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
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. By FAZ Media
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’)
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’)
