Zambia coach Avram Grant has expressed optimism ahead of his team’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Sierra Leone on September 10. The Chipolopolo will host the Leone Stars at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Grant highlighted the importance of playing in front of their home fans, who played a significant […]
Zambia’s talismanic captain, Barbra Banda, has redefined the boundaries of women’s football, becoming the first player ever to score three hat-tricks at the Olympic Games. Her extraordinary achievement was overshadowed by a 6-5 defeat to Australia in a pulsating Group B encounter. The Orlando Pride forward showcased her unparalleled goal-scoring prowess, netting her hat-trick within […]
The 2024 Olympic women’s football tournament kicked off on Thursday, with reigning World Cup holders Spain and record four-time gold medalists USA securing wins in their opening matches. Spain, making their Olympic debut, came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Group C, thanks to a goal and an assist from Ballon d’Or winner Aitana […]
The 2024 Olympics in France got off to a disappointing start for African representatives Nigeria and Zambia, as they lost to Brazil and the USA, respectively, in their opening women’s football matches. Nigeria’s Super Falcons fell 1-0 to Brazil at the Stade de Bordeaux, with Gabi Nunes’ first-half strike proving decisive. Despite a spirited performance, […]
