Zambia
Zambia’s Ex-President Must Be Sent Home for Burial, Court Rules
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa, should be buried in Zambia against his family’s wishes. Lungu’s burial has been the subject of a two-month dispute between Zambia’s government, which had planned a state funeral for him in Lusaka, and his family, who wanted him […]
US Imposes $15,000 Visa Bonds on Tourists from Malawi and Zambia
The United States Department of State has announced that tourists from Malawi and Zambia will be subject to bonds of up to $15,000 should they visit the country on tourist visas. The idea, announced earlier this week, is to impose bonds on countries whose citizens have high rates of overstaying their US visas. Tourists from […]
WAFCON 2024: Häuptle Concedes Nigeria’s Dominance After Zambia’s Crushing Exit
Zambia head coach Nora Häuptle has admitted that her side was outclassed by a superior Nigerian team following the Copper Queens’ 5-0 defeat to the Super Falcons in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, Morocco. Played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Friday evening, the much-anticipated encounter […]
WAFCON 2024: Rampant Super Falcons Crush Zambia 5–0 to Book Semi-Final Spot
Nigeria’s Super Falcons sent a powerful message to their continental rivals with a dominant 5–0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing their place in the semi-finals in emphatic style. The nine-time African champions wasted no time asserting their authority at the Stade Mohamed V in […]
WAFCON 2024: Madugu Acknowledges Zambia’s Threat, Backs Super Falcons to Advance
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has admitted that Zambia pose a serious threat ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 quarter-final clash today Friday 18th July, but remains fully confident in his team’s ability to secure victory and progress. The high-stakes encounter between Nigeria and the Copper Queens will take place […]
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Receive Kits Just in Time for Zambia Showdown
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have finally received their official training kits from global sportswear giant Nike, following a frustrating week-long delay caused by customs clearance issues in Morocco. The kits were delivered to the team’s base at the Ibis Casablanca Hotel on Thursday evening, just hours before their crucial 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of […]
WAFCON 2024: Zambia Coach Häuptle Talks Tough Ahead of Super Falcons Showdown
Zambia head coach Nora Häuptle has sent a clear message of intent ahead of her side’s highly anticipated quarter-final clash with Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that the Copper Queens fear no opponent — not even the nine-time champions. Häuptle made the bold declaration during her post-match press conference […]
WAFCON 2024: Kundananji declares Zambia Ready for Super Falcons Showdown
Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has confidently declared that the Copper Queens are ready to take on any opponent in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) — including continental giants Nigeria. Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over DR Congo in their final Group A fixture, Zambia secured a spot in […]
WAFCON 2024: Morocco, Zambia Seal Quarter-Final Spots on Final Group Day
Hosts Morocco and Zambia have secured their spots in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following narrow but decisive victories in their final Group A matches on Saturday. Yasmin Mrabet’s first-half penalty was the difference as Morocco edged Senegal 1-0 in Rabat to finish top of the group, while Racheal […]
Banda Brace Fires Zambia Past Senegal in Five-Goal WAFCON Thriller
Zambia reignited their title ambitions at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in a pulsating Group A encounter on Wednesday at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. After being held to a 2-2 draw by hosts Morocco in their opening game, the Copper Queens knew only […]