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FAZ MUST ACT ON UPND CADRES: Assaulting FAZ President Keith Mweemba Is UNACCEPTABLE & May Attract FIFA SANCTIONS
By Augustine Mukoka FAZ MUST ACT ON UPND CADRES: Assaulting FAZ President Keith Mweemba Is UNACCEPTABLE & May Attract FIFA SANCTIONS Yesterday’s incident in which FAZ president Keith Mweemba was physically assaulted at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola by known UPND cadres is unacceptable and must be dealt with sternly without any reservation.
Yes former special forces soldier Jackson Mutyoka is My kid brother – Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka MY RELATIVES IN UPND: And Our Individual Positions In Matters Of Public Interest There’s a lady starved of non-livings things in the United Kingdom seeking my attention. And some UPND aligned media outlets funded by FAZ president Keith Mweemba but are coordinated by State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka attempting to engage ad-hominem against me.
COPPER QUEENS: Our Opponents Are Exploiting Our Weaknesses
By Augustine Mukoka COPPER QUEENS: Our Opponents Are Exploiting Our Weaknesses If you watch both the Nigeria and Egypt matches at WAFCON 2026, this is how we were defending – high line defense. Both Egypt and Nigeria were throwing long balls in similar fashion because they have watched our videos and observed our defenders don’t have pace. The only defender with decent pace is Margaret Belemu, but that pace is advantageous to her and the team when overlapping.
A CLUELESS CONSTITUTIONAL LAWYER: ZPL Statement On Classification & League Names Speaks Volumes Of FAZ President Keith Mweemba’s Legal Credentials- Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka A CLUELESS CONSTITUTIONAL LAWYER: ZPL Statement On Classification & League Names Speaks Volumes Of FAZ President Keith Mweemba’s Legal Credentials When I reminded FAZ president Keith Mweemba about the pledge and urgency to amend the FAZ Constitution after assuming office, he gave me a shocking response. His claim. Amending the FAZ Constitution was not in the short term plan as he had laid out a systematic outline which included medium and long term plans.
FIFA FORWARD ENTERPRISE: Only CAF Is Consulting FIFA’s Bid To Auction The World Cup To A Private Investor
By Augustine Mukoka FIFA FORWARD ENTERPRISE: Only CAF Is Consulting FIFA’s Bid To Auction The World Cup To A Private Investor … FIFA President Has Announced The Deal Will Attract $40 Million Pay Outs To Member Associations Like FAZ … Please CAF, Don’t Accept This.
RESPONSE TO DR. LUBINDA HAABAZOKA: A Shameless Hypocrite Who Preaches Tribalism Privately But Wants To Act Pious In Public- Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka RESPONSE TO DR. LUBINDA HAABAZOKA: A Shameless Hypocrite Who Preaches Tribalism Privately But Wants To Act Pious In Public When individuals we consider fountains of knowledge join the bandwagon and become purveyors of falsehoods while masking their true colours, it is important to provide an alternative perspective and challenge their distorted views.
TANZANIA FORMULA: Five Million Votes? A Dream, Political Ambition Or Preparing The Public For The Unthinkable?- Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka TANZANIA FORMULA: Five Million Votes? A Dream, Political Ambition Or Preparing The Public For The Unthinkable? The UPND has set itself an extraordinary target for next month’s general election: five million votes. Its supporters speak of the figure as though it is already guaranteed. But before slogans replace reason, it is worth examining whether such a claim is grounded in Zambia’s electoral history. Let’s be honest. Nangu chiloto—even if it were a dream—how realistic is it?
ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY PERFORMING BELOW PAR: Respected German Think Tank Gives President Hichilema’s First Term Below-Average Ratings On The Economy And Rule Of Law
By Augustine Mukoka ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY PERFORMING BELOW PAR: Respected German Think Tank Gives President Hichilema’s First Term Below-Average Ratings On The Economy And Rule Of Law President Hakainde Hichilema’s first term has received below-average ratings on key governance and economic indicators in the latest country assessment by the respected German think tank Bertelsmann Stiftung (BTI).
FIFA $1.5 MILLION PLUNDER: ACC Cracks The Whip After FAZ Contractor Is Charged For Tax Fraud
By Augustine Mukoka FIFA $1.5 MILLION PLUNDER: ACC Cracks The Whip After FAZ Contractor Is Charged For Tax Fraud A few years ago, I exposed issues to do with grand-scale corruption and plunder of resources with the five projects funded by FIFA to the tune of $1.5 million. Former FAZ president Andrew Kamanga ran to court to muzzle me. As a seasoned, trained, qualified and tough tested scribe I have always been, I refused to be intimidated. Kamanga’s useful idiots called me names.
SWEET TO SOUR: Keith Mweemba’s Turbulent First Year in Office…. I Give Him A Rating Of 0.5/10 – Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka SWEET TO SOUR: Keith Mweemba’s Turbulent First Year in Office … One Year Since Assuming the FAZ Presidency …. I Give Him A Rating Of 0.5/10 On this day, one year ago, I wrote about a “sweet victory” shortly after Keith Mweemba was elected as the new FAZ president. Keith defeated Andrew Kamanga after securing 45 votes — 25 more than his closest rival — while former FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala managed 17 votes. For many, Kamanga’s defeat marked the end of an era.
Less than six months into the job, FAZ GS Machacha Shepande is reportedly on his way out
By Augustine Mukoka OKAY! CHAKATAZYA IT IS: Appoint Him As FAZ GS — But When the Bovine Excreta Hits the Fan, Be Ready to Endure the Stench Alone Less than six months into the job, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Machacha Shepande is reportedly on his way out. This comes after a fallout with FAZ President Keith Mweemba. Machacha was appointed FAZ GS in August 2025, but by January 2026, it had become evident he was not a good fit for the role.
HUMANITY CALLS FOR DECENCY: EDGAR LUNGU Has Been Brutalized In Death- Augustine Mukoka
By Augustine Mukoka HUMANITY CALLS FOR DECENCY: ECL Has Been Brutalized In Death If what is happening and has happened to the body of sixth Republican president Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu was not moved, shaken or touched you, you must ask God whether you were created in his image or not. The basic principle in life is you can’t fight a man who is already down. ECL is gone, and his life the Lord above – he who gives and takes – decided that had run a full course as at June 5, 2025.
TO THE KAMANGA MUST GO ENSEMBLE: It’s Now Keith’s Time, It’ll Now Be “Keith MUST Go” Should The Trajectory Not Change
By Augustine Mukoka [LONG READ] TO THE KAMANGA MUST GO ENSEMBLE: It’s Now Keith’s Time, It’ll Now Be “Keith MUST Go” Should The Trajectory Not Change … As For Kamanga; He Had His 9 Years; And Is ‘Gonest’ In the wake of some administrative boobs at the hands of the Keith Mweemba-led FAZ administration, there’s admittedly a sense of regret from a cross section of people that feel removing former FAZ president Andrew Kamanga was a mistake. This is understandable.
A RESPONSE TO BWEZANI MBEWE: A Football Social Media Influencer With Serpent-Like Characteristics That Has Potential To Fuel Division Between FAZ President Keith Mweemba & His Deputy Mutale Ng’andu
By Augustine Mukoka A RESPONSE TO BWEZANI MBEWE: A Football Social Media Influencer With Serpent-Like Characteristics That Has Potential To Fuel Division Between FAZ President Keith Mweemba & His Deputy Mutale Ng’andu An article published yesterday narrating an attempt by FAZ Vice-President Mutale Ng’andu triggered a flurry of reactions.
NORA QUITS: Copper Queens Coach Goes To FIFA Citing Constructive Dismissal; Demands Close To $1 Million As Separation Package
By Augustine Mukoka TRUANT NORA QUITS: Copper Queens Coach Goes To FIFA Citing Constructive Dismissal; Demands Close To $1 Million As Separation Package ~~~ This Is The Second Time Nora Is Using The FIFA Card In Her Frustrations With FAZ Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle has quit her job and is demanding almost $1 million (about K18 million) in a complaint filed to FIFA in which she’s pleading constructive dismissal.
FAZ Loses Appeal At Court Of Arbitration For Sport Against Ex-Chipolopolo Gaffer Aljosa Asanovic; Zambia Must Pay $1.1 Million For Wrongful Dismissal
FAZ Loses Appeal At Court Of Arbitration For Sport Against Ex-Chipolopolo Gaffer Aljosa Asanovic; Zambia Must Pay $1.1 Million For Wrongful Dismissal By Augustine Mukoka FAZ has lost an appeal against Croat Aljosa Asanovic at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and must now pay him $1.1 Million for wrongful dismissal. A few months ago, FIFA ruled that Asanovic must be paid for the full contract after he was dismissed without proper cause and procedure.
FAZ loses appeal at Court of Arbitration
FAZ loses appeal at Court of Arbitration 40 Views By Augustine Mukoka Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lost an appeal against Croat Aljosa Asanovic at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and must now pay him $1.1 Million for wrongful dismissal. A few months ago, FIFA ruled that Asanovic must be paid for the full contract after he was dismissed without proper cause and procedure. At the time of his dismissal, Asanovic was claiming about $40, 000 in outstanding salary arrears and allowances.
Copper Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali’s Appointment For Surgery Cancelled Due To Lack Of Funds
By Augustine Mukoka DOUBLE STRIKE: Hazel Nali’s Appointment For Surgery Cancelled Due To Lack Of Funds … Zambian Authorities Fail To Remit About $10, 000 For First Choice Goalkeeper To Undergo Treatment Zambian authorities have delayed paying hospital fees for Copper Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali to undergo surgery in New Zealand. Hospital authorities have declined to proceed with the operation on Nali’s knee to reconstruct a torn ligament until payment is made.
The Hazel Nali Interview & Reactions
By Augustine Mukoka [OPINION]: The Hazel Nali Interview & Reactions By now, an average Zambian with interest in football has either read or been told about the Copper Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali’s interview with me. The reaction is mixed. Others are sympathizing with her. There are those who are empathizing, and others are outrightly condemning the girl and showing no mercy whatsoever. I don’t mind those who are going for me.
“My Injury Is Not Life Threatening That I Should Leave The World Cup”- Goalkeeper Hazel Nali
By Augustine Mukoka [LONG, LONG READ] EXCLUSIVE: Hazel Nali Speaks Out! … “My Injury Is Not Life Threatening That I Should Leave The World Cup” … “In fact The Technical Bench Initially Thought I Was Faking The Injury” … “Yes! We Protested, As A Team, Over Allowances Before The Ireland Friendly” Copper Queens first choice goalkeeper Hazel Nali has revealed that her injury is not life threatening to warrant her exclusion from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup describing the announcement that she...
INJURY SCAPEGOAT: Hazel Nali Thrown Out Of Copper Queens Camp For Leading “Mutiny” Over Daily Allowances
By Augustine Mukoka INJURY SCAPEGOAT: Hazel Nali Thrown Out Of Copper Queens Camp For Leading “Mutiny” Over Daily Allowances … Nali And Grace Chanda Were Singled Out As Ring Leaders … Reported Knock Is Being Used As Scapegoat, But In Essence Is Retribution, For Her Stance On Player Allowances Copper Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali has been sent home for allegedly leading a ‘mutiny’ over allowances that FAZ feel would have almost jeopardized the team’s successful Euro camp.
EX-CBU LEGEND: Kamanga Must Be Allowed Two Minutes Against Barcelona Legends
By Augustine Mukoka EX-CBU LEGEND: Kamanga Must Be Allowed Two Minutes Against Barcelona Legends FAZ president Andrew Kamanga must be allowed to feature for at least two minutes in the Barcelona Legends and Chipolopolo 2012 Africa Cup champions. He will be a special guest as ex-CBU legend where it is understood he played his football and terrorized opponents. Featuring Kamanga as a special guest may please some of his supporters and put to rest the hullabaloo that has ensued. May Zambia win.
Coach impregnates 15 year old player
By Augustine Mukoka Zambia Under-17 women’s soccer team coach Kaluba Kangwa is allegedly one of the main culprits in the FAZ sex scandal. Kaluba, who is a church elder in Lusaka, allegedly impregnated and fathered a child with a 15-year-old soccer player. Kaluba is named in the recent email that I published as having taken advantage of his position at his organization – Bauleni United Sports Academy (BUSA) – to abuse vulnerable minors some of whom he allegedly impregnated and forced to abort.
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema elected Zambia’s president
Zambia's opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema sailed to a decisive victory. Photo: Rodger Bosch NEWS Long-serving opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema is Zambia’s seventh Republican president, after defeating his fierce rival Edgar Chagwa Lungu of the Patriotic Front last week. Hichilema assumed the country’s top post after a landslide victory in which a majority of first-time voters and young people turned out to cast their votes in droves on August 12.
Zambia’s opposition leader takes lead as anxious nation await final election results
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND). Photo: Salim Dawood/ AFP NEWS Nearly 72 hours after Zambia took to the polls in the ninth presidential elections since the dawn of multi-party politics 30 years ago, Hakainde Hichilema, the opposition leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), has opened a wide lead ahead of the incumbent, President Edgar Lungu.
‘African football is in good hands’
10h ago Augustine Mukoka Share Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Enter recipient email address 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Patrice Motsepe and Katumbi Tchapwe Moise from DR Congo during the 2021 CAF General Assembly in Rabat. Photo: ©BackpagePix SPORT Katumbi said African football was in safe hands under the stewardship of the former Mamelodi Sundowns president. Motsepe took over as CAF president on April 22.
Tensions rising as DRC targets political opponents with proposed citizenship law
0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Those opposing the law say it is a gimmick by President Félix Tshisekedi and his supporters, mostly his tribespeople from the Kasai region, to eliminate his main rival, Moïse Katumbi.
Deal by DRC opposition to unite behind single candidate breaks down
Barely 24 hours after seven opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo sealed the deal to unite behind one candidate in the December polls, the resolution broke down sooner than the campaign team hit the ground running. Felix Tshisekedi, leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), and Vital Kamerhe of the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) pulled out within hours of sealing the agreement.
DRC vote could be a threat to Africa's stability
Exiled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presidential aspirant Moïse Katumbi has given the clearest indication yet that results of this year’s elections will trigger instability in the vast central African nation – a situation he fears may have ripple effects on the region as well as the continent. Katumbi, who now lives in Belgium, has been prevented from contesting the December 23 election.
AU, SADC concern over DRC election as tension rises
The closer the date for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) election draws, the further the chance of the country holding a peaceful and credible democratic poll slips. The election is going to be an unusual one – if it is allowed to proceed. President Joseph Kabila’s chosen successor, Emmanuel Shadary Ramazani, is currently facing EU sanctions, while the people’s popular candidate, Moïse Katumbi, has been barred from returning to the country to take part in the December 23 polls.
Katumbi draws closer to being eligible to contest in DRC elections
Katumbi draws closer to being eligible to contest in DRC elections Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opposition leader Moïse Katumbi is close to finding his name on the ballot after the UN Human Rights Committee ruled in his favour to return to his home country. Katumbi was twice barred from returning to the DRC four weeks ago. He attempted to travel by road through Zambia to the Kasumbalesa border post after his landing permit at Lubumbashi International Airport was denied.
DRC opposition make list of demands ahead of elections
Leading Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leaders have demanded that former Katanga governor Moise Katumbi be allowed to contest the December 23 elections. The opposition leaders have condemned the barring of Katumbi from filing his nomination two weeks ago. Katumbi was due to file his presidential nominations before the August 8 deadline but authorities denied his plane landing rights and sent soldiers and policemen to the border when he attempted to enter the country by road.
President Kabila is sending signals that he is not willing to relinquish power
President Kabila is sending signals that he is not willing to relinquish power For nearly two years now, the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo have waited with bated breath to elect a new leader after President Joseph Kabila served his two-term constitutional mandate. National elections have been postponed twice and there is doubt that December 23 2018 will pass with a new president in office, even in the wake of international concern that the country will slide into civil strife.
‘Once there’s peace in the DRC, the whole region will be peaceful’
‘Once there’s peace in the DRC, the whole region will be peaceful’ The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s main opposition leader, Moise Katumbi, has appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to take a keen interest in what’s happening in that country ahead of the December polls. Katumbi, the leader of Ensemble, an opposition coalition, says the Southern African Development Community should ensure that the country holds its polls without any more delays.
Zambia: Kamanga Put to the Sword for Suspicious Changes
By George MwenyaFootball expert Augustine Mukoka has put FAZ president Andrew Kamanga under the microscope for the suspicious manner he is acceding to outside forces to dismiss technical staff. Mukoka makes a reference to the dismissal of Doctor George Magwende as Chipolopolo chief medic for matters unrelated to football. The former Post Newspapers columnist under the banner of Full Time reckons Kamanga is losing his touch on the game.
Sakala sets sights on senior Zambia call-up
Fashion Sakala has set his sights on promotion to the senior national team following Zambia's elimination from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in South Korea. The African champions are back home after their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Italy in Suwon on Monday. Despite the Junior Chipolopolo's elimination, hopes are high that Sakala will kick on and justify all the hype around him.
Zambia FA boss keen to build on U-20 breakthrough
Football Association of Zambia president Andrew Kamanga wants the under-20 team to form the nucleus of the future national team. Zambia were eliminated from this year's U-20 World Cup in South Korea after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Italy on Monday. Although the Junior Chipolopolo came up short, Kamanga believes that they could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.
Zambia out to deny Italy at Under-20 World Cup
Zambia goalkeeper Mangani Banda is determined to keep a clean sheet when they face Italy in an Under-20 World Cup quarter-final on Monday. Junior Chipolpolo have conceded seven times in their four matches in South Korea and have not kept a clean sheet. Banda, who plays for Zambian champions Zanaco, says the defence has been working hard to remedy that. "We're looking forward to the game against Italy and we are sure can keep a clean sheet," he insisted.
Zambia U20 coach hails teams' 'fighting spirit'
Zambia coach Beston Chambeshi has hailed the fighting spirit of his team ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup. Despite being African champions, the Junior Chipolopolo entered the tournament with huge question marks hanging over their title aspirations. But after sealing a place in the last eight with a dramatic 4-3 extra-time win over Germany on Wednesday, Chambeshi was full of praise for his team.
Senegal look to continue Under-20 run
Senegal will be searching for a quarterfinal berth when they take on Mexico at the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea on Thursday. Coach Joseph Koto lead Senegal to the semi-finals when they made their debut at the tournament two years ago in New Zealand. Koto welcomes back Ibrahima N'Diaye after the defender missed the final Group F game against Ecuador through suspension.
Zambia 'highly motivated' for Germany tie
Zambia coach Beston Chambeshi says his team is highly motivated for Wednesday's Fifa Under-20 World Cup tie against Germany. The African champions take on the Europeans in Jeju, South Korea, as they look to seal a place in the quarter-finals. Chambeshi has watched his side play some attractive football in the group stage and is looking for more of the same on Wednesday. "They have a strong team but we are the African champions, so at least that morale is motivating us a lot," said Chambeshi.
Germany coach wary of African champions Zambia
Germany coach Guido Streichsbier rates his team's chances of beating Zambia at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup as no better than 50-50. The Germans face the African champions in Jeju on Wednesday with a quarter-final place at stake. After an evening training session on Monday, Streichsbier predicted a tough fixture against the Zambians but added that the match could go either way.
Germany coach wary of African champions Zambia
Germany coach Guido Streichsbier rates his team's chances of beating Zambia at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup as no better than 50-50. The Germans face the African champions in Jeju on Wednesday with a quarter-final place at stake. After an evening training session on Monday, Streichsbier predicted a tough fixture against the Zambians but added that the match could go either way.
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