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

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

30.12.2025 | Muleya Eugene ✍️ Zambian football is bigger than a single tournament, a single coach, or a single group of players. It is a national treasure, a unifying force, and a source of identity and pride. While Zambia’s early exit from AFCON 2025 is disappointing, this frustration must not turn into blame or division. Instead, it should drive reflection, learning, and meaningful reform. The truth is simple and undeniable: Zambia does not lack talent. What the country lac