01.11.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Disciplinary Committee has fined Power Dynamos and Nkana FC K100,000 each after finding both Kitwe-based clubs guilty of allowing political slogans to be chanted by sections of their supporters during MTN Super League matches. According to a statement issued by FAZ on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both clubs were found to have breached Article 3 of the FAZ Constitution, which prohibits political sloganeering at foo

29.10.2026 | Football DNA NAPSA Stars have appointed Zambian football legend Charles Musonda as the club’s Director of Football Development and Advisory. The former Mufulira Wanderers and RSC Anderlecht midfielder will support player development pathways, strengthen training structures and contribute to technical scouting and talent identification. He will also provide strategic guidance on the club’s football operations. NAPSA Stars Board Chairperson John Chundu said Musonda

24.10.2026 | Football DNA Former Copper Queens international Inonge Kaloustian has taken another significant step in her football career after joining international women's football management agency TMJ (Where Women's Football Rules) as a Talent Manager Specialist. The appointment marks a new chapter for Kaloustian, who is transitioning into football management, where she will contribute to identifying, supporting and developing female football talent. TMJ, an international

Football DNA | 18.10.2026 Zambian international winger Lameck Banda has reportedly been ordered to pay his former club, US Lecce, €256,250 (approximately K5.7 million) following a contractual dispute over his departure from the Italian Serie A side. According to reports from Italy, an arbitration panel, known as the Collegio Arbitrale, ruled in favour of Lecce after examining the circumstances surrounding Banda's departure to Libyan outfit Al-Swehly Sports Club. The dispute c

17.10.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens stars Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya face a delayed return to club duty in the United States following their participation in Zambia's Olympic qualifier against Uganda. According to a report by the Associated Press (AP), the three Zambian internationals are subject to a 21-day waiting period under U.S. public health travel protocols introduced in response to Ebola concerns in parts of East Africa. Banda, who plays

09.10.2026 | Football DNA Interim Copper Queens head coach Charles Haalubono has warned that only players who demonstrate hunger, determination and commitment will be considered for selection as Zambia seeks to overturn a 2-1 defeat to Uganda in the race for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games. Speaking during a post-match press conference following Thursday's defeat at Hamz Stadium in Kampala, Haalubono expressed disappointment with his team's performance, particularly their i

30.09.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo head coach George Lwandamina says Zambia are beginning to develop a stronger sense of teamwork, with players increasingly covering for one another when mistakes occur. Lwandamina said the improvement was evident in Zambia’s 2-0 victory over Togo at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, just four days after individual errors contributed to a 3-1 defeat to Algeria in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifier. Speaking during the post-match press confer

27.09.2025 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has strengthened the Copper Queens technical bench ahead of their two-legged 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Uganda, bringing in Florence Mwila and William Zulu on an interim basis. FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya announced that ZESCO Ndola Girls head coach Mwila and the club’s technical advisor Zulu had joined Charles Haalubono’s interim technical bench with immediate effect. Mwila will serve as

26.09.2026 | Football DNA Chipolopolo head coach George Lwandamina has attributed Zambia’s 3-1 defeat to Algeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to injuries and individual mistakes, but remains confident his young side can bounce back against Togo. Zambia suffered defeat at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium, with Lwandamina acknowledging that the encounter was difficult, particularly in front of a passionate Algerian home crowd. The Chipolopolo coach said his

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

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

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

08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c

17.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco has expressed his disappointment over Lameck Banda’s ongoing situation, saying the club will look to sign a stronger replacement for the Zambia international. Speaking at a press conference, Di Francesco said Banda’s situation had not been a major topic of discussion among the players, but admitted that he was disappointed with the forward’s conduct on both a personal and professional level. “I am very disappointed,

15.08.2026 | Football DNA Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has reportedly called on FIFA to take action against Zambian international Lameck Banda and Libyan club Al Swehli SC, accusing them of breaching Banda’s contract with the Italian club. According to Football Italia, Sticchi Damiani said the dispute began after Banda failed to report for pre-season training on July 13. The president reportedly said the player subsequently stopped responding to the club’s calls, w

09.08.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Lameck Banda is reportedly facing disciplinary action from Italian club Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy for pre-season training. According to Football Italia, Banda, who remains under contract with Lecce until June 2027, has reportedly been absent from the club for about four weeks following his summer vacation. The report says Lecce had previously warned that the player would face consequences for his absence,

09.08.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle has reflected on Zambia’s disappointing exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying the team’s performances deserved better results. Häuptle thanked her players and technical staff for remaining united during what she described as a difficult moment, noting that football can sometimes be painful despite the effort put into achieving a positive result. Looking back at Zambia’s progress, Häupt

31-07-2026 | Football DNA The Zambia Men's National Team will begin their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualification campaign with a challenging away fixture against African giants Algeria before returning home to host Togo in September. The Chipolopolo will travel to face the Desert Foxes during the FIFA international window scheduled for 21 September to 6 October, with the home encounter against the Hawks of Togo also set to be played within t

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

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