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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.

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.

Zaafouri Eyes Chipolopolo Job

[Times of Zambia] FIRED AL Hilal coach Irad Zaafouri says he would be interested in the Chipolopolo job that will be vacant next month.

New Zambia Trainer Vandenbroeck Relishing Adventure

[CAF] Newly appointed Zambia coach Sven Vandenbroek is promising nothing but hard work to successfully steer Chipolopolo through the Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2019 qualifiers.

Warriors, Chipolopolo Through to Cosafa Cup Final

[Namibian] Zimbabwe goalkeeper George Chigova proved the hero again as the Warriors sealed a Cosafa Cup final berth against Zambia with a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Lesotho after their semi-final finished 0-0 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on ...

Cosafa Chase Begins

[Times of Zambia] Polokwane, South Africa -THE Chipolopolo begin their quest for a fifth COSAFA Cup title today when they meet stubborn Namibia in the quarterfinals this afternoon at Old Peter Mokaba Sadium in Polokwane.

Chipolopolo Coach Quits

[Zambia Reports] The Football Association of Zambia has announced that national coach Wedson Nyirenda has resigned.

Fire Me If You Can, Says Chipolopolo Coach

[Times of Zambia] National team coach Wedson Nyirenda has dared his employers, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), to fire him if they can, giving credence to social media reports that he had quit on April Fools' Day.

Not Zambia Again for a Friendly!

[Zimbabwe Standard] It is becoming repeatedly boring that whenever the Fifa international day for friendly matches arrives, the opponents for the Warriors are always the Chipolopolo of Zambia.

Chipolopolo Aim At Falcons

[Times of Zambia] Zambia tonight gets the sternest of tests in their resolve to win the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title when Sudan comes calling in a quarter-final clash at the Stade de Marrakech.

Brave Warriors, Chipolopolo Draw in Casablanca

[Namibian] Namibia will play Morocco in the quarterfinals of the Chan tournament after they drew 1-1 against Zambia in their final Group B match in Casablanca on Monday night.

Soccer – Chipolopolo Rise On FIFA Ladder

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA has moved up two places on the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking released yesterday to 72 in the World but still stagnant in 15th on the continent.

Chipolopolo Shoot Down Elephants

[Zambia Reports] Zambia maintained its hundred percent record at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with Augustine Mulenga putting up a stellar performance that not only won him man of the match but sent Ivory Coast packing from the tournament.

Chipolopolo in New Kit At CHAN

[Zambia Reports] The Zambia national team this morning trained in the new KoPa kit at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Chipolopolo Shine in Warm Up Match

[Zambia Reports] The Zambia Men's Football National Team made short work of Division One outfit Circuit City beating them 5-1 in a practice match played at Nkoloma Stadium.

Chaila Doubtful for CHAN

[Zambia Reports] Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda says his charges are almost at full capacity in terms of preparedness for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Skipper Mweene Promises Lions for Chrismas Present

[Zambia Reports] Chipolopolo skipper Kennedy Mweene has promised soccer fans an early Christmas present by beating Cameroon in tomorrow's formality World Cup qualifying match slated for Levy Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola.