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FAZ suspends Referee Allan Simukonda 

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The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended referee Allan Simukonda for poor officiating. 
According to a statement by FAZ Communications Manager, Sydney Mungala made available to the ZamFoot Crew, Simukonda has been suspended for his below par performance during a Week 26 MTN Super League match involving Nkana Football Club and Mufulira Wanderers.
Simukonda failed to award Mufulira Wanderers two penalties according to a report from the Technical and Match review committee of the Referees department.
He has been banished from officiating any matches until the end of the season.
BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT: FAZ SUSPENDS ANOTHER REFEREE FOR POOR PERFOMANCE 
Press Statement 
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia
Football House, Lusaka
6th March, 2025
FAZ SUSPENDS REFEREE SIMUKONDA FOR POOR OFFICIATING 
Following a recommendation from the Technical and Match Review committee, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended referee Allan Simukonda for his below par performance during a Week 26 MTN Super League match involving Nkana Football Club and Mufulira Wanderers.
The match ended 1-0 in favour of Nkana Football Club. 
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga says the Association will take a hardline stance on poor officiating to sustain the credibility of the game.  
“Two video clips in which you failed to award two penalties to Mufulira Wanderers FC in the game they played Nkana FC on Sunday 2 March 2025 in a week 26 fixture were forwarded to the Technical and Match review committee of the Referees department,” reads part of the report from panel of experts.
“The report from their video analysis basing on the CAF models of clip analysis points to the conclusion that you the referee Allan Simukonda failed to award two penalties to Mufulira Wanderers FC. Your failure to award those two penalties changed the outcome of the match.”
The errant referee has been banished from officiating any matches until of the season.
Kamanga says FAZ expected a lot from match officials especially with the season at a critical stage where promotions and demotions are being decided.
“We hope that these decisions will send the right message to our match officials. We are investing a lot in training them as you saw a few weeks ago we brought FIFA to train 40 referees in VAR as part of our commitment to improving the quality of match officiating,” he says.
“Even as we are meting out punishment, we are more focused in capacitating the match officials to ensure that we present a good image of our game.”
Simukonda joins Joseph Kalunga who was suspended for the rest of the season for poor officiating.   
For and on behalf of:
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA 
Sydney Mungala
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER




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Copper Princesses off to Togo 

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The Zambia U17 Women’s Nationql Team has left for Togo to face Benin in the final round, second leg of the 2025 U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. 
The Copper Princesses left Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 15h15 aboard Ethiopian Airlines. 
Zambia holds a 2-1 first leg  advantage over Benin heading into the decisive match on April 26 in Lome. 
The Copper Princesses will be aiming to secure a historic back to back World Cup qualification while Benin is in search of its first-ever World Cup appearance.
By FAZ Media 




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ZPL refers derby, Kabwe Warriors v NAPSA incidents to Disciplinary Committee, FAZ hint on harsh punishment as Nkana offer to replace damaged seats 

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The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has referred the two incidents that happened during week 32 of the MTN Super League to the FAZ Disciplinary Committee. 
ZPL has urged the clubs to take greater responsibility in managing their players, officials and  supporters and enhancing matchday security. 
Kabwe Warriors players confronted the first assistant after their goal was ruled out for offside and looked to have gotten physical in their approach in the video that’s circulating online. 
Meanwhile, suspected Nkana fans uprooted over 500 seats at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium as chaos erupted after a penalty was awarded to Power Dynamos after a foul on Prince Mumba in the Kitwe derby
“The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has taken note of the incidents that occurred during the Week 32 fixtures between NAPSA Stars and Kabwe Warriors at REIZ Arena, and Nkana vs Power Dynamos at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
In line with set guidelines the matters shall be referred to the FAZ Disciplinary Committee for due determination of the cases. 
We urge all clubs to take greater responsibility in managing their players, officials and  supporters and enhancing matchday security. The ZPL remains committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all. 
Football should be a family-friendly experience where fans of all ages feel safe and welcome. Acts of violence not only disrupt this atmosphere but also undermine the spirit of the game.”
The Statement went on; Likewise all fans are also urged to respect the game, support their teams peacefully, and report any misconduct to the appropriate authorities.”
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) on the other hand has hinted on harsh punishment for the perpetrators of the chaos at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium that caused damage to the stadium. 
“We sign off on a disturbing note following ugly scenes at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium where some hooligans masquerading as fans ripped off seats in protest of a penalty given to Power Dynamos against Nkana. The match ended 1-1. With the game being the most popular and biggest advert of our league, there could not have been a worse portrayal of our football. We are barely hanging on to one FIFA approved stadium and cannot afford such levels of barbarism. While it is too early to provide a conclusive picture of what measures will be taken, I can definitely confirm that this behaviour will be heavily punished.”
Meanwhile Nkana Football Club whose fans have been figured as the major culprit in Sunday’s chaos has offered to replace the seats damaged during the derby. 
 “While we may not agree with the referee’s decision, we respect the game and the spirit of sportsmanship. We deeply regret the actions of some individuals that led to the damage of property. As a club, we stand for integrity and respect, and we are committed to making amends,” Club President, Eng. Joseph Silwimba said. 
“We would like to offer our sincere apologies to the stadium management and we will take steps to replace the damaged seats.”




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The Junior Chipolopolo jet into Cairo

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THE Zambia Under -20 men’s national team  has safely landed in Cairo ahead of 2025 TotalEnergies Egypt Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U20 tournament that swings into action this week.
The team  plus officials touched down at the Cairo International Airport at exactly 10:50 hours local time  and are expected to have their loosening up this evening.
FAZ has secured an international friendly for the junior Chipolopolo against Ghana, set for 18:00 hours kick off tomorrow.
The friendly will help the technical bench gauge the preparedness of the team ahead of the tournament that swings into action on Thursday.
Zambia has been drawn into Group A, alongside hosts Egypt, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Tanzania, in the tournament scheduled from April 27 to May 18.
The Mulwanda tutored side will open their AFCON journey on April 27 against hosts Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium.
Switzerland based Joseph Sabobo Banda leads five other foreign-based players that include Joseph Liteta,Frank Chileshe, Andrew Mulenga), Bonephanseo Phiri and  Aaron Mbemba are expected to join the rest of the team before Wednesday.
By FAZ Media 




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