| Aaaron Mubanga | Jamuary 5, 2025 | Sporting Lusaka frontline of 2023/2024 was one of the most lethal combinations of youngsters have seen play with my own eyes in recent past. Winger Tatenda ‘TK’ Kunsanama, striker Robert ‘Sugar Sugar’ Banda and winger Lewis Mwachisemo combined for an incredible 50 goals. TK today has joined National League side Aguila Stars, Mwachisemo is on loan at Red Arrows, Banda is also in loan at Atletico Lusaka, moved from playing Division 4 football direct to Super League. On match days, the Sporting Lusaka starting line up had 3 constant features with the trio and Enock ‘Samedo’ Munkombwe and Kelvin Mulenga [now at Konkola Blades] playing behind them. TK would always be playing for the cut back his trade mark, assisted 12 goals that season. Lewis is a machine, his work rate, his final ball in the box and then his knack to be at the right place at the right time was just beautiful to see. At Independence Stadium the #TheGlamourBoys were unplayable and went into every match as the favorites partly because of this trio. One of theb St games I have watched in the last two seasons and half was Sporting Lusaka vs Milbake at Independence Stadium, Milbake came from a 3-1 down to level matters. And then Robert Banda came alive, the boy went on to win a penalty, score it, and then won the ball off the goalkeeper to score a goal to win the match 5-3, he also assisted the opener. He was part of the team that qualified to the U17 AFCON and then the World Cup where they qualified to the round of 16. TK would so often score long range beauties after cutting in from the edge of the box. Lewis Mwachisemo would always either assist or score a goal almost every game. One of the proudest moments for me is seeing my boys make moves and do things. At the moment, Peter Subakanya has taken the FAZ Lusaka Provincial Division 3 football by storm with his goal scoring prowess [10 goals in 12 apps]. In Blessings Sinyangwe, Choonya Shampongo, Victor ‘Bebem’ Simazuwo, Moses Mwela, Bongani Salei, Darius Musonda and Lucky Daka, there’s another production waiting to he unleashed. Others are goapkeeper John Mwela, Handson Chulu, James Nene Sibeene, Martin Tumbwe, Joseph Njobvu and Gift Banda. Sporting Lusaka are currently top of the log with 31 points [Won 9, Drawn 4 and Lost 1, scored 29 goals in 14 matches].
Zambia U17 captain Jonathan Kalimina has arrived in Austria ahead of a month long training camp with Red Bull Salzburg. The highly rated youngster left for Europe on Saturday after featuring in Kafue Celtic’s 3-2 away victory over Aguila Stars in the league. The teenage sensation has attracted a lot attention from a host of clubs in Europe after his performance at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. The ZamFoot Crew can exclusively reveal that the likes of Chelsea, Brentford and Brighton are believed to have expressed interest in Kalimina. This is Kalimina’s third attachment with Red Bull Salzburg. Last year he spent 2 weeks at Red Bull Salzburg. Kalimina will be part of Red Bull Salzburg’s winter break pre-season camp in Turkey. The teenage left back will feature against Polish side Rakow Czestochowa on Thursday Red Bull Salzburg will also face Serbian giangs Red Star Belgrade next week on Thursday. Kafue Celtic through Fredric Kanoute’s 12 management have built a relationship with Red Bull Salzburg. Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu joined the Austrian side from Kafue Celtic in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Power Dynamos produced a composed performance to secure a 2-0 win over Mutondo Stars at Arthur Davies Stadium and move up to second place on the league table. The visitors started on the front foot and could have taken an early lead, with Brian Masanyinga striking the outside of the post while Moses Shumah blazed over from a promising position. The deadlock was finally broken in the 32nd minute when Ayodeji Bamidele calmly converted from the penalty spot, giving Power Dynamos a deserved 1-0 advantage at the break. Power maintained their dominance after halftime and doubled their lead soon after the restart. Moses Shumah made amends for his earlier miss by unleashing a powerful effort inside the box that flew into the roof of the net. Although Power Dynamos continued to create several opportunities, they were unable to add to their tally. Head coach Oswald Mutapa rotated his squad in the second half, bringing on Linos Mwakaza Jr, Emmanuel Osoro, Kapembwa Musonda, Austin Muwowo and Daniel Adoko, as Ishmael Ankobo, Frederick Mulambia, Owen Tembo, Prince Mumba and Shumah were withdrawn. Speaking after the match, Mutapa praised the victory but called for greater control and sharper finishing. “We should show that we are champions and not allow our opponents to enjoy the game,” he said. The victory lifts Power Dynamos to second place on 29 points, two behind leaders Red Arrows. They will next face Green Eagles at home on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Zambia U17 Womens national team has been drawn against Rwanda for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Rwanda will host the Copper Princesses on the weekend of 10-12 April 2026 in the first leg in Kigali. The second leg will be played a week later in Lusaka. The winner between the two sides will face either DR Congo or Djibouti in the second round. Should Zambia progress to the third round then a match against neighbours neighbours Malawi is on the cards. But Malawi has to navigate past Burundi and either South Sudan or Ethiopia. Zambia will be aiming for a fourth World Cup appearance.