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BARBRA BANDA – “WE MEAN BUSINESS”

Copper Queens captain Barbara Banda says the team will treat Sunday’s international friendly against Tanzania like any other competition in a quest to maintain a positive momentum ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s send-off match, Banda says match against the Twiga Stars will not…

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2024 PARIS OLYMPICS QUALIFIERS REVEALED

In the second round of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, Paris 2024 qualifying matches, the Zambia Women’s National Team will play either Burkina Faso or Mali. Along with six other nations, the Copper Queens, who will be vying for their second Olympic berth, were spared from the first round of the qualifiers. They will enter…

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COPPER QUEENS RECEIVE $5000

Jewel of Africa has made a $5,000 donation to the FIFA Women’s World Cup bound Zambia Women’s National Team. The donation follows an auction of a football necklace with a 71.62ct Zambian Black Tourmaline (Schorl), wrapped in a dome-shaped outer shell in Zambian 95% pure Silver. Higer Bus Zambia Limited, who were the highest bidder…

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WORLD CUP 2026 ROAD UNVEILED

The roadmap for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Canada/USA/Mexico has been unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). “The new format has been adapted in line with FIFA’s expanded FIFA World Cup format and will involve all the 54 Member Associations of CAF who will be divided into nine (9)…

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EFFORD CHABALA REMEMBERED

Mufulira Wanderers remembered David Efford Chabala in a heartfelt tribute posted on their official Facebook page. Below is what mentioned: “David Efford Chabala born 2 February 1960 died 27 April 1993 popularly known as Efford Chabala, Zambia’s first choice goalkeeper from 1983 until his death in a plane crash off the Gabonese coast in 1993…

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DENNIS LIWEWE REMEMBERED

Today Marks nine years since the legendary commentator Dennis Liwewe died. The man who was the indisputable king of the airwaves and easily the 13th man on the pitch each time the KK11 were on international duty. His infectious passion for the game and unique commentary style made him a beloved figure in the world…

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CHIPOLOPOLO FINAL SQUAD UNVEILED

The much anticipated moment is here, followers of Zambian football can now get to see the final squad summoned by Avram Grant, take a look at the full squad below and share what you think. Goalkeepers: Toaster Nsabata, Lawrence Mulenga and Allan Chibwe. Defenders: Frankie Musonda, Dominic Chanda, Tandi Mwape, Roderick Kabwe, Aaron katebe, Benedict…

CHISI MBEWE DRILLING THE JUNIOR CHIPOLOPOLO
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“All teams will be tough” – Chisi

U20 Head Coach Chisi Mbewe sat down for a media briefing ahead of tomorrow’s encounter, as the junior Chipolopolo will take on Benin in what will be their first game at the tournament. Below are the words he shared: “The first game is very important; it is the game that will set the tone or…

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U20 AFCON GLORY ON THE HORIZON

The junior Chipolopolo will begin their hunt for AFCON glory, a feat achieved by the 2017 cohort, tomorrow (Tuesday) against Benin in a match that will kick off at 19:00hrs and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The next match will be against The Gambia and group proceedings will end with a match against Tunisia…

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COPPER QUEENS TO PLAY NORTHERN IRELAND

The Copper Queens will play the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, June 22, at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin as part of a preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in an international friendly match that FAZ has secured. In an attempt to prepare the Copper Queens for the tournament, FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala says…