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3-NATION TOURNAMENT SQUAD

Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named 28 players for the Uganda Three-Nations tournament with Zesco and Zanaco players who were not part of the bulk of local camps making the cut. Micho has named 28 local players as part of his Cameroon 2021 CHAN selection process and also the March 26 Africa Cup of…

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CHIPOLOPOLO THRILLER AGAINST MALAWI

Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says playing Malawi in an international friendly match on Youth Day (today) will help him gauge how much work has been done with the local players since his unveiling on February 3. And Micho has summoned eight foreign based players for the March 26 home game against Botswana. Speaking during…

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FREE TICKETS TO NKOLOMA

Fans will be required to get complimentary tickets at Nkoloma Stadium. Computicket will set up distribution point at Nkoloma Stadium starting at 08:00 hours on match day (Tuesday). Entry will be upon producing of a ticket. Zambia plays Cameroon on Tuesday at Nkoloma Stadium in the return leg of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Zambia…

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CHIPOLOPOLO HEAD COACH MICHO

The now confirmed head coach Milutin Sredojevic also known as “Micho” was always a favourite to land the job ever since his name was mentioned on the shortlisted coaches. As Zedbola we would like to congratulate him for his appointment and dedicate this article to him. Micho is a well-travelled coach on the continent and…

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CHIPOLOPOLO 2007 U20 (Youth Championship and World Cup)

Zambian football has served some exciting and satisfying moments, especially the junior level national teams. In 2007 Zambia participated at the U20 World Cup in Canada and this is an article dedicated to their exploits at the tournament. The Junior Chipolopolo’s dream of playing at the world cup in Canada began with a 3-stage qualification…

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AFCON 1996 COPPER BULLETS

The AFCON tournament in 1996 was quite memorable even though Zambia did not emerge victorious. The tournament was the 20th edition, hosted by South Africa who replaced initial hosts Kenya. It comprised of 16 teams divided into 4 groups with the top 2 going through to the quarterfinals, however, Nigeria withdrew due to political pressure…

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FACTS ABOUT ZED FOOTBALL

         Zambian football is full of flavour, drama, wonder, excitement the list is endless and Zedbola would like to bring to you some interesting facts about our football. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the facts:           The Zambian Super League created in 1962 has only been won by 11 teams who have shared it 58…

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U20 CHIPOLOPOLO DOES IT AGAIN!!!

The junior Chipolopolo seized the opportunity to be named U20 COSAFA MEN Champions as they beat South Africa 3-0, capping of what has been an outstanding tournament as they maintained a perfect record by beat every opponent that dared to cross paths with them. As part of the honors received by the team Player Of…

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U-20 CHIPOLOPOLO STORM FINALS!!!

Defending champions South Africa will meet hosts Zambia in the final of the 2019 COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championships after both won their semifinal matches at the Nkoloma Stadium on Thursday. South Africa edged Madagascar on penalties after a 2-2 draw, while Zambia defeated Angola 3-0 in the other semifinal. Zambia, who will seek a first…

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CHAMBESHI PICKS BULLETS FOR MOROCCO & CAMEROON FRIENDLIES

Chipolopolo assistant coach Beston Chambeshi has named a 19 member squad that will play in international friendly matches against Cameroon, Gambia and Morocco. Chambeshi has named the cream of the Chipolopolo fold with five European based stars in Patson Daka, Enock Mwepu, Fashion Sakala, Stoppilla Sunzu and Emmanuel Banda. Others named in the squad are…