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Kids Will Never Know How Good These Were – Kabwe Warriors vs. Mighty Mufulira Wanderers

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May 17, 2025

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There was a time in Zambian football when the roar of the crowd wasn’t for social media clout or camera flashes—but for pure passion, pride, and regional glory. Long before hashtags and highlight reels, the fiercest and most iconic rivalry wasn’t the flashy Kitwe Derby between Nkana and Power Dynamos. It was the timeless, blood-and-sweat battle between Kabwe Warriors and Mighty Mufulira Wanderers.
For the older generation, these names bring back memories of packed stadiums, deafening cheers, and football played with soul. For today’s youth, they’re just names in old record books. But oh, kids will never know how good these were.
In the late 1960s, Mighty Mufulira Wanderers were the undisputed kings of the Zambian Super League. With a well-drilled squad, strong support from the mining town of Mufulira, and an almost mythical presence on the pitch, they swept aside opponents and built a legacy as one of the most successful clubs in Zambian history. By the end of their golden run, they had amassed nine league titles, a feat unmatched by most.
But every king eventually faces a challenger—and that challenger came in the form of Kabwe Warriors. Representing the railway town of Kabwe, Warriors were the underdogs that refused to stay down. In 1969, they shocked the nation by lifting their first league title, putting an end to Mighty’s dominance. The victory wasn’t just about silverware—it was a symbolic shift in Zambian football. The Warriors had arrived, and they weren’t going anywhere.
At the heart of the Warriors’ rise was the legendary Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu. A name spoken with reverence in every corner of the country, Chitalu was more than a footballer—he was a phenomenon. Known for his relentless energy, killer instinct in front of goal, and unmatched dedication, “Ucar” lit up the pitch like few ever could. In 1972, he reportedly scored over 100 goals in a calendar year, a feat that, though not officially recognized by FIFA, sparked debates around the world and etched his name into global football history.
According to one football fan who saw it all:
“When Warriors and Mighty met, it wasn’t just another match. It was a national event. The atmosphere was electric, the stakes high. You could feel the tension in the air as early as Wednesday ahead of a weekend fixture. Fans traveled miles, radios buzzed with pre-match predictions, and newspapers printed dramatic headlines. On the day of the match, towns would slow down—because nothing else mattered.”
These weren’t polished, sponsor-laden affairs. The pitches were rough, the gear basic, and the players played for the badge, not the paycheck. Yet, the quality of football, the technical brilliance, and the emotional intensity surpassed anything money could buy.
Today’s generation idolizes global stars—Mbappé, Haaland, Ronaldo—but Zambia had its own football gods. Names like Dickson Makwaza, Ashious Melu, Kenny Mwape, Bizwell Phiri, and of course, Godfrey Chitalu, are part of a golden era that helped shape Zambian football culture. They played with heart, carried entire communities on their shoulders, and gave fans something to believe in.
Now, with modern football dominated by foreign leagues and social media noise, that raw, authentic magic feels distant. But to those who lived it, or heard it from their fathers and grandfathers, Mighty vs. Warriors was the true rivalry.
So when we say, “Kids will never know how good these were,” it’s not just nostalgia—it’s truth. They’ll never fully grasp the feeling of standing shoulder to shoulder with thousands, chanting for your town, watching titans clash not for fame, but for honor.
The boots were heavier. The balls were stitched. The jerseys were baggy.
But the football? Unforgettable.
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Power’s Titus Chansa on top scorer award

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June 19, 2025

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At the beginning of the season, no one had fancied Titus Chansa to win the Golden Boot but the striker defied odds.
Chansa netted 13 goals to finish as MTN Super League joint scorer with Nkana’s Idris Mbombo.
Chansa was winning the accolade for the first time while for Mbombo, it was the second having bagged it in 2018.
Chansa started the season with Mutondo Stars before joining champions Power Dynamos during the January transfer window on a one year loan.
He had already netted nine times for Mutondo in the first round when he was trekking to title-chasers Power.
The four goals in Power colours in the second round were enough for him to etch his name in history books and help the Kitwe side win the title.
The Zambia international is over the moon after a stellar season.
“It feels good and it has motivated me to work extra hard in the coming seasons,” Chansa said.
Asked if the move to Power prevented him from scoring more than the four he managed, Chansa attributed the low scoring rate to injury.
“It only affected me the time I had an injury which led to not playing nine games plus.”
Chansa said he faced healthy competition from other strikers in the race for the golden boot.
“The competition was there in every game we had knowing that I was in the race for the Golden boot with players who have been in competition already…but it kept me motivated to challenge them despite having not won it before,” he said.
With his loan deal expiring in December, Chansa has big ambitions.
“My goals for next season is to maintain the same hard work especially scoring more goals, helping the team achieve in winning the Super League also to be part of the Zambia National Soccer Team.
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Chipasula joins Barbra Banda, Kundananji in WAFCON squad

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June 19, 2025

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Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle has named her final 24-member squad for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2025.
Häuptle has included teenage sensation Mercy Chipasula and Mapalo Maluba into her final team.
China based striker Fridah Mukoma has also made the cut.
The former Black Queens coach has named three goalkeepers in the squad with Catherine Musonda expected to be the first choice.
Despite struggling for game time since Häuptle took over, defender Martha Tembo has also made the team.
Vice Captain Grace Chanda returns to the side after missing the Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand through illness.
Chanda has been joined by her Orlando Pride teammates Prisca Chilufya and Barbra Banda.
Bay FC foward Racheal Kundananji wraps up the squad.
Zambia is in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and neighbours DR Congo.
The Copper Queens will face Morocco in the opening fixture on July 5.
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Exclusive: Blades, Riverplate reach agreement over Zansi and Saile

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June 19, 2025

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MTN Super League newcomers Konkola Blades have reached an agreement with ZPL National League side Riverplate to sign duo of striker Golden Zansi and defensive midfielder Benjamin Saile, the ZamFoot Crew can exclusively reveal.
The two clubs reached an agreement in the last 72 hours with the duo set to complete their move to the Chilabombwe based outfit.
The ZamFoot Crew understands that personal terms are currently being finalized to allow the two players to move to Blades.
Zansi who joined RiverPlate FC in 2022 won the FAZ Southern Province Division One League back to back and helped Riverplate qualify for the national League.
During his first season, Zansi scored only one goal during the National League playoffs against Mwaimwena Strikers.
In the 2023/2024 season, he scored 17 goals in the FAZ Southern Province Division One League despite missing 14 league games in the second round due to an injury.
During the 2024/2025 season, he was joint top scorer in the ZPL National League with 10 goals. He also contributed 5 Assists.
Golden Zansi’s RiverPlate Career:
30 goals for River Plate; 17 in the FAZ Southern Province Division One, 3 National League Playoffs (1 in 2023 and 2 in 2024), 10 ZPL National League goals.
Saeli on the other hand has played 2 seasons for River Plate featuring as a defensive midfielder.
His first season was the 2023/2024 season and helped the team win the FAZ Southern Province Division One League, and also qualified for the ZPL National League via playoffs.
He scored only one goal in a week 22 match against Kitwe United in Kitwe. He made 5 assists in the season.
Blades are seriously looking to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 MTN Super League season.
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