Sources in Kumasi, Ghana where the Zambian national team is based, revealed that the Chipolopolo Boys were forced to cancel Thursday morning's training session to…
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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.
Zambia coach Patrick Phiri got the final signal of his team's inability to score when the Chipolopolo fought to a barren draw against Ghana's King…
Zambia captain Chris Katongo is aware that the Chipolopolo will face a tough task when they lock horns with Africa's best in the upcoming Nations…
Zambia touched down in Accra on Sunday night, becoming the first of 16 teams participating in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations to arrive. The…
The Chipolopolo have summoned three players from their standby list as they prepare for the African Cup of Nations of 2008. Zambia's head coach Patrick…
Zambia coach Patrick Phiri says he is happy with his side's preparations for the African Cup of Nations. Captain Christopher Katongo, who plays for Danish…
Zambia coach Patrick Phiri has told his players – and the loyal Chipolopolo fans – that his side can reach the World Cup in South…
Zambian football has come a long way since 1993. The Chipolopolo – ‘Copper Bullets' – are best known globally for the tragedy in that year…
First and foremost I must commend the Zambian team for staging one of the best showcases of brilliance. The game was always going to favor…