15.12.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone has announced changes to the team’s leadership structure, appointing Fashion Sakala as the new captain of the national team. Under the new captaincy hierarchy, Lubambo Musonda has been named first assistant captain, followed by Kings Kangwa as second assistant, Frankie Musonda as third assistant, and Benson Sakala as fourth assistant captain. The changes were announced on Monday ahead of the team’s training ses

13.12.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that the Chipolopolo Boys will play two international friendly matches while in camp in Spain as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a press statement issued on Saturday, 13th December 2025, FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande announced that Zambia will face the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on December 16, before taking on reigning African c

10.12.2025 | Frank Saka ✍️ The wait is finally over. After weeks of speculation and nationwide anticipation, the 28 warriors who will carry Zambia’s hopes into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been officially announced. On 10th December 2025, caretaker coach Moses Sichone unveiled the squad that will fly to Rabat, Morocco—stepping into the role after the departure of former coach Avram Grant. For a nation of over 20 million, this announcement was more than just a list of n

10.12.2025 | Football DNA Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, trimming down the initial 55-man provisional list. With preparations entering the final stretch, the team is set to travel to Murcia, Spain, for an intensive training camp scheduled for 11–17 December 2025. The camp will feature high-profile friendly matches aimed at sharpening the squad before the tournament kicks off. One

09.12.2025 | Football DNA Chipolopolo Head Coach Moses Sichone says he is impressed with the team’s early progress as preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations intensify. With the Spain training camp now underway, Sichone has praised the players for their discipline, focus, and quick adaptation to his tactical blueprint. Speaking after a morning training session at UNILUS Silverest Campus, the coach highlighted that the squad has shown encouraging signs in both attitude

05.12.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ ZESCO United Football Club has officially announced the appointment of Kelvin Mutafu as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. The seasoned football administrator, who brings over two decades of experience to the role, steps in at a crucial time as the club continues strengthening its administrative and technical structures. Club Chairperson Patricia Muisya said the appointment marks an important step in the club’s drive to build a solid foundati

03.12.2025 | Football DNA The Footballers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (FAWUZ) has expressed concern over recent remarks by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba , who warned Copper Queens players allegedly involved in a training boycott over unpaid allowances. FAWUZ argues that the players were simply demanding what they are rightfully owed and should not be threatened or punished for seeking their dues. The union emphasised that the athletes hav

01.12.2025 | Football DNA Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has revealed that some members of the Zambia Women’s National Team, the Copper Queens, boycotted training over allowances during the ongoing Four Nations Tournament in Malawi. The Copper Queens are participating in a competition involving hosts Malawi and neighbouring Zimbabwe. However, according to Mweemba, almost the entire squad refused to train, with only six players reporting for the s

01.12.2025 | Football DNA Elvis Nkandu Speaking during the ongoing National Football Indaba in Lusaka The Zambian government has raised alarm over what it terms an “insatiable appetite for allowances” among some Chipolopolo players—an attitude it says is contributing to the national team’s declining performance. Speaking during the ongoing National Football Indaba in Lusaka, Minister of Sport, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu expressed concern over the growing tendency by certain

29.11.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that Copper Queens Assistant Coach Charles Halubono will temporarily take charge of the national women’s team during the ongoing Three-Nations Tournament in Malawi. In an update issued on Friday, FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande confirmed that Head Coach Nora Hauptle was unable to travel to Lilongwe after falling ill in her home country of Sweden. Hauptle had been scheduled to join the

19.10.2025 | Football DNA Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone has named a 30-member local squad as Zambia begins its preparations for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The selected players will report for camp this weekend as the technical bench kick-starts the first phase of training. This local camp forms part of a broader preparation plan, with the team expected to shift into an international pre-tournament camp in the coming weeks. The 30 players are drawn

27.11.2025 | Football DNA Copper Queens star striker Racheal Kundananji says the team is fully focused on using the upcoming 3-Nations Tournament as a crucial platform to build a strong and competitive squad ahead of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Kundananji emphasised that the tournament will give the technical bench an opportunity to assess both new and returning players as they work toward forming a formidable team for next year’s continental showdown. “T

26.11.2025 | Football DNA Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone has officially announced his 55-man provisional squad for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The expanded list complies with CAF’s requirement for teams to submit broader preliminary squads ahead of the tournament, set to run from December 21 to January 18. This year’s provisional squad showcases a blend of experience, rising domestic stars, and exciting new faces from the diaspora. Notably, 21-year-old Manch

24.11. 2025 | Football DNA Copper Queens head coach Nora Hauptle has unveiled a strong 26-member squad for the upcoming FIFA Window Three-Nations Tournament, set to take place in Lilongwe, Malawi, from November 28 to December 2. With captain Barbra Banda sidelined due to injury, the team will be led by United States–based star Racheal Kundananji, who plays for Bay FC in the NWSL. Despite the absence of their skipper, the Copper Queens have called up a solid mix of internatio

16.11.2025 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that coach Moses Sichone, midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, and video analyst Elias Chipota have been admitted to St George Private Hospital in Port Elizabeth following reported cases of suspected food poisoning within the Chipolopolo camp on Saturday in South Africa. According to FAZ, the trio were taken to the hospital after their condition worsened, with symptoms including fever, diarrhoea, and vomiti

15.11.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has released an important medical update ahead of this afternoon’s FIFA International Friendly Match, confirming that Chipolopolo head coach Moses Sichone and several members of his technical bench and playing squad have been ruled out due to suspected food poisoning. According to a statement by FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande, Technical Committee Vice Chairperson Kalusha Bwalya has remained at the

13.11.2025 | Football DNA The Chipolopolo have departed for Port Elizabeth as they prepare for Saturday’s FIFA Window international friendly against South Africa. Coach Moses Sichone has called up a 33-man squad, with four foreign-based players traveling with the local contingent aboard South African Airways at 14:30. Sichone will lead an all-local technical bench, including Perry Mutapa, Andrew Sinkala, Noel Mwandila, Kennedy Mweene, and Joseph Musonda. The foreign-based con

13.11.2025 | Football DNA There’s a renewed sense of purpose brewing within the Zambian national football team, and it’s being led by newly appointed coach Moses Sichone. In his first public address since taking the helm, Sichone delivered a powerful message of ambition, unity, and a clear-eyed vision for the future of the Chipolopolo. A Pledge to the Nation At the heart of Sichone’s message was a solemn promise: “We will do our level best to make sure that the team brings gl

By Crispin Ngulube | 12.11.2025 With all due respect, it might be time for the senior Chipolopolo to take a long, hard look at the Under-17 boys — and learn a thing or two. The juniors are playing with the kind of hunger, chemistry, and confidence that seems to have faded from the senior team. Right now, the U17s are the ones carrying the true spirit of Zambian football. At the moment, the senior side appears to be missing that magic spark, the zeal, and the belief needed to

10.11.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️ The Zambia Under-17 national team capped off a memorable group-stage campaign at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a spirited 1–1 draw against four-time world champions Brazil at the Aspire Zone in Doha. The result saw Zambia finish second in Group H with seven points from three matches—level with Brazil but behind on goal difference. Brazil topped the group with a +11 goal difference, while Zambia finished with +5, ensuring both nations pro