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FAZ Appoints Moses Sichone as New Chipolopolo Head Coach
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the appointment of Moses Sichone as the new head coach of the Zambia national football team, Chipolopolo. Sichone is a former Chipolopolo defender and long-serving assistant coach.
According to the association, Sichone will be assisted by his former teammates Andrew Sinkala and Perry Mutapa. Sinkala, who has been based in Germany, joins the national setup alongside Mutapa, who currently serves as head coach of Green Eagles.
Makinka Praises Junior Chipolopolo’s Comeback Win Over Indonesia
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Zambia Under-17 head coach Dennis Makinka has commended his players for their fighting spirit following a 3-1 comeback victory against Indonesia in their opening match at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Zambia appeared to have made a dream start when Mapalo Simute found the back of the net just 24 seconds into the match, connecting with a Kelvin Chipelu cross. However, their celebrations were short-lived.
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Government Reportedly Prioritizes Rebuilding Chipolopolo Over AFCON 2025 Title Pursuit
The Zambian government has reportedly indicated that its main focus is on rebuilding a strong Senior Men’s National Football Team rather than exerting pressure on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
According to Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu, the Chipolopolo squad is said to be going through a period of instability, and the emphasis should therefore be on developing a team that can bring honors in the future. He is reported to have explained.
Football Standings
Here's a glimpse of various football standings from around the world:
| League | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINA: Torneo Betano - Clausura | Banfield - Aldosivi | 0:1 |
| ARGENTINA: Torneo Betano - Clausura | Sarmiento Junin - Instituto | 2:1 |
| BRAZIL: Serie A Betano | Fortaleza - Gremio | 2:2 |
| BRAZIL: Serie A Betano | Mirassol - Palmeiras | 2:1 |
| CANADA: Canadian Premier League - Play Offs | Atl. Ottawa - Cavalry | 2:1 (AET) |
| CHILE: Liga de Primera | Cobresal - Everton | 1:2 |
| COLOMBIA: Primera A - Clausura | America De Cali - U. Magdalena | 3:0 |
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