SOMEONE USED MY NAME TO CALL OFF U17 GIRLS’ FRIENDLY AGAINST MOROCCO – MWEEMBA

19.10.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️

FAZ President Keith Mweemba has expressed deep disappointment over what he termed an “act of sabotage” following the unexpected cancellation of a planned international friendly between the Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team and Morocco.

Speaking in an interview, Mweemba disclosed that the Football Association of Zambia had lined up three high-profile international friendlies for the Copper Princesses as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. However, only one — against Colombia — went ahead.

“We had arranged three friendly games against Colombia, Canada, and Cameroon,” Mweemba said. “But we all know there is a political situation in Cameroon, so that friendly could not materialise. Unfortunately, they communicated that they were unable to make it, but everything was signed and arranged.”

Mweemba further revealed that someone allegedly impersonated him and called off the Morocco fixture without his knowledge or authorisation — a move he described as shocking and damaging to the association’s reputation.

“This is a serious act of sabotage. Someone used my name to cancel the Morocco match, and that’s unacceptable. We are investigating to find out who was behind it,” he stated.

He reiterated FAZ’s commitment to ensuring the Copper Princesses get adequate preparation ahead of the global tournament and called for unity and professionalism within football circles.

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