side have completely their...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 10

Chipolopolo draws with Cameroon

ZAMBIA has started 2024 with a draw after Cameroon rallied from a goal down to force a 1-1 stalemate in a pre-2023 Ivory Coast AFCON friendly...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 10

Cameroon 1-1 Zambia: Former Champions cap AFCON 2023 preps with exciting draw

Former Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners Cameroon and Zambia played out an exciting goalless draw in their last pre-tournament friendly this...
KICK442.COM Jan 9

Video: Frankie Musonda’s interview

Watch Frankie Musonda talk about his AFCON and being a member of the Chipolopolo. The post Video: Frankie Musonda's interview appeared first on...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 9

I’m an SPFL star who once played in English sixth tier – now I aim to upset Mo Salah and Sadio Mane with ex-Rangers star

HE plays his football in Scotland after making the move up north from England in 2020. But this month, he will put domestic action on hold to...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 9

Goalkeeper Chibwe talks about AFCON, leaving Zesco Utd

Goalkeeper Cyril Mwenya Chibwe has opened about being left out of Zambia’s African Cup of Nations squad. The 30 year old has also hinted about his...
DAILY NEWS Jan 9

AFCON Preps: Zambia 1:1 Cameroon

By Wilson Mulinda Zambia and Cameroon have played to a one-all draw in the final AFCON preparatory friendly match in Saudi Arabia. PATSON DAKA...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Jan 9

Frankie Musonda targets dream Salah or Mane showdown as Ayr United star aims for major AFCON 'upsets'

Somerset stopper set to star on the big stage for Zambia - and insists Avram Grant's side are targeting silverware.
DAILY RECORD Jan 9

How to watch AFCON in the UK: Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Victor Osimhen headline stars battling for glory in Ivory Coast

The Africa Cup of Nations begins this weekend with fans all over the world set to be tuning into the action in the Ivory Coast.  Senegal won the...
TALKSPORT Jan 9

CHRIS WHEELER: Andre Onana's display at Wigan shows how indispensable he is to Erik ten Hag... but Man United No 1's delayed journey to AFCON sends a dispiriting message to Altay Bayindir

CHRIS WHEELER: Onana could have been lining up for Cameroon against Zambia in Jeddah on Tuesday where the temperature in Saudi Arabia will be...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 9

Chipolopolo face Cameroon test

By SANDRA MWILA – AS the much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws near, Zambia is set to measure its preparedness in an international...
TIMES.CO.ZM Jan 9

FAZ assures of adequate AFCON preparations

By SANDRA MWILA – FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says everything possible is being done to adequately prepare the...
TIMES.CO.ZM Jan 9

Chipolopolo face Cameroon

ZAMBIA’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preparedness and tournament credentials will be tested this afternoon when the Chipolopolo face Cameroon in...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 9

We’ve given govt a checklist of what Chipolopolo needs to succeed at AFCON – FAZ

FAZ says it has provided government with a checklist of Chipolopolo’s needs at the 2023 Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that swings into...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 9

Lubambo Musonda: DR Congo Won’t Be Easy Game

Chipolopolo Captain Lubambo Musonda says the team is determined to open its  Africa Cup campaign on a good note despite facing stiff competition...
ZAMBIA24.COM Jan 8

Cameroon game an opportunity to test our credentials – Chipolopolo skipper

CHIPOLOPOLO captain Lubumbo Musonda says the game against Cameroon is an opportunity to test the team’s credentials ahead of the 2023 Ivory Coast...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 8

Zambia ‘can go all the way’ on return to Afcon

Zambia have not won a match at the Afcon finals since lifting the trophy in 2012
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 7

AFCON 2023: Morocco, Guinea-Bissau first to arrive Cote d’Ivoire

Morocco and Guinea-Bissau have arrived Cote d’Ivoire for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The two countries arrived the West...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 7

Morocco are favourites to win Afcon – can they repeat World Cup heroics? | Yara El-Shaboury

After historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar, the Atlas Lions are in shaky form and face determined opposition Morocco are heading to the Africa...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 7

2012 was different, we need to manage Chipolopolo expectations – Grant

CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says Zambians should manage their expectations heading into the 2023 Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations that swings...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 7

Musonda outlines key factors for Chipolopolo’s AFCON performance

DEFENDER Frankie Musonda says hard work and tactical discipline are what will help the team deliver at the 2023 Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 6

Diamond TV secures rights to broadcast AFCON

DIAMOND TV has secured the rights to broadcast the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that swings into action on January 13. Ivory Coast will be...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 6

TEN coaches to attend 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention

TEN provincial coaches have left for the United States to take part in the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention to be held in Anaheim, California...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 5

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off times, all the details you need for huge tournament

THE 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations returns this month as 24 teams look to battle it out for the prestigious trophy. Defending champions...
THE SUN Jan 5

GOVT ACTS TO ALLOW ALL ZAMBIANS TO WATCH AFCON

ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 5

Zambia intensifies preparations in Saudi Arabia Camp

The Chipolopolo pre-AFCON camp has hit high gear with the team hard at work in Taif. Since setting foot in Saudi Arabia where they have been holed...
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 5

Frankie Musonda happy to be back in the Chipolopolo set up 

Chipolopolo defender Frankie Chisenga Musonda is happy to be back with the Chipolopolo after missing a few matches due to injury.  The 26 year old ...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 5

Patson Daka set for new AFCON record

Daka counts 18 goals in 40 senior national team appearances The Leicester City goal poacher could become the first to score four different...
KICK442.COM Jan 5

Diamond TV acquires rights to televise AFCON

22 ViewsZambian private television channel Diamond TV Zambia has acquired broadcast rights for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Diamond TV...
ZAMBIAN EYE Jan 5

‘We can win each match’, says Frankie Musonda

CHIPOLOPOLO defender Frankie Musonda believes Zambia can win each of the three Group games at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Musonda has...
MWEBANTU.COM Jan 5

The feeling is Indescribable – Kennedy Musonda on being part of the AFCON Squad 

Tanzania based forward Kennedy Musonda says the feeling of being part of the Chipolopolo squad is Indescribable and very humbling.  Musonda is part...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 5

‘Let it show!’

By Caroline Ngwengwe and Ronald Chawe – THE Government has directed MultiChoice Zambia and TopStar Communications Company Limited to open the...
TIMES.CO.ZM Jan 5

We need to gel, set one common goal before AFCON – Chipolopolo striker

CHIPOLOPOLO striker Lameck Banda says players need to gel and set one common goal before the 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON tournament that swings into...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 5

CHIPOLOPOLO PLAYERS ALMOST SLEPT AT THE AIRPORT IN DUBAI LAST NIGHT, BUT THANKS TO FASHION SAKALA WHO HELPED

CHIPOLOPOLO PLAYERS ALMOST SLEPT AT THE AIRPORT IN DUBAI LAST NIGHT, BUT THANKS TO FASHION WHO HELPED Zambia Men’s National team was stuck in Dubai...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 4

CHIPOLOPOLO ARRIVE IN SAUDI ARABIA….Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala already in camp

CHIPOLOPOLO ARRIVE IN SAUDI ARABIA ….Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala already in camp. The Chipolopolo boys have arrived in the Saudi City of Taif...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 4

Handball team picked

By SANDRA MWILA – ZAMBIA coach Tonni Stentoft is confident the final 18-member squad picked to compete at the 2024 Handball Africa Cup of Nations...
TIMES.CO.ZM Jan 4

HH MUNTU SANA: ZNBC TO TELEVISE ALL THE 52 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GAMES

HH MUNTU SANA: ZNBC TO TELEVISE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS PS Kawana writes …. Fellow citizens; As government, we are glad to inform the football...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 3

DStv’s SuperSport Won’t Be Broadcasting The 2024 AFCON Tournament

Multichoice, the company that owns Digital Satellite Television (DStv), has announced that they will not be broadcasting the Africa Cup of Nations...
PINDULA Jan 3

Chipololo off for Saudi Arabia

8 ViewsThe Zambia Senior National Football Team Tuesday evening left for Saudi Arabia for their pre-Africa Cup international camp. The Football...
ZAMBIAN EYE Jan 3

Zambia Capable Of Winning Afcon Again, Chipolopolo Need National Solidarity- Gideon Mwenya

ZAMBIA CAPABLE OF WINNING AFCON AGAIN, CHIPOLOPOLO NEED NATIONAL SOLIDARITY- GIDEON MWENYA …Gideon Mwenya describes 2023 as big for Zambian...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 3

Chipolopolo gets Tickets for Saudi Arabia trip

By Wilson Mulinda The Chipolopolo boys will this evening fly to Saudi Arabia for a 10-day training camp before connecting to Ivory Coast for the...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Jan 2

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Dates, UK kick-off times, groups, schedule and how to follow as Senegal aim to defend title in Ivory Coast

The Africa Cup of Nations is set to begin next weekend as the continents best compete for the title in Ivory Coast. Senegal are the reigning...
TALKSPORT Jan 2

‘It’s a balanced squad’…as FAZ boss backs team to deliver

By SANDRA MWILA – FORMER Zambia coach Beston Chambeshi says Avram Grant has picked a balanced squad that can deliver the Africa Cup of Nations...
TIMES.CO.ZM Jan 2

MO SAGAF CALLED UP FOR AFCON 23′

Boreham Wood midfielder, Mo Sagaf earns a well-deserved call-up to the Tanzania squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. The tournament is...
BOREHAM WOOD FC - OFFICIAL SITE Jan 2

Chipolopolo ‘s Saudi trip delayed due to procurement of tickets

The Zambia Men's Football team's departure for Saudi Arabia for an international Camp ahead of the Africa Cup has been delayed due to procurement...
DAILY NEWS Jan 2

Chipolopolo Trip to Saudi Arabia Delayed

By Chansa Kunda The Zambia Men’s Football team’s departure for Saudi Arabia for an international Camp ahead of the Africa Cup has been delayed due...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Jan 1

STOPPILA SUNZU STANDS ALONE: VETERAN TO LEAD YOUNG CHIPOLOPOLO AT AFCON

STOPPILA SUNZU STANDS ALONE: VETERAN TO LEAD YOUNG CHIPOLOPOLO AT AFCON Stoppila Sunzu will be the sole survivor of Zambia’s 2012 AFCON-winning...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 1

AFCON bound stars left out of the Leicester City match day squad

Zambian striker Patson Daka is expected to join the Chipolopolo Boys training camp in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Daka and Nigerian duo Wilfred...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 1

AFCON 2012: The nocturnal escapade that cost Clifford Mulenga the African title

While Zambia's 2012 triumph at the African Cup of Nations may seem like one of the most recent feats in the competition, the Chipolopolo's epic...
SPORT NEWS AFRICA Jan 1

Zambia dream realised on Africa Cup of Nations stage for Ayr United star Frankie Musonda

The United defender is a key part of Avram Grant's side and will line up in his first majour tournament when it kicks off in a fortnight.
DAILY RECORD Jan 1

Chipolopolo off to Saudi Arabia

By Chansa Kunda The Zambia Men’s Football team is today expected to leave the country for Saudi Arabia. The Chipolopolo boys will leave the country...
ZNBC.CO.ZM Jan 1

Chipolopolo set to leave for Suadi Arabia on New Year Day

The Chipolopolo Boys are expected to leave for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Avram Grant’s men will set up camp in the Middle East for 10 days before...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 1

Wada, Mwila urge Chipolopolo to shine at AFCON

FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has endorsed the final AFCON team and says the onus is on the players to start the year with a bang in...
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 1

AFCON: Unity, discipline key for Chipolopolo success

By Chansa Kunda Football administrator SIMATAA SIMATAA says unity and maintaining high levels of discipline will be key if the Chipolopolo boys are...
ZAMBIA24.COM Dec 31, 2023

Kalaba recounts the worst moment of his football career

Rainford Kalaba is still not happy that he missed what could have been Zambia’s winning penalty in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final....
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Dec 31, 2023

Grant names AFCON squad

CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has named the 27 internationals who will fight for Zambia’s jersey at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which...
DIGGERS.NEWS Dec 31, 2023

Frankie  Musonda rescues a point for AYR 

Chipolopolo defender scored a second half goal to rescue a point for his Scottish Cinch Premiership side, AYR United.  The AFCON bound defender...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 30, 2023

Zambia coach Avram Grant Names 27-Member AFCON Crack Squad

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant has named his final 27-member squad for the Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off on January 13 in Coted’vouire. The...
SOKA25EAST.COM Dec 30, 2023

Kennedy, Miguel and Tandi make the cut as Grant Names 27-Member AFCON Crack Squad 

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant has named his final 27-member squad for the Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off on January 13 in Côte d’Ivoire....
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 30, 2023

Zambia announces final squad for 2023 Afcon

Zambia have announced their final squad for the 2023 Afcon. Chipolopolo are in Group F along with neighbours DRC, Tanzania and Morocco. The COSAFA...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Dec 30, 2023

Grant explains 55 member provisional squad and heaps praise on ‘professional’ Patson Daka 

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant has explained the 55 member provisional squad and the 30 member squad called into camp.  The Israeli gaffer explained...
ZAMBIA24.COM Dec 30, 2023

Grant focusing on fitness and tactics ahead of AFCON

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant says the ongoing Chipolopolo camp is focusing on giving players who do not have enough game time at their clubs the...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 30, 2023

Chipolopolo Step Up Preps Ahead of Departure for Jeddah 

The Chipolopolo of Zambia have continued preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations in Lusaka under the watchful eye of coach Avram Grant and his...
SOKA25EAST.COM Dec 30, 2023

AFCON Legends: Zambia

With the Africa Cup of Nations on the horizon in 2024 and dozens of Ligue 1 Uber Eats players set to represent their countries in Côte d’Ivoire, we...
LIGUE1 Dec 29, 2023

Fantastic four to join Chipolopolo camp in Saudi Arabia

Four Chipolopolo dependable players will only join camp next week in Saudi Arabia the ZamFoot Crew understands.  Leicester City forward Patson...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 29, 2023

Grant Cautions Against Putting Pressure of Expectation’s on AFCON Team

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant says Zambia should be reasonable with expectations ahead of month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Zambia...
LUSAKATIMES.COM Dec 29, 2023

Manchester United goalkeeper might miss Zambia friendly

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has pleaded with Cameroon to allow him to feature in the FA Cup. Cameroon are set to play a friendly...
DAILY NEWS Dec 29, 2023

AFCON 2023: Zambia’s record at AFCON

Zambia return to Africa’s biggest football showpiece after missing the last three editions. Below are some of the stats for the Copper Bullets at...
ZAMBIA24.COM Dec 29, 2023

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast unveil 27-man squad

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast included a smattering of overseas stars in their 27-man squad for the 13 January- 11 February competition...
ZAMBIANEWS365 Dec 29, 2023

Chipolopolo need to make progress – Grant

By RONALD CHAWE – CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says his team has to play better than it did during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
TIMES.CO.ZM Dec 29, 2023

‘We need to be reasonable,’ Avram Grant talks AfCON chances

CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has said Zambia needs to be ‘reasonable’ with their targets at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) that kicks off in...
MWEBANTU.COM Dec 29, 2023

Klings Kangwa sets helping Chipolopolo do well as his target

Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa has set helping the team to do well at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations set for Ivory Coast next month as his...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 28, 2023

Chipolopolo train at Heroes Stadium

The Zambia men’s national team held their second training session on Thursday at the National Heroes Stadium.  The Africa Cup of Nations bound...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 28, 2023

AFCON: Progression from the Group set as first target by FAZ 

The Football Association of Zambia has set progression from group as the first target for the Chipolopolo Boys.  The Chipolopolo will open its...
DAILY NEWS Dec 28, 2023

50 percent of FIFA funded Stadia projects done- FAZ 

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary, Reuben Kamanga says 50 percent of the FIFA Funded Stadia projects has been completed.  This...
DAILY NEWS Dec 28, 2023

Cape Town derby will headline the final DStv Premiership action of 2023

The Cape Town derby will headline the final DStv Premiership action of 2023, with South Africa’s topflight staging eight matches this weekend...
ZAMBIANEWS365 Dec 28, 2023

Chipolopolo Boys to wear Special KoPa Edition at AFCON 

The Chipolopolo Boys will don a special KoPa Edition for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the ZamFoot understands.  The Special KoPa Edition that is...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 27, 2023

Amuneke: Winning Atlanta Olympic Medal More Important Than AFCON 1994

Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed that winning the Atlanta Olympic gold medal is more important than the 1994 Africa Cup...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 27, 2023

We’ll do our best – Klings

By SANDRA MWILA – ZAMBIA midfielder Klings Kangwa says the team will do its best to meet the expectations of the soccer fans that are excited with...
TIMES.CO.ZM Dec 27, 2023

30 Bullets set to regroup in Lusaka today 

The Zambia Men's National Team regroup today  for the Africa Cup of Nations Coted'voire 2023 pre-tournament camp with 30 players expected in...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 27, 2023

Patson Daka assists as Ipswich hold Leicester 

Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka has continued his fine form for his club Leicester City as he set up their goal in the 1-1 draw with Ipswich on...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 27, 2023

Zambia to play two friendly matches in Saudi Arabia

The Chipolopolo Boys will play two friendly matches ahead of the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Football Association of Zambia, FAZ...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 26, 2023

Govt, FAZ discuss Chipolopolo allowances

By Chansa Kunda Football Association of Zambia -FAZ- General Secretary REUBEN KAMANGA says talks are underway with the Ministry of Sport to see how...
ZAMBIA24.COM Dec 26, 2023

CHIPOLOPOLO COACH AVRAM GRANT NOMINATED FOR MEN’S NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHIPOLOPOLO COACH AVRAM GRANT NOMINATED FOR MEN’S NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Chipolopolo Boys head coach Avram Grant has received a...
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Dec 26, 2023

Chipolopolo Boys set to regroup today

Chipolopolo Boys are set to regroup in Lusaka. Over 45 including local players are expected to go into camp as the team begin preps for next...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Dec 26, 2023

Chipolopolo begin AFCON preps

By SANDRA MWILA – FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says talks are ongoing with some corporate companies to take up...
TIMES.CO.ZM Dec 26, 2023

VIDEO 🎥: Patson Daka brace in Leicester City win 

Patson Daka scored a brace to help Leicester to a 3-0 win over Rotherham United.  One of the Zambia international's goals came from the penalty...
DAILY NEWS Dec 24, 2023
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