NFF Condemns Online Attack On Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent...
A world-record fee for Racheal Kundananji! NWSL expansion side Bay FC acquire Madrid CFF and Zambian superstar in blockbuster transfer
NWSL expansion side Bay FC smashed the world-record transfer fee to sign Madrid CFF superstar Racheal Kundananji Tuesday morning.
Zambia star Kundananji joins Bay FC from Madrid
Less than two weeks after signing Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala, NWSL expansion side Bay FC have snapped up another prolific African striker, Zambia's...
‘I'm expecting to overcome challenges’: Racheal Kundananji on her world-record move to Bay FC
The 23-year-old Zambian forward arrives in the NWSL for a €735,000 transfer fee, smashing the world record. She spoke with EQZ about her journey
Grant in the stands as Patson Daka scores his 7th goal of the season
Chipolopolo Boys coach Avram Grant watched Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Watford on Saturday. Goals from Patson Daka propelled Leicester City to...
Sikazwe salutes Chikotesha for AFCON performance
EX-FIFA match official Janny Sikazwe has hailed referee Diana Chikotesha on her performance at the just-ended 2023 Africa Cup of Nations....
Kings Kangwa trains at Belgian side
Kings Kangwa trained for the first time at Belgian side KV Kortrijk on Monday. The 22 year old has joined the Belgian on loan from Serbian side Red...
HH salutes exemplary referee Chikotesha
By RONALD CHAWE –PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Zambian referee Diana Chikotesha for becoming the first woman assistant referee to...
Zambian official Chikotesha makes history
Zambian assistant referee Diana Chikotesha made history when she became the first female match official to feature in a men's Africa Cup of Nations...
DARIO BONETTI CLAIMS CREDIT FOR ZAMBIA’S 2012 AFCON VICTORY AND CRITICIZES EX-FAZ BOSS
DARIO BONETTI CLAIMS CREDIT FOR ZAMBIA’S 2012 AFCON VICTORY AND CRITICIZES EX-FAZ BOSS Former Chipolopolo coach Dario Bonetti stirred up...
Nigerians Blame Iwobi for Loss to Ivory Coast
(BBC) The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans...
Ivory Coast's Afcon win shows there's no blueprint for tournament success
After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at the 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach mid-stream, the hosts lifted the trophy on...
Janny Salutes Chikotesha
By Chansa Kunda. Former FIFA referee JANNY SIKAZWE says DIANA CHIKOTESHA performance at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations -AFCON- tournament has...
Makhadzi slams people mocking her bad English
Makhadzi, real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona is unbothered by the mockery from social media users after making blunders in her review on Bafana...
Nkandu hails futsal team for AFCON qualification
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has implored the Zambia Futsal National Team not to relent but to stay fully focused after qualifying for the 2024...
Ivory Coast are African champions
Ivory Coast’s success at the Africa Cup of Nations was all about taking advantage of second chances, but after coming from behind to beat Nigeria...
When my time was needed, I stepped up – Patson
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Patson Daka says he helped Leicester City by not playing when everyone else was in top form, and when it was time for him to...
Nigeria v Ivory Coast: Africa Cup of Nations final – live
Minute-by-minute report of the 8pm GMT kick-off in Abidjan
DR Congo squad protest for peace in their country
Hello and welcome to live coverage of...
FAZ CONGRATULATES FUTSAL TEAM FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE MOROCCO 2024 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
FAZ CONGRATULATES FUTSAL TEAM FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE MOROCCO 2024 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew...
Who is Afcon 2023 final referee Dahane Beida?
THE Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us after a thrilling tournament in the Ivory Coast.
And the refereeing team has been decided with a...
Grant in the stands as Patson Daka scores his 7th goal of the season
Chipolopolo Boys coach Avram Grant watched Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Watford on Saturday. Goals from Patson Daka propelled Leicester City to...
How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians
By Ehi Braimah
As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote...
Chikotesha makes it AfCON final
CHIPOLOPOLO may have never reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast but Zambia will have some representation with referee...
FAZ OWES LAMECK BANDA OVER K300,000 IN AIR TICKET EXPENSES, MAY BOYCOTT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
FAZ OWES LAMECK BANDA OVER K300,000 IN AIR TICKET EXPENSES, MAY BOYCOTT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Chipolopolo’s standout player, Lameck Banda, is facing...
FORMER ZAMBIA COACH BONETTI DEEMS ZAMBIA AFCON SHOWING AS “MEDIOCRE,” TIPS NIGERIA FOR TITLE
FORMER ZAMBIA COACH BONETTI DEEMS ZAMBIA AFCON SHOWING AS “MEDIOCRE,” TIPS NIGERIA FOR TITLE Do agree with his assessment? Former Zambia coach...
AFCON 2023: CAF Appoints Mauritanian Referee For Super Eagles Vs Cote d’Ivoire
Mauritanian referee, Dahana Beida will take charge of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations final clash against the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire.
Angola's...
Patson took his chances and he is doing well – Maresca
Leicester City head coach Enzo Maresca was full of praise for Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka during his pre-match press conference. The Italian...
Which is which? Grant denies attacking FAZ
By ELIAS CHIPEPO – CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has warned people against using his name to create a rift with his employers, the Football...
Grant responds to viral media reports on FAZ
Grant responds to viral media reports on FAZ Press Statement(For Immediate Release)5th February 2024 CHIPOLOPOLO COACH CLEARS AIR ON FALSE MEDIA...
Mweene dissects Zambia’s failure at AFCON
EX-CHIPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene has attributed Zambia’s failure at this year’s Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) tournament to a number of...
Chipolopolo Coach Avram Grant Denies False Media Reports
Zambia National Team Coach, Avram Grant, has come forward to address and dismiss false media reports circulating in his name, allegedly attacking...
Grant distances himself from remarks against FAZ
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has distanced himself from remarks which were attributed to him, saying he was unhappy with his team’s travel...
Grant stances himself from remarks against FAZ
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has distanced himself from remarks which were attributed to him, saying he was unhappy with his team’s travel...
FAZ is inexperience as Grant blames them for poor travel arrangements
👉 They put us through a 30-hour flight with 9-hour connections 👉 We lost 11 training units and another 2 training games 👉 I'm only talking about...
Grant almost quit Chipolopolo
👉 The Israeli cited poor organisation as one of the reasons 👉 The team lost 10 training sessions Avram Grant was on the verge of leaving his job as...
Sunzu proved critics wrong
FORMER Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroek has said defender Stoppila Sunzu proved a lot of critics wrong with his performances at the Africa Cup of...
Avram Grant must resign, pack, and go, says Mamadou Gaye
Supersport analyst Mamadou Gaye expresses his strong opinion on Chipolopolo Boys coach Avram Grant, urging him to step down from his position....
‘Zambia’ll win AFCON soon !’
By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – FORMER Zambia coach Sven Vandenbroeck believes the Chipolopolo will win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFON) in a few years, as...
Late drama as Cote d'Ivoire come back from behind to beat Mali
Tournament hosts Cote d’Ivoire pulled off an extraordinary comeback win despite being reduced to 10 men to beat Mali 2-1 after extra time and reach...
Heroic Williams saves South Africa on penalties to dump out Cape Verde
Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes to advance to the...
Grant must resign, pack and go says Mamadou Gaye
Supersport analyst Mamadou Gaye wants Chipolopolo Boyso coach Avram Grant to leave his post. Speaking on Soccer Africa, the outspoken Ivorian said...
Tragic AFCON footballers who lost lives in airplane crash told pals 'this plane will kill us'
African football lost a golden generation when a plane carrying the Zambia squad crashed and killed all aboard - after players had harrowingly...
Kangwa ready for new challenge after joining Belgian club
CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Kings Kangwa says his five-month loan deal at Belgian topflight Club KV Kortrijk will help him rediscover his form. Serbian...
DR Congo power past Guinea to reach AFCON semi-finals
DR Congo are through to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a dominant 3-1 victory over Guinea in Friday’s quarter-final....
Nigeria edge past Angola to reach TotalEnergies CAF AFCON semi-finals
Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-0 win over giant-killers Angola in...
TRIBAL TALK SHOULD STOP IN SPORTS – NKANDU
TRIBAL TALK SHOULD STOP IN SPORTS – NKANDU SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has condemned suggestions that only players belonging to certain ethnic...
Give Chipolopolo another chance pleads Sports Minister
Government has appealed to football fans to give chance to the current Chipolopolo boys' squad to mature following their early exit at the ongoing...
AFCON 2023: Enoh Sends Heartfelt Message To The Super Eagles Ahead Angola Clash
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday the first of February sent a heartfelt message to the Super...
Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba presented to the Al Nasr Benghazi fans
Chipolopolo midfielder Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba was yesterday finally presented to his new fans in Libya following his switch from ZESCO United. ...
Marks Maponyane believes Bafana Bafana can win AFCON
South African soccer legend, Marks Maponyane, believes that Bafana Bafana can go all the way and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast....
FAZ RECEIVED US$9.1MILLION UNDER FIFA FORWARD PROGRAMME BETWEEN 2016 AND 2022
According to the FIFA Forward Global Report on development activities released by the world football governing body in December 2023, the Football...
Klings Kangwa joins Belgian side KV Kortrijk
Zambia National Team midfielder Klings Kangwa has completed his move to the Belgian League from Serbia. Kangwa joins Belgian Premier League side...
AFCON Winners: Will South Africa Be Number 8 On The Trot?
By Dr. Mumini Alao
The last seven Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been won by seven different countries: 2010 Egypt; 2012 Zambia; 2013 Nigeria;...
Thrills, Drama and Suspense as TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations reaches Quarter-final Stages
After a week of thrill and drama that saw hosts, Cote d'Ivoire stage one of the biggest comebacks in the competition, the stage is now set for the...
CHIPOLOPOLO BOYS CONSOLED WITH $700,000 PRIZE MONEY DESPITE EARLY AFCON EXIT
CHIPOLOPOLO BOYS CONSOLED WITH $700,000 PRIZE MONEY DESPITE EARLY AFCON EXIT While the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) dream ended prematurely...
Russian Ambassador proposes friendly match with Chipolopolo
WHILE Russia remains banned from playing competitive football, the Europeans are expected to play an international friendly against Chipolopolo...
Futsal coach happy with player fitness as Zambia prepares for Mozambique tie
FITNESS levels of players have impressed futsal national team coach Andrea Cristoforetti ahead of this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
Patson Daka assists and wins a penalty in Leicester City win
Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka assisted a goal and win a penalty as Leicester beat Swansea City 3-1 to open a ten point lead. Kiernan...
South Africa Shocks Morocco With 2-0 Upset To Reach AFCON Quarter-finals
Morocco, a strong contender in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been eliminated from the tournament in the last-16 stage with a 2-0 loss...
FAZ MOVE FOCUS TO 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS DESPITE AFCON SETBACK
FAZ MOVE FOCUS TO 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS DESPITE AFCON SETBACK. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says the Association is now gearing up...
Morocco coach Regragui’s ban lifted
Morocco coach, Walid Regragui’s two-match suspension at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been lifted after an appeal. Regragui was given a...
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles, Côte d’Ivoire Title Contenders —Oliseh
Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has tipped Côte d’Ivoire and Super Eagles as title contenders at this year’s AFCON.
Oliseh stated this...
‘We’ve learnt lessons’
By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says lessons have been picked from the heart-breaking early exit from the ongoing...
Ivory Coast eliminate Senegal to secure quarterfinal spot
Ivory Coast beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra-time in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match at the Charles Konan...
We’ll have AFCON post-mortem – FAZ
FAZ says it will sit with the technical bench to conduct a post-mortem following a group-stage elimination at the 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON. And FAZ...
Mendes penalty sends Cape Verde into quarter-finals
A late Ryan Mendes penalty gave Cape Verde a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mauritania to book their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of...
Cote d’Ivoire stun holders Senegal in shootout to reach quarter-finals
Hosts Cote d’Ivoire pulled off a monumental upset by defeating defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties after extra time to advance to the...
Patson Daka in contention for a place in the Foxes team to face Swansea
Striker Patson Daka returned to Leicester City training after the Chipolopolo Boys early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Zambian...
There are a lot of positives to build on from the tournament – Kamanga
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President, Andrew Kamanga believes there are alot positives that can be picked from the Chipolopolo Boys’...
GUEST ARTICLE: Patson Daka’s Africa Cup of Nations disappointment could be Leicester’s gain
By his own admission, Leicester City forward Patson Daka’s debut at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has left behind mixed emotions. Zambia’s...
Walid Regragui wants his Morocco players fully focused against South Africa
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui insisted there can be no slip-ups from his side at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 1976 champions finished top of...
Kamanga Gives His 2023 AFCON Review
FAZ President Andrew Kamanga says Zambia must build on its performance at the Africa Cup and look forward to future competitions. In his weekly...
Daka, Souttar, Iheanacho – Leicester City injury news and return dates ahead of Swansea clash
Patson Daka is set to return to the Leicester City squad for Tuesday's Championship game after Zambia were eliminated in the group stage at the...
D.R Congo advances to the quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout
D.R Congo have knocked out Egypt from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 after defeating them 8-7 on penalties in the...
GUEST ARTICLE: Patson Daka's Africa Cup of Nations disappointment could be Leicester's gain
By his own admission, Leicester City forward Patson Daka's debut at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has left behind mixed emotions. Zambia's...
Nkandu tips FAZ to stick with Grant
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has asked soccer fans to give the Chipolopolo squad time to mature following their early exit from the ongoing AFCON...
I’ll be a better goalkeeper after playing at AFCON – Mulenga
CHIPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga says the experience gained playing at the 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON will remain a huge part of his playing...
Give Chipolopolo another chance – Sports Minister
The government has appealed to football fans to give chance to the current Chipolopolo boys' squad to mature following their early exit at the...
Equatorial Guinea v Guinea: Africa Cup of Nations last-16 – live
Updates from the 5pm GMT tie in Ivory Coast
Jonathan Wilson: journeyman French coach at Afcon now rare
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Walid Regragui’s ban lifted ahead of Morocco-South Africa AFCON clash
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) have announced that Walid Regragui’s four-game ban has been lifted. Morocco made their way into the...
DR Congo coach: We wanted to face Mohamed Salah, Egypt has defensive vulnerabilities
DR Congo manager Sébastien Desabre has revealed he would have loved to face Mohamed Salah, stating that his team will aim to exploit the Pharaohs’...
Lameck Banda to link up with his Lecce teammates in Genoa today
Chipolopolo winger Lameck Banda will join his US Lecce teammates today ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Genoa. Banda is expected to fly directly...
We’ll be back strong – Chipolopolo stars
CHIPOLOPOLO players remain confident the team will bounce back strongly and challenge for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after being eliminated...
What next for Avram Grant after Chipolopolo’s premature AFCON exit
Following the Chipolopolo Boys early exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, it’s only logical that the football community ask questions. The big...
AFCON Group Stages Review - What it means for Everton
Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesThe continental competition is into the knockout stages now, here's how it could impact the Toffees...
What next for Avram Grant after Chipolopolo's premature AFCON exit
Following the Chipolopolo Boys early exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, it’s only logical that the football community ask questions. The big...
Back to the Super League after AFCON elimination
Following the Chipolopolo Boys early exit at the 2023 AFCON, a number of Super League teams have already returned to training in readiness for the...
Chipolopolo players have their say after premature elimination
The Zambia National Team suffered an early exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a dismal display in their group matches. Zambia...
What could have been!
ZAMBIA got eliminated at the ongoing Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) final with fans left to rue the missed chances and what could have been had the...
Ivory Coast make bizarre LOAN move for World Cup 2022 manager after sacking boss before progressing in Afcon
IVORY COAST have made a bizarre loan offer for a MANAGER, reports suggest.
Loan transfers during the transfer window are usually nothing out of the...