FAZ / MTN Super League

“CHICKEN” SPOIL WADA’S RETURN AS UNITED BAPTISE STRUGGLING BANKERS

ZESCO United yesterday boosted their chances of finishing in the top four of the league after beating Zanaco 3-2 on matchday 29 in an exciting fixture played at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola. This was a highly anticipated encounter with United hoping to record a third victory in a row while Zanaco headed by their interim coach, Wedson Nyirenda were …

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ZANACO LOOK TO NYIRENDA AHEAD OF SATURDAY CLASH AGAINST UNITED

Former Zambia National Team Head Coach Wedson Nyirenda has returned to Zanaco in an interim capacity following the departure of club coach Kelvin Kaindu and consultant Emmanuel Amunike. It has been a painful season for the country’s recent traditional powerhouses in domestic and international club football with both ZESCO United and Zanaco grappling to stump authority over the 2022/23 league …

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UNITED PUT SIX PAST BUILDCON

ZESCO United’s ambitions of sneaking into the top four of the MTN Super League table received another major boost following yesterdays 0-6 win over relegation bound Buildcon in a week 28 encounter played at Ndola’s Trade Fair grounds. A 32’ minute goal from Collins Sikombe ensured that United were on the right track to a second consecutive league win after …

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CHEEMBELA URGES PLAYERS TO INVEST PRUDENTLY

Atlasmara Bank Acting Chief Executive Officer Bobbline Chembeela has urged ZESCO United players to prudently manage their resources. Speaking on Friday last week during the financial literacy workshop held in Ndola targeting ZESCO United players, Cheembela expressed happiness with the sustained relationship between the bank and the club. “Through our collaboration, we have successfully promoted our brands via sports and …

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UNITED PLAYERS AIM TO SHINE AS AFCON QUALIFIERS RESUME

All eyes will be on the Chipolopolo Boys as they resume their hunt for a place at the Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Lesotho on Thursday at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola. Former Chelsea Manager Avram Grant has assembled a strong squad which includes three players from nine times Zambian Super League champions, ZESCO United. …

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TC: TOP FOUR FINISH POSSIBLE

ZESCO United first assistant coach Tenant Chilumba expects his side to build on yesterday’s victory as the battle for top four remains open. United beat Kabwe Warriors 1-0 on Sunday in the MTN Super League week 27 match played at Ndola’s Trade Fair Grounds. Congolese striker Moise Lola delivered United’s three points courtesy of a 90’ minute goal condemning Warriors …

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LOLA LEAVES IT LATE AS UNITED STING WARRIORS

ZESCO United yesterday beat Kabwe Warriors 1-0 in the MTN Super League week 27 fixture played at Trade Fair Grounds, Ndola. Congolese striker, Moise Lola broke Warriors hearts in the 90 minutes when he took advantage of the visitor’s failure to clear the ball in their penalty area scoring-what turned out to be the match winner for the home side. …

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KAMBOLE, TWO OTHERS IN GRANTS FINAL SQUAD

Zambia National Team head coach Avram Grant has announced his final 27-member squad ahead of next Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho scheduled for Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa stadium. Out of the six ZESCO United players that were recently part of the provisional squad assembled by the Isreali coach, Kelvin Kapumbu, Kelvin Kampamba and Lazarus …

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LWANDAMINA, NUMBA FACE OFF AS UNITED DATE WARRIORS

For a moment forget the buzz coming from Kitwe about Aba Yellows long awaited title shot or FC MUZA’s surprise flirtations with a top four finish and a possible Absa cup title triumph. On Sunday, the real show moves to Ndola’s Trade Fair grounds, as George Lwandamina leads ZESCO United into a mouthwatering fixture against his former side Kabwe Warriors …

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GRANTS CALL ELATES CHIBWE

South African born and ZESCO United shot stopper Cyril Chibwe is delighted at the prospects of winning his place back in Zambia’s first eleven when Chipolopolo faces Lesotho in the Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. Zambia faces Lesotho on March 23, 2023 at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola. Chibwe’s last appearance as Chipolopolo first choice goalkeeper, …

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