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The Zambian football landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Over the years, the country’s domestic traditional football powerhouses have seen their fortunes on and off the pitch take a nosedive. Nkana, Power Dynamos, Mufurila Wanderers, Mufurila Black Pool, Nchanga Rangers, were traditionally the big boys of the Zambian game. From the 60s until the mid-90s, winning league titles and participating …

Old is ‘GOLD’ is a very familiar proverb often used to place a great deal of emphasis on the value of old things.   In football, there is a great temptation to align a player’s performance on the pitch with age. Performance and age seem to move in tandem. The older one gets the better they become at dictating the …

Donashano Malama may not be the most talked about player in football circles. However, the former Nkana and now ZESCO United defensive midfielder is a true definition of a workaholic on the pitch. Malama’s no-nonsense approach towards work makes him arguably the best custodian to entrust with protecting the midfield. He can tackle, track back, counter attack when goings on …

Kenyan international and ZESCO United striker, John Mark Makwata, has made his name in the game largely for his special art of scoring goals. Makwata combines fearsome pace and power with intelligent movements on and off the ball. He is also excellent at holding the ball, bringing his team-mates into play. On Sunday, the former AFC Leopards striker will be …

ZESCO United goalkeeper, Ian Otieno can be the biggest difference between winning and losing a game. A world class goalkeeper, the Kenyan international shot stopper has been a great signing for the 8-times FAZ/MTN Super League champions. Otieno often cuts a low profile. However, he belongs to a class of emerging talented goalkeepers on the continent. On match day, Otieno …

ZESCO United midfielder, John Ching’andu is another typical example of a modern day midfielder whose wizardly and intelligence in the middle of the park can determine the outcome of any football match. A product of ZESCO United football club youth system, the midfield genius embodies the club’s philosophy of counter attacking football largely dictated in the middle of the park. …

ZESCO United defender, Simon Silwimba, is a nightmare to many full-backs for his unrelenting lightning speed down the wings and unmatched strength. The 30-year old diminutive defender has been central to ZESCO United’s success for the last two decades. Stamina and endurance, makes Silwimba one of the best-full backs Zambia has produced in recent years. On Sunday, Silwimba will be …

ZESCO United Football Club Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Richard Mulenga says the club has embarked on a trajectory to limit the number of foreign players at the club to 5. Mulenga disclosed that new club policies stipulates that ZESCO United Football Club shall recruit a maximum number of 5 foreign players. “I wish to inform our strategic stakeholders, especially ZESCO United …

Enock Sakala has played three games and scored two goals. It is an impressive start to life for the budding young striker who barely a year ago was an alien to first team football. Sakala’s rise to stardom can be alluded to the revolution currently taking place at ZESCO United exacerbated firstly by the club’s decision to shift focus from …

Samuel Sikaonga learnt how to fight running battles at a very young age. At a time when most of his peers were being whipped into making presumed life-saving career choices by their parents, Sikaonga was at loggerheads with his father. “My father wanted me to become a driver after I finished secondary school. This was because my grade 12 results …