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The 2025 Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup to be launched tomorrow 

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The Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup is set to launch tomorrow according to a press statement accessed by the ZamFoot Crew. 
The tournament which is solely sponsored by Saudi Arabia based Zambian forward Fashion Sakala Jnr will see Eastern Province based sides face off in the race for regional supremacy.
The launch will be held at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata, and will bring on board various stakeholders to celebrate and discuss the future of Eastern Province Football.
Sakala has pumped in K1.6 Million into the tournament that is running for a second year in a row
The former Rangers man recently revealed that Women’s Football will benefit K400,000 from the budget. 
The men’s side will draw from a pool of K700,000 while the remaining K500,000 will be used to sponsor 20 rural tournaments. 
BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT;OFFICIAL: FAZ EASTERN PROVINCE SET 15th APRIL AS LAUNCH DATE OF THE 2025 K1.6 MILLION PROVINCIAL FASHION SAKALA JR CUP TOURNAMENT.
PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ),
Eastern Province 
P.O Box 510468 – Chipata.
14th April, 2025
THE 2025 EASTERN PROVINCE FASHION SAKALA JR CUP COMPETITION TO BE LAUNCHED ON 15th APRIL 2025.
This year’s cost has been pegged at K1.6 million and has been divided to K700,000 for the men’s tournament, K400,000 for the Women’s Tournament and K500,000 for the Rural Areas 20 Tournaments.
Eastern Province Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Chairperson Patrick Nyirenda revealed that the launch will be held at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata, will bring on board various stakeholders to celebrate & discus the future of Eastern Province Football.
Meanwhile Fashion Sakala Jr said the cup tournament aims to provide greater opportunities for young footballers in the Province to showcase their skills and embark on their journey towards professional football.
The event will commence at 10:30 hours, and all invited guests are expected to be on board at 10:00 hours.
“The 2025 Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup is a landmark initiative with an investment of 1.6 million Kwacha. The launch event is set to take place on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 at Chansolo Lodge in Chipata,” Nyirenda said
“This historic occasion will bring together selected club officials, representatives of the business community and members of the press to witness and celebrate the launch while discussing the future of football in Eastern Province. The event will commence at 10:30 hrs, with all attendees kindly requested to be seated by 10:00 hours,” He adds
Sakala said this year’s K1.6 million allocation towards the Provincial cup reflects dedication to the established leagues as well as empowering rural communities.
The Provincial FAZ boss who reiterated Fashion Sakala Jr cup tournament goal to nurturing talent, promoting competitive sportsmanship and fostering unity through football across the province, said two guest teams will be unveiled to the public during the launch tomorrow.
“The Association attach great value to this tournament because it’s a basis for growth and also a basis for exposure for our young talent and cohesion in the province. Also just to bring a bit about excitement; this year’s tournament will have two guest teams, I’m sure the province will be excited to know who these are, we implore them to pay attention to the launch and they will get to know the details of the guest teams that are coming to be part of the tournament to add more flavour and excitement to our tournament this year,” Said Eastern Province FAZ boss Patrick Nyirenda
He further disclosed the Tournament Organizing Committee (TOC) along with various sub-committees that will manage and play a crucial role in ensuring smooth planning and execution of this year’s prestigious tournament as follows:
MEN’S TOURNAMENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (TOC)
1. Moses Zulu – Chairperson
2. Chris Chani – Vice Chairperson
3. Teddy Zulu – Secretary
4. Henry Mwape – Committee member
5. Mtonga Stepheal – Committee member 
6. Kyembe Macnon- Security
WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (TOC):
1. Stephen Mawere – Chairperson 
2. Alex Nawa  – Vice Chairperson
3. Mula Makundwe – Secretary 
4. Sepiso Moola – Vice secretary
5. Mwale Mighty John – Committee member 
6. Regina Mwanza – Committee member 
TOURNAMENT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:
1. General Mulimina – Chairperson
2. Lungisani Phiri- Vice Chairperson
3. Eliud Chilembo – Secretary
4. Edward Jere – Committee member 
5. Chipangula Dube – Committee member 
TECHNICAL SELECTORS (INDIVIDUAL AWARDS):
MEN’S 
1. Ezekiel Siamalambo – Provincial TD
2. Cosmas Chishimba
3. Chibisa Banda
4. James Kalimina Snr
WOMEN’S 
1. Thom Banda
2. Oliseh Chulu
3. Job Mwanza
For and on behalf of:
Eastern Province 
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO),
Maybin Mboola W.T
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER




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ABSA Cup semis back at Levy 

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The Absa Bank Zambia sponsored 2025 ABSA Cup semi-finals will take place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium after being moved to Kabwe earlier in the day. 
In a joint media statement from ABSA Bank Zambia and the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) the two major stakeholders confirmed the development. 
The semi finals were initially scheduled for 26 April at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, but were this morning moved to Railway Stadium, Kabwe citing security concerns following the Kitwe derby chaos
“This change follows incidents during a recent ZPL fixture and aims to ensure safety for all.” A joint statement from FAZ and ABSA read in the morning. 
That has now changed with the matches being taken back to Levy Mwanawasa Stadium after a thorough review of logistics, security and stakeholders engagements. 
Tickets for the semifinals are set to go on sale tomorrow via Computicket in Shoprite stores.
Defending Champions, Red Arrows will square off against Power Dynamos in the early kick off before 2019 winners Nkana take on record six time winners ZESCO United. 
The winners of this year’s edition will walk away with the K1,000,000 winners’ prize money.
Runners-up will receive K400,000 and there is also a travel subsidy of K50,000 to all teams. 
ABSA Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
12h30 Red Arrows vs Power Dynamos | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola 
15h00 ZESCO United Vs Nkana | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola.
Prize Money : Breakdown
🏆 Winning Team – K1,000,000
🥈 Runners-up – K400,000
⭐ Player of the Tournament – K25,000
⚽ Golden Boot (Top Scorer) – K25,000
🧤 Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) – K25,000
💰 QF, Semi-Final, Final Man of the Match – K15,000
Travel Subsidy – K30,000 – K50,000 (depending on distance)




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Songa wins promotion in Israel 

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Chipolopolo winger Chipyoka Songa on Monday won promotion to the Israeli topflight with Hapoel Petah Tikva. 
Petah Tikva secured promotion to the Israeli Premier League after a 1-0 win against Bnei Yehuda which took them to 78 points. 
The 1-0 win was Petah Tikva’s sixth consecutive league victory and gave the signal for celebrations.
Petah Tikva returned to the topflight just one year after being relegated from the Premier League.  
Chipyoka has registered seven goals and eight assists in 34 games across all club competitions this season.
Songa joined the then Israeli second tier side in July 2024 penning a one year loan deal from nine time Zambia Super League side ZESCO United with an option to buy at the end of the season. 
Songa spent last season on loan at Nes Ziona where he had a fairly good season scoring 9 goals and provided four assists.




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Faith Kaunda ecstatic after Copper Princesses debut 

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Youngster Faith Kaunda finally made her Copper Princesses debut on Saturday in the team’s 2-1 win over Benin in the third and final round of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, first leg. 
Kaunda came off the bench to play in an unfamiliar left back position and impressed despite it being her first game. 
Kaunda was left ecstatic after a dream debut and revealed that coach Carol Kanyemba gave her confidence that she can do it despite it being her first game in national colours. 
The 13 year old ZedPro Sports Foundation forward was happy to be involved in the second goal scored by Mercy Chipasula.
“I am very happy to have made my debut. The coach encouraged me to play, she said she knew it was my first time but she was confident that I could play,” Kaunda told the ZamFoot Crew. 
“I am happy that the pass I gave ended up with us winning a foul and us scoring the second goal. For the second leg, we need to have love as a team so that we can win the second half because this was the first leg.”
“To the fans I want to say thank you for coming to watch us,”She added. 
Meanwhile skipper Mercy Chipasula described the match against Benin as a tough encounter. 
Chipasula says the team needs to work hard in the second leg to win the game and not concede a goal. 
“The game was not easy, it was very difficult, the way we watched them and how they played was very different. We need to work hard in the second leg like the way we did here after conceding we pulled up our socks. We need to win in Togo and avoid conceding so we need to work hard as a team,” he said. 
“I am happy to have scored. As a captain I have to lead by example. I kept pushing my teammates so that we kept pushing until the end of the match.”
The second leg will be staged at a neutral venue in Lome on Saturday, 26 April 2025, following a decision to host Benin’s home fixture in Togo. 
The overall winner over two legs will qualify for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 to be held in October. 




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