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FIFA’s Setting the Pace, benchmarking report fourth edition published 

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The World Football Governing body, FIFA on Monday, published the fourth edition of its Setting the Pace benchmarking report, offering an insight into the women’s football landscape.
The report covers 86 leagues and 669 clubs — a jump from just 34 leagues and 316 clubs respectively which were analyzed in the 2023 edition. 
The report endeavours to look at what has led to the improvement in Women’s Football and what can improve as the Women’s game keeps moving from strength to strength. 
In a sporting sense FIFA found out that, On average;
In light of the expansive findings detailed in the report, edition four of Setting the Pace offers 15 recommendations for the consideration of leagues and clubs. These recommendations cover all six topic areas, and include insights into season lengths, player and coach pathways, safeguarding, strategy development, contracts, maternity regulations, broadcast and social media, and more. 
One of the recommendations given is that to unlock funding opportunities through the FIFA Forward Regulations, leagues must meet specific criteria, including a minimum duration of six months, 90 matches played and ten participating teams. Currently, 44% of leagues fulfil these requirements. 
Meanwhile MAs that have not yet met these subcriteria can seek support through the FIFA Women’s Football Development Programme to bridge the gap and access valuable resources.
In December last year, FIFA announced Global Benchmarking of Women’s Leagues as a new programme within its Women’s Development Programme structure through to 2027 – the year of the next FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Brazil. 
By committing to conduct regular, in-depth research into women’s club football and to provide additional insights to Member Associations via a dedicated digital dashboard, FIFA underscored its commitment to helping enhance the overall quality and competitiveness of women’s leagues worldwide through intentional and insightful research and analysis.
With Women’s Football growing in Zambia, the report can help to gauge where the country is and act as a blueprint on where to go next. 
The Eden University Women’s Super League and the National Division One can both benefit from the recommendations given by FIFA. 
Read the Full Report Here ;




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Zambia U15 Boys and Girls through to finals after sinking Malawi 

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Zambia’s U15 Boys and Girls marched into the finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier South Africa 2025 after sweeping aside Malawi in both fixtures.
Both teams posted commanding wins at the Idas Valley Sports Complex in Stellenbosch this morning.
The Copper Princesses cruised past Malawi with a 2–0 victory to set up a final clash with hosts South Africa. 
Hildah Kangwa broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, and Catherine Kapolyo sealed the result.
The U15 Boys were equally ruthless, thumping Malawi 3–0. 
Captain Charles Sitali struck inside the first minute, before Allan Ching’ambu and Michael Chilinda wrapped up the contest with goals in the 15th and 37th minutes respectively.
Both Zambia sides will now face South Africa in the finals, with the boys kick off at 12:00 hours tomorrow, December 7, 2025.
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Mines record first win, Nkwazi shock ZESCO…Wins for Wanderers and NAPSA Stars 

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Mines United finally recorded their first win of the 2025/2026 MTN Super League season beating ZANACO by a lone goal while NAPSA Stars, Nkwazi and Mufulira Wanderers finally recorded wins. 
The MTN Super League entered week 14 of action and it did not disappoint as ZESCO United and ZANACO suffered shock defeats at the hands of Nkwazi and Mines United respectively. 
At Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium, Mines United finally managed to get their first ever win in the MTN Super League as they shocked ZANACO 1-0. 
Davy Sinyinza’s second half strike was the difference as Kabwe based outfit finally collected maximum points this season. 
At Reiz Arena, NAPSA Stars saw off Kabwe Warriors 2-0 thanks to goals from Evans Kayombo and Timothy Sichalwe. 
The win takes the Pensioners to 15 points after 14 matches while Kabwe Warriors are stuck in 6th place with 22 points after missing a chance to move up to second place. 
At Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, ZESCO United suffered their sixth loss in the last eight games in all Competitions after succumbing to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Nkwazi. 
George Ndhlovu’s first half strike was the difference as Nkwazi recorded only their second win of the season. 
At Shinde, Mufulira Wanderers recorded an important win at home beating their bogey side Green Eagles, a team they had beaten once in the last 12 meetings. 
Owen Mwamba scored the only goal of the game as Wanderers recorded their second home win. 
Green Buffaloes and Kansanshi Dynamos shared spoils as they played to a 1-1 draw at Edwin Imboela Stadium. Martin Njobvu cancelled out Willy Bokingo’s opener. 
MTN Super League Week 14 Results | Saturday, 6th December, 2025| 
ZESCO United 0-1 Nkwazi 
(George Ndhlovu 28’) 
Mines United 1-0 ZANACO 
(Davy Sinyinza 52’) 
Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 Green Eagles 
(Owen Mwamba 57’) 
Green Buffaloes 1-1 Kansanshi Dynamos 
(Martin Njobvu 66’| Willy Bokingo 59’) 
NAPSA Stars 2-0 Kabwe Warriors 
(Evans Kayombo 13’, Timothy Sichalwe 82’) 




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Arrows thrash ZISD, ZANACO extend winning streak, Eagles stun INDENI…Wins for Buffaloes and ZESCO 

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Red Arrows thrashed ZISD Women 6-1, Eagles stunned Indeni while ZESCO Ndola Girls, Green Buffaloes and ZANACO recorded wins. 
The ZPL Women’s Super League entered week 14 of action with some exciting matches and they were not short of goals. 
At Nkoloma Stadium, Red Arrows Women Football Club provided the biggest scoreline on Saturday afternoon as they thrashed ZISD Women 6-1. 
Faith Tembo scored a hat-trick while Mary Mambwe, Mary Mukupa and Bupe Banda chipped in with a goal each. Peggy Phiri scored the consolation goal for ZISD. 
At Sunset Stadium, ZANACO Ladies extended their winning streak to six games as they saw off National Assembly 3-0. 
Blessings Zangose Zulu picked up where she left off last weekend scored a goal and assisted Regina Chanda’s goal. Tisilile Lungu scored the opener. 
At Indeni Sports Complex, Indeni Roses suffered a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Green Eagles to end a six match unbeaten run. 
Natasha Nkaka scored directly from a corner kick while Esther Mumba scored the second goal before Ngosa Chabwe scored a consolation goal for the hosts. 
At Nchanga Stadium, A second half brace from Diana Banda gave Green Buffaloes a comfortable 2-0 win over Nchanga Rangers Queens. 
At Independence Stadium, A second half brace from skipper Avell Chitundu gave ZESCO Ndola Girls a comfortable 2-0 win over Luyando Foundation Girls. 
ZPL Women’s Super League Week 14| Results | Saturday, 6th December, 2025| 
Luyando Foundation Girls 0-2 ZESCO Ndola Girls 
(Avell Chitundu 47’, 56’)
Indeni Roses 1-2 Green Eagles 
(Ngosa Chabwe 64’| Natasha Nkaka 15’, Esther Mumba 60’) 
Red Arrows 6-1 ZISD Women 
( Mary Mambwe 9’, Faith Tembo 20’,30’,41’, Mary Mukupa 44’, Bupe Banda 25’| Peggy Phiri 58’) 
ZANACO Ladies 3-0 National Assembly 
( Tisilile Lungu 10’, Blessings Zangose Zulu 33’, Regina Chanda 35’) 
Nchanga Rangers Queens 0-2 Green Buffaloes WFC 
(Diana Banda 55’, 67’) 




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