ZAMBIAN FOOTBALL IS SUFFERING, SAYS FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR KEEGAN CHIPANGO

ZAMBIAN FOOTBALL IS SUFFERING, SAYS FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR KEEGAN CHIPANGO By Vital Reporter Zambian football is suffering under Keith Mweemba as Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), complains veteran football administrator Keegan Chipango. And Chipango says Mweemba’s aloofness to advice and treating people with dissenting views as his enemies is ultimately costing Zambian football. In an interview, […] The post ZAMBIAN FOOTBALL IS SUFFERING, SAYS FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR KEEGAN CHIPANGO first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye link up again for night out in Milan

American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye have been spotted together again, this time during Milan Fashion Week. The pair were seen chatting and spending time together at an afterparty in Milan on Tuesday, September 22, with videos showing them enjoying drinks and mingling at the event. The latest outing comes months after […] The post American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye link up again for night out in Milan first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Former Nigerian footballer captain Troost-Ekong converts to Islam

Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has converted to Islam after reportedly reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar. The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Ahli, reportedly embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab. Islamic scholar, Dr Muhammad Salah, also shared a video on his verified Facebook page showing Troost-Ekong […] The post Former Nigerian footballer captain Troost-Ekong converts to Islam first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Football coach sacked for telling female referee “this is a man’s game”

Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve team coach after he refused to let go of a female referee’s hand and said “don’t forget this is a man’s game”. Federico Higuain, brother of former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, was sent off and given a two-match suspension for the incident during an […] The post Football coach sacked for telling female referee “this is a man’s game” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

AFRICAN FOOTBALL STAR SADIO MANÉ REPORTEDLY INVESTS $20 MILLION IN MASSIVE MANGO PROJECT SET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS AS HE CHOOSES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OVER LUXURY LIFESTYLE

 AFRICAN FOOTBALL STAR SADIO MANÉ REPORTEDLY INVESTS $20 MILLION IN MASSIVE MANGO PROJECT SET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS AS HE CHOOSES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OVER LUXURY LIFESTYLE 省 Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is being widely praised after reports emerged that he has invested approximately $20 million into a large-scale agricultural project focused on mango […] The post AFRICAN FOOTBALL STAR SADIO MANÉ REPORTEDLY INVESTS $20 MILLION IN MASSIVE MANGO PROJECT SET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS AS HE CHOOSES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OVER LUXURY LIFESTYLE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

“YOU TOLD US THAT A YEAR AGO” — KUSHNER CHALLENGES PUTIN OVER DONBAS CLAIM

“YOU TOLD US THAT A YEAR AGO” — KUSHNER CHALLENGES PUTIN OVER DONBAS CLAIM Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could capture the remaining parts of Ukraine’s Donbas within several months, according to The New York Times. During a September 5 meeting in Moscow, Kushner […] The post “YOU TOLD US THAT A YEAR AGO” — KUSHNER CHALLENGES PUTIN OVER DONBAS CLAIM first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad for its upcoming UEFA Nations League matches

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad for its upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, with new head coach Jorge Jesus retaining the 41-year-old captain. Ronaldo had previously said that this summer’s FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament, but he has yet to reveal when he plans to bring his […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad for its upcoming UEFA Nations League matches first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

NBA superstar LeBron James is being paid nearly four times his new NBA salary in new sponsorship deal

NBA superstar LeBron James will reportedly be paid more for his endorsement of Polymarket than he will by the NBA franchise. According to Front Office Sports, the 41-year-old Philadelphia 76ers star is getting $15 million annually from the controversial prediction market. This comes after the billionaire basketball star took a pay cut from his previous […] The post NBA superstar LeBron James is being paid nearly four times his new NBA salary in new sponsorship deal first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Footballer Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and possessing ‘hippy crack’

Former Premier League footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possessing laughing gas. The ex-England winger, 31, could get locked up for two years after his £270,000 Lamborghini motorway crash. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to driving a Lamborghini Urus dangerously on the M25, the M3, the A327 […] The post Footballer Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and possessing ‘hippy crack’ first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Kenya beats United Kingdom to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya has been awarded the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after winning the bid against competition from the United Kingdom. The decision was announced during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting held in Budapest, marking a historic milestone for African athletics. The 2029 championships will mark the first time the global flagship […] The post Kenya beats United Kingdom to host 2029 World Athletics Championships first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Carter Efe Dares Wizkid to Boxing Match, Claims ‘Machala’ Elevated Superstar’s Career

Carter Efe Dares Wizkid to Boxing Match, Claims ‘Machala’ Elevated Superstar’s Career Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe has ignited a fiery debate within the Afrobeats community, publicly challenging superstar Wizkid to a boxing match while asserting that his 2022 viral hit ‘Machala’ played a pivotal role in boosting the music icon’s global profile. Speaking […] The post Carter Efe Dares Wizkid to Boxing Match, Claims ‘Machala’ Elevated Superstar’s Career first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

CHARLES CHIMUMBWA: FROM THE BOXING PROMOTER TO PARLIAMENT

CHARLES CHIMUMBWA: FROM THE BOXING PROMOTER TO PARLIAMENT Born on 2 January 1959, Chimumbwa’s political journey was anything but a straight road. In fact, if Zambian politics had traffic signs, Chimumbwa’s career would probably have ignored most of them. Before becoming a Member of Parliament, Chimumbwa was a boxing promoter, running Chimumbwa Stables and organising […] The post CHARLES CHIMUMBWA: FROM THE BOXING PROMOTER TO PARLIAMENT first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Cape Verde’s Vozinha is on the Ballon d’Or Goalkeeper of the Year shortlist. That’s not a sentence many people would have predicted a year ago.

Cape Verde’s Vozinha is on the Ballon d’Or Goalkeeper of the Year shortlist. That’s not a sentence many people would have predicted a year ago. The 40-year-old, real name Josimar José Évora Dias, is one of ten names in the running after the summer he had at the World Cup. Cape Verde were making their […] The post Cape Verde’s Vozinha is on the Ballon d’Or Goalkeeper of the Year shortlist. That’s not a sentence many people would have predicted a year ago. first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Not less than nine children are claiming to be sons and daughters of the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni, on away goal rule

Not less than nine children are claiming to be sons and daughters of the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni, on away goal rule. And the nine have since written to the Royal Family, through their lawyer, demanding to be included as beneficiaries of the late Paramount Chief’s estate. Officially, it was reported that Paramount Chief Mpezeni […] The post Not less than nine children are claiming to be sons and daughters of the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni, on away goal rule first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

ZELENSKY REJECTS CEDING DONBAS TO RUSSIA IN EXCHANGE FOR PEACE

ZELENSKY REJECTS CEDING DONBAS TO RUSSIA IN EXCHANGE FOR PEACE Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly rejected any proposal that would require Kyiv to cede the Donbas to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement, following talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Kyiv is also pressing Washington for additional Patriot air-defense […] The post ZELENSKY REJECTS CEDING DONBAS TO RUSSIA IN EXCHANGE FOR PEACE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

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Germany defender Rüdiger announces international retirement

Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger has called time on his international career. The 33-year-old, who played for Chelsea, made his last appearance for Germany at the 2026 World Cup two months ago. He earned 86 caps over 12 years with the national team.

AUGUSTINE MUKOKO IS A SAD SIGHT — HIS ARTICLES SHOULD BE TREATED WITH DISREGARD

An opinion piece takes aim at Augustine Mukoko, calling his recent articles a sad sight and urging readers to ignore them. The author points to Mukoko's long record of picking fights with Zambian football federation presidents and, more recently, national political figures. The piece argues his confrontational style has worn thin.

Jose Mourinho sends message to Lionel Messi following his retirement

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho sent a message to Lionel Messi after Messi announced his retirement from international football. Mourinho said the World Cup will not be the same without him. Messi confirmed the news on his Instagram account.

PITSO MOSIMANE IS BACK: BAFANA BAFANA HAVE A NEW COACH

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as the coach of Bafana Bafana. The South African Football Association confirmed the appointment on Tuesday after weeks of negotiations. He takes over the role following the tenure of Hugo Broos.

BARBRA’S COACH FIRED

The Orlando Pride fired head coach Seb Hines and his assistant. The decision came after a 2-1 loss to the Utah Royals, marking the team's 12th defeat of the season. The club currently sits outside the playoff spots.