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Copper Queens Switched Off Social Media to Stay Focused – Häuptle
29.07.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle has revealed that Zambia’s secret weapon ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign was eliminating distractions, including social media, to maintain maximum focus. The Swiss tactician made the revelation after Zambia produced a stunning 6-0 victory over Egypt in their Group C opener, one of the biggest wins in the team’s WAFCON history. Häuptle said one of her main tasks before the match was
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FAZ Names Chris Kaunda Zambia U-17 Head Coach, Kalaba Appointed Team Ambassador
28.07.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially appointed veteran tactician Chris Kaunda as head coach of the Zambia Under-17 men's national team ahead of the 2026 COSAFA Under-17 Championship. Kaunda will be assisted by Dennis Makinka and Dabwitso Nkhoma, while former Chipolopolo striker Collins Mbesuma has been named strikers' coach. Joshua Titima will oversee the goalkeepers. According to FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya, the appoi
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Lameck Banda Returns to Italy Following Lecce Warning
22.07.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo forward Lameck Banda has returned to Italy after Serie A side Lecce warned that he could face disciplinary action for failing to report for pre-season training on time. According to ZNBC's Katwishi Bwalya, Banda departed Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Wednesday afternoon aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight, accompanied by his newly-wedded wife. The Zambian international declined to comment when approached by journalists before hi
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Jul 22
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Copper Queens Switched Off Social Media to Stay Focused – Häuptle
29.07.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle has revealed that Zambia’s secret weapon ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign was eliminating distractions, including social media, to maintain maximum focus. The Swiss tactician made the revelation after Zambia produced a stunning 6-0 victory over Egypt in their Group C opener, one of the biggest wins in the team’s WAFCON history. Häuptle said one of her main tasks before the match was
FAZ Names Chris Kaunda Zambia U-17 Head Coach, Kalaba Appointed Team Ambassador
28.07.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially appointed veteran tactician Chris Kaunda as head coach of the Zambia Under-17 men's national team ahead of the 2026 COSAFA Under-17 Championship. Kaunda will be assisted by Dennis Makinka and Dabwitso Nkhoma, while former Chipolopolo striker Collins Mbesuma has been named strikers' coach. Joshua Titima will oversee the goalkeepers. According to FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya, the appoi
Lameck Banda Returns to Italy Following Lecce Warning
22.07.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo forward Lameck Banda has returned to Italy after Serie A side Lecce warned that he could face disciplinary action for failing to report for pre-season training on time. According to ZNBC's Katwishi Bwalya, Banda departed Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Wednesday afternoon aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight, accompanied by his newly-wedded wife. The Zambian international declined to comment when approached by journalists before hi
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