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Copper Queens thrash Uganda to progress in Olympic qualifiers
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Copper Queens thrash Uganda to progress in Olympic qualifiers

ZAMBIA booked their place in the next round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers with a commanding 4-1 victory over Uganda at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, overturning a first-leg deficit to progress 5-3 on aggregate. The Copper…

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Zambia open Futsal AFCON campaign with 3-1 win over Libya
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Zambia open Futsal AFCON campaign with 3-1 win over Libya

ZAMBIA began their Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign in style, securing a 3-1 win over former champions Libya in a Group A match at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall in Rabat. The Chipolopolo started brightly and quickly…

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Mukonzhi, Kisasa book places in FQM Trident final
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Mukonzhi, Kisasa book places in FQM Trident final

HARRISON Keshi produced a match-winning performance to fire Mukonzhi into the Primary School final of the 2026 FQM Trident Interschools Independence Tournament, where they will meet Kisasa following Sunday’s semi-final victories in…

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Copper Queens face Uganda
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Copper Queens face Uganda

THE Copper Queens will hope to redeem themselves by overturning a 2-1 loss against Uganda today in the return leg of their second-round 2028 Olympic qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The Copper Queens must ensure a win to keep…

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Govt directs FAZ, ZPL to take action against political chants at stadia
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Govt directs FAZ, ZPL to take action against political chants at stadia

MINISTRY of Sport Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe has called on FAZ, ZPL, clubs and all relevant stakeholders to take firm action against individuals making political chants at sports venues. During Zambia’s 2-0 win over Togo at the…

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Blades stun Bankers, Power edge Rangers
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Blades stun Bankers, Power edge Rangers

KONKOLA Blades produced a stunning performance to defeat Zanaco 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka, while Power Dynamos bounced back from their opening-day defeat with a 1-0 victory over Nchanga Rangers at Arthur…

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Power, Nchanga seek redemption as Zanaco host Blades
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Power, Nchanga seek redemption as Zanaco host Blades

OPENING day strugglers Power Dynamos and Nchanga Rangers lock horns at Arthur Davies stadium this afternoon with both teams looking to record their first points in the transitional league. Defending champions Power Dynamos will be adamant…

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Eagles stun ZESCO as Nkana thump Makeni Stars
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Eagles stun ZESCO as Nkana thump Makeni Stars

GREEN Eagles maintained their perfect start to the Transitional League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over ZESCO United at Trade Fair Ground, while Nkana FC produced a stunning comeback to thrash Makeni All Stars 4-1 in a chaotic…

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China defeat exposed our weaknesses – Kanyemba
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China defeat exposed our weaknesses – Kanyemba

ZAMBIA Women’s U17 head coach Carol Kanyemba has described her side’s 3-0 defeat to China in an international friendly at Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca as a valuable test ahead of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Kanyemba said the match…

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Chicago Stars sign Kundananji from Bay FC
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Chicago Stars sign Kundananji from Bay FC

COPPER Queens striker Racheal Kundananji has joined NWSL side Chicago Stars from Bay FC in a $700,000 deal. Kundananji joins the Stars after playing three seasons with Bay FC, where she helped the club make the NWSL playoffs during its…

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China stun Copper Princesses in friendly
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China stun Copper Princesses in friendly

CHINA U-17 women’s team yesterday beat Copper Princesses 3-0 in an international friendly played yesterday in Casablanca, Morocco. China scored in the 47th, 67th and 84th minutes to hand the Princesses a defeat in their first warm-up match…

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Princesses face China in friendly
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Princesses face China in friendly

THE Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team is targeting a podium finish at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, with players expressing confidence ahead of today’s international friendly against China in Casablanca. In readiness for the…

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Zambia drops to 91st in FIFA rankings
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Zambia drops to 91st in FIFA rankings

THE Chipolopolo Boys have slipped one place to 91st according to the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Rankings released on October 7, 2026. Zambia slipped one place despite earning a 10-point increment following their recent 2-0 victory over…

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Uganda edge Zambia in Olympic qualifier first leg
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Uganda edge Zambia in Olympic qualifier first leg

UGANDA came from behind to defeat Zambia 2-1 in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier at Hamz Stadium in Kampala, leaving the Copper Queens with work to do in the return fixture. Zambia made a bright start and…

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Competition high, It won’t be easy to pick final squad – Mbewe
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Competition high, It won’t be easy to pick final squad – Mbewe

ZAMBIA U23 Men’s National Team coach Chisi Mbewe has expressed satisfaction with the level of competition in camp as his side continues preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. Speaking after a training match against Kafue…

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Copper Queens face Uganda in Olympic qualifier
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Copper Queens face Uganda in Olympic qualifier

COPPER Queens interim coach Charles Haalubono has promised that his side will play attractive and coordinated football when Zambia face Uganda in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier in Kampala this afternoon. Speaking…

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Copper Princesses settle in Morocco ahead of China friendly
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Copper Princesses settle in Morocco ahead of China friendly

COPPER Princesses coach Carol Kanyemba says she is prioritizing mental and tactical preparation as Zambia gears up to face China in an international friendly on Friday in Casablanca, Morocco. Speaking from the team’s training base at the…

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Johnson beefs up Princesses
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Johnson beefs up Princesses

ENGLAND-based forward Jessica Johnson has joined the Copper Princesses camp in Casablanca, completing the 21-member squad ahead of Zambia’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign. Johnson’s arrival completes the roster as the team sets up…

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Govt commits to sports infrastructure development
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Govt commits to sports infrastructure development

ZAMBIA has officially welcomed the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Torch Relay as excitement builds for the 2026 Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo, Mozambique. The torch arrived in Zambia on 5 October 2026, as it travels through…

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Region 5 Torch Relay postponed
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Region 5 Torch Relay postponed

The National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has postponed the Region 5 Torch Relay Ceremony that was scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, to today, Tuesday, October 6. The ceremony will now be held at 08:00 hours at National Heroes…

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BB11, 4 others beef up Copper Queens
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BB11, 4 others beef up Copper Queens

COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda has joined the team’s camp in Kampala ahead of Thursday’s opening 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier against Uganda. Banda is among five foreign-based players who have linked up with coach Charles…

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