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The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in men’s international association football and it is governed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11, after founding president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (“KK”) who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. After the country adopted multiparty politics, the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo, the “Copper Bullets”. The team has three Africa Cup of Nations final appearances to its credit, winning the 2012 tournament with victory over Ivory Coast in the final. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals.

U-23 must defend better – Mutapa

By NDINAWE SIMPELWE – Chipolopolo 3-3 Under-23ZAMBIA Under-23 team coach Osward Mutapa (below) says character alone without working on team weakness is dead. Mutapa said this after watching his team show character by coming from 3-1 down against the senior national team to draw 3-3. Read more

Sunzu gets Chipolopolo recall

By NDINAWE SIMPELWEZAMBIA stand-in coach Moses Sichone has made a surprise call to forgotten defender Stopilla Sunzu for the November 17 international friendly match against Israel.Read more

Chipolopolo get Israeli friendly

By SAMUEL LKHANDA-THE Chipolopolo will play Israel in an international friendly match during the November FIFA window in Europe.FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala in a statement yesterday said the match will be played at Petach Tikva Stadium.Kashala said the game against Israel is part of FAZ’s long term plan to keep the Chipolopolo engaged ahead […]

Go Get Them Boys – Kamanga

[Times of Zambia] FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says it is time for the Chipolopolo to turn a corner ahead of the must-win Cameroon 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Algeria this Thursday.

Zambia Chipolopolo At Point of No Return

[CAF] Zambia Chipolopolo arrive at the point of no return on March 25, when they host defending Total Africa Cup od Nations champions Algeria in the penultimate Group H qualifier at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Zambia Prepare for CHAN With Three Friendlies in Yaoundé

[CAF] Zambia Chipolopolo made the early trip to Cameroon on 30 December 2020, to take part in a four-nation pre-tournament friendly starting this weekend in Yaoundé, as preparation for the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroon 2020 that w...

Chipolopolo Resume AFCON Rescue Mission

[CAF] Zambia begins the battle to resuscitate their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fortunes when they host Botswana on 12 November in a must-win Group H fixture at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Short-Handed Kenya Tackle Zambia At Nyayo

[Nation] Harambee Stars take on Zambia's Chipolopolo in an international friendly match on Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium from 4pm.

Malawi Lose in Friendly With Zambia

[Nyasa Times] Malawi national football team on Wednesday lost 0-1 to Zambia's Chipolopolo during an international friendly at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia.

I’m Watching Your Fitness – Micho

[Times of Zambia] Chipolopolo coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic has urged national team players to take the online training sessions seriously to help them keep physically fit during the season break because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

‘COVID-19 – Big Challenge’

[Times of Zambia] FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will present a big challenge for Zambian coaches to show their expertise during this difficult time when group gatherings have been banned.

‘Micho’ in, Finally

[Times of Zambia] Serbian Milutin 'Micho' Sredojević is set to ink a two year-deal as Chipolopolo coach with his salary believed to be around US$25, 000.

Chipolopolo, Zebras Face Off

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -The Zebras will play Chipolopolo of Zambia in the 2020 CHAN qualifier game on July 26 in Francistown.

Malawi Skipper Apologises for the Zambia Loss in Cosafa Cup

[Nyasa Times] Malawi national football team captain, Christopher John Banda, has apologised to football fans for the loss to Zambia's Chipolopolo boys in the quarter finals of the COSAFA Cup at Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

Warriors Raise Shields for Copper Bullets

[Namibian] THE Brave Warriors are in for a taxing battle with the Chipolopolo at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on Saturday as they look to finalise qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, say Zambia-based duo Tiberius Lombard and Petr...

Namibia Must Fall, Says Chipolopolo Coach Chiyangi

[Times of Zambia] Chipolopolo stand-in coach Aggrey Chiyangi says there would be no free gifts from Zambia when his side takes on Namibia in a formality Group K match of the 2019 Africa Cup qualifier against Namibia.

Football Body Let Me Down, Says Chipolopolo Coach

[Times of Zambia] Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroeck says he is disappointed with the perception the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) created to the outside world.