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TopStar to televise 58 matches of Transitional League
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TopStar to televise 58 matches of Transitional League

TOPSTAR has announced that it will broadcast 58 matches during the upcoming Transitional League season, with the broadcaster promising an improved viewing experience. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, TopStar Public Relations Officer…

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We’re ready to beat South Africa, declares Mutapa
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We’re ready to beat South Africa, declares Mutapa

CHIPOLOPOLO U-20 coach Perry Mutapa has declared that his side is fully prepared for today’s COSAFA Under-20 Championship semi-final against South Africa, describing it as a game with no second chances. Zambia face South Africa with a…

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Chipolopolo face Algeria in AFCON qualifier
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Chipolopolo face Algeria in AFCON qualifier

CHIPOLOPOLO Boys captain Fashion Sakala has expressed confidence that Zambia can defeat Algeria in today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, recalling his memorable debut against the North Africans. Sakala made his senior international…

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Zambia beat Botswana, face South Africa in COSAFA semis
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Zambia beat Botswana, face South Africa in COSAFA semis

THE Zambia Under-20 national team completed a perfect Group C campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Botswana at the ABB Stadium in Maputo, setting up a decisive semi-final clash against South Africa on Friday. A victory against South…

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Zambia netball team misses out on WC qualification
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Zambia netball team misses out on WC qualification

ZAMBIA’S hopes of returning to the Netball World Cup have been dashed following results at the Africa Netball Cup 2026 and NWC 2027 qualifiers in Nairobi, Kenya. The team opened their campaign with a heavy 71-38 defeat to Malawi, a result…

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6 schools advance in FQM Trident Independence Tournament
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6 schools advance in FQM Trident Independence Tournament

SIX schools have booked their places in the next round of the 2026 FQM Trident Interschools Independence Tournament following three days of competition in Kalumbila District. A total of 37 schools entered the tournament held under the…

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Gampani, Liteta complete Chipolopolo squad in Algeria
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Gampani, Liteta complete Chipolopolo squad in Algeria

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) says all the 27 players called up for the back to back 2027 AFCON qualifiers have arrived in Algeria. Joseph Liteta and Gampani Lungu completed the squad’s arrival schedule, much to the satisfaction of…

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Copper Princesses to play China in World Cup warm-up
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Copper Princesses to play China in World Cup warm-up

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) has secured an international friendly match for the U-17 Women’s National Team against China ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Morocco next month. The Copper Princesses will test themselves against the…

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Cristoforetti unveils final AFCON squad
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Cristoforetti unveils final AFCON squad

ZAMBIA Futsal National Team coach Andrea Cristoforetti has unveiled a 14-member squad for the Africa Cup of Nations to be held from October 12 to 21. Zambia will face hosts and defending champions Morocco, Libya and Algeria in Group A, a…

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Zambia thrash Comoros 3-0
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Zambia thrash Comoros 3-0

ZAMBIA U-20 thrashed Comoros 3-0 yesterday at the ongoing COSAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers in Mozambique. The Junior Chipolopolo, who beat Malawi 2-0 in the first match, lead Group C with six points from two games after the victory at ABB 2…

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Zambia crowned champions at inaugural IHF Nations Trophy
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Zambia crowned champions at inaugural IHF Nations Trophy

ZAMBIA Senior Women’s National Handball Team has been crowned champions of the inaugural IHF Women’s Senior Nations Trophy – Africa Zone VI after defeating Mozambique 26-19 in the final at OYDC Zambia in Lusaka. The victory marks a…

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Mweene mints gold at  the Angola Dipanda Open World Cup
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Mweene mints gold at the Angola Dipanda Open World Cup

ZAMBIAN mixed martial artist Mutinta Mweene has won the women’s flyweight title at the 2026 IMMAF Angola Dipanda Open World Cup after defeating her Angolan opponent Itiambra Da Conceiçāo by unanimous decision in the final. Mweene, the…

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Haalubono summons 33 players for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers
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Haalubono summons 33 players for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers

THE Copper Queens will commence preparations for Round Two of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Uganda and interim head coach, Charles Haalubono has called up 33 local players for duty. In a statement released by Football…

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Arrows beat Power to clinch Charity Shield
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Arrows beat Power to clinch Charity Shield

RED Arrows have clinched the Charity Shield with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending MTN Super League champions Power Dynamos at Nkoloma Stadium, with Ackim Mumba’s stunning 80th-minute free kick proving the difference. The match…

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We have no option but to qualify to AFCON – Mutapa
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We have no option but to qualify to AFCON – Mutapa

ZAMBIA U-20 national team head coach Perry Mutapa says his side is fully prepared for today’s COSAFA Under-20 Championship Group C encounter against Comoros, insisting that Zambia have no option but to meet the expectation of AFCON…

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FAZ parts ways with Nora
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FAZ parts ways with Nora

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced a mutual separation with Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle, bringing an end to the Swiss tactician’s tenure with the senior women’s national team. In a statement released yesterday, FAZ…

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Morale high after winning start – Mutapa
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Morale high after winning start – Mutapa

UNDER-20 Chipolopolo Boys head coach Perry Mutapa has hailed the morale in camp following Zambia’s winning start at the COSAFA Under-20 AFCON qualifiers. The Junior Chipolopolo boys beat Malawi 2-0 in the Group C opener on Friday, courtesy…

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Our target is to beat Algeria away – Fashion
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Our target is to beat Algeria away – Fashion

CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala says the team’s first target is to win the first game against Algeria in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. And Head Coach Chicken George Lwandamina says he will ensure that he gets the best out of his players…

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Copper Queens to play Denmark in friendly
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Copper Queens to play Denmark in friendly

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) had clinched an international friendly match against World Cup bound Denmark. The match is scheduled for December 5, 2026 in Denmark This is according to a statement issued by FAZ Head Of Media and…

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Zambia stuns Malawi in U-20 COSAFA opener
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Zambia stuns Malawi in U-20 COSAFA opener

CHIPOLOPOLO U-20 national team has beaten Malawi 2-0 in its opening match at the ongoing COSAFA U-20 Championship in Mozambique. Striker Billy Daka, who was named man of the match, came from the bench to score a brace, which ensured that…

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Nkana, ZESCO draw in pre- season friendly
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Nkana, ZESCO draw in pre- season friendly

NKANA FC and ZESCO United played out a 1-1 draw in a gruelling 135-minute pre-season friendly at Nkana stadium in Kitwe, with both sides getting a thorough look at their squads ahead of the transitional season. The unique sparring session…

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Zambia face Malawi in COSAFA opener
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Zambia face Malawi in COSAFA opener

CHIPOLOPOLO under-20 Head Coach Perry Mutapa has emphasised the importance of a strong start as Zambia begins its COSAFA Under-20 Championship campaign against Malawi today at Zimpeto Stadium in Mozambique. In an interview ahead of today’s…

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ZA appoints Mushipi as interim head coach
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ZA appoints Mushipi as interim head coach

ZAMBIA Athletics has appointed Sydney Mushipi as interim national head coach, with Douglas Molo named Interim assistant head coach, as part of efforts to strengthen the athletics’ national technical bench. The appointments were resolved at…

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MMA Zambia fails to send full team to IMMAF WC
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MMA Zambia fails to send full team to IMMAF WC

MIXED Martial Arts Zambia has confirmed that the federation failed to send its full contingent to the 2026 IMMAF Angola Dipanda Open World Cup, despite initially selecting 10 athletes for the competition taking place in Luanda from…

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