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Reports: Patson Daka Close to Joining Hamburg on Free Transfer
20.07.2026 | Football DNA German media outlets Sport Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt have reported that Zambian international Patson Daka is on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Hamburg SV (HSV) on a free transfer. According to the reports, Daka became a free agent on July 1 after Leicester City opted not to renew his contract, bringing an end to his five-year stay with the Premier League club. The 57-cap Zambia international is currently valued at approximately €3 milli
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Copper Princesses Drawn with Japan, France and Venezuela at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
14.07.2026 | Football DNA The Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team has been drawn in Group D of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup alongside Japan, France and Venezuela. The tournament will be staged in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, with the Copper Princesses making their third consecutive appearance at the global showpiece. Zambia will once again face familiar opponents Japan, whom they met at the previous two editions of the tournament. The Asian side defeated t
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6 days ago
Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape Dies at 67
09.07.2026 | Football DNA Former Copper Queens head coach Bruce Mwape has died at the age of 67 after suffering a stroke. According to family members, Mwape passed away in the early hours of Thursday at Nchanga Mine Hospital in Chingola, where he had been receiving treatment. His son, Chikonde Mwape, confirmed the death and disclosed that the former coach had been diagnosed with a stroke last week following medical examinations. Chikonde explained that his father had initiall
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Jul 9
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Reports: Patson Daka Close to Joining Hamburg on Free Transfer
20.07.2026 | Football DNA German media outlets Sport Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt have reported that Zambian international Patson Daka is on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Hamburg SV (HSV) on a free transfer. According to the reports, Daka became a free agent on July 1 after Leicester City opted not to renew his contract, bringing an end to his five-year stay with the Premier League club. The 57-cap Zambia international is currently valued at approximately €3 milli
Copper Princesses Drawn with Japan, France and Venezuela at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
14.07.2026 | Football DNA The Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team has been drawn in Group D of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup alongside Japan, France and Venezuela. The tournament will be staged in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, with the Copper Princesses making their third consecutive appearance at the global showpiece. Zambia will once again face familiar opponents Japan, whom they met at the previous two editions of the tournament. The Asian side defeated t
Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape Dies at 67
09.07.2026 | Football DNA Former Copper Queens head coach Bruce Mwape has died at the age of 67 after suffering a stroke. According to family members, Mwape passed away in the early hours of Thursday at Nchanga Mine Hospital in Chingola, where he had been receiving treatment. His son, Chikonde Mwape, confirmed the death and disclosed that the former coach had been diagnosed with a stroke last week following medical examinations. Chikonde explained that his father had initiall
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