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GAMPHANI LUNGU RELISHES CHIPOLOPOLO RETURN, READY FOR ALGERIA BATTLE
24.09.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo attacker Gamphani Lungu says Zambia will not be intimidated by Algeria’s reputation when the two nations meet in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group I qualifier in Tizi Ouzou. Lungu, who has returned to the national team after an extended absence, believes Zambia has what it takes to compete with the Desert Foxes provided the players remain united and match the hosts’ intensity. Speaking after a training session at Tirsathone Stadiu
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FAZ, NORA HÄUPTLE MUTUALLY PART WAYS
19.09.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it has mutually parted ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle, bringing an end to the Swiss tactician’s tenure with the senior women’s national team. In a statement released on 19 September 2026, FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the decision was reached following discussions between the association and Häuptle’s representatives. Chakatazya explained that both parties ag
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BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
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GAMPHANI LUNGU RELISHES CHIPOLOPOLO RETURN, READY FOR ALGERIA BATTLE
24.09.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo attacker Gamphani Lungu says Zambia will not be intimidated by Algeria’s reputation when the two nations meet in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group I qualifier in Tizi Ouzou. Lungu, who has returned to the national team after an extended absence, believes Zambia has what it takes to compete with the Desert Foxes provided the players remain united and match the hosts’ intensity. Speaking after a training session at Tirsathone Stadiu
FAZ, NORA HÄUPTLE MUTUALLY PART WAYS
19.09.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it has mutually parted ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle, bringing an end to the Swiss tactician’s tenure with the senior women’s national team. In a statement released on 19 September 2026, FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the decision was reached following discussions between the association and Häuptle’s representatives. Chakatazya explained that both parties ag
BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
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