…as wasteful Zesco United drop points

ABRACE from Ronald “Sate Sate” Kampamba was all Nkana needed to move to the summit of group C after thumping Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko 3-1 in a CAF Confederations Cup fixture played yesterday at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.

left footed strike five minutes ond yellow card for his carebefore the half hour mark. less challenge on Yacoubu. Yacoubu almost snatched With Nkana reduced to another equaliser for Kotoko ten men, Chambeshi introbut was unfortunate as he duced central defender, Ben saw his tion shot Sports, going off Liwewe target challenged Bah and for who deadlock are eager breaker to sign the Zanaco in the 36th people minute. who were accusing Tshimenga the as- duo. in the 78th min

THE Football Association The of Wusakile sociation to outfit get the contruth from ute. the At is alleged that Mulenga has Kampamba Zambia contributed (FAZ) has expressed a cluded the players first said half to leading have been denied Despite received having an dominated offer from North Af- goal in both its halves shock over of the allegations game 2-1 that thanks the to chance goals to from join Tshiforeign clubs. play in the rican last giants quarter Zamalek, of the Al Ahly and after Fred it Tshimenga’s is stopping openlocal players menga and “I Kampamba. don’t know anything game, about Asante Wydad Kotoko Casablanca failed leading the er from a from penalty joining 18-minutes foreign clubs that. It’s the first time I’m to hear- catch up chase as Nkana for the picked 2017 MTN/FAZ Su- into the second before half. the Championship of ing about it but the best is its to second ask per win league in group Player C of of the Year.

Nkana African launched Nation the (CHAN) first tour- the players and hear from the them CAF if Confederations Meanwhile Nsabata Cup who is sen- attack in nament the third which minute kicks as off on the association has stopped following them sational last weeks’ Zanaco 2-1 vicFC first choice Mubanga January Kampamba 13 is over. failed from joining any team,” tory Liwewe over goal Al Hillah keeper FC has from been linked with to find Fred FAZ Tshimenga general secretary with Ponga Li- said. Sudan. a move to South African Premier his defence wewe splitting denied low that pass. the association Chipolopolo goal keeper Toaster The win Soccer moved League Nkana (PSL) to sides.

Nkana has managed not stopped to any take player from Nsabata and midfielder Augustine six points in It is group-C believed while that Mulenga fa- the lead signing in the for 18th a foreign minute club. Mulenga are reported to have Kotoko, at- vours who a picked move to their Casablanca, with as Tshimenga In an beat interview Kotoko’s with Daily Na- tracted interest from foreign second clubs defeat Zanaco of the having champialready given him shot stopper, Felix Anan, from onship dropped to fourth pothe penalty spot which Nkana sition with three points. won following Kwame BonMeanwhile, striker Lasu’s foul on Walter Bwalya inzarous Kambole scored a side the eighteen yard. late equaliser and rescured

However, Asante Kotoko wasteful Zesco United from responded with a goal three losing to ten man Al Himinutes later when Songwe lah Obdurman in a group Yacoubu restored parity after C match which ended 1-1 at beating Nkana goal keeper Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Alan Chibwe with a superbly Ndola. taken free kick a few inches The stalemate relegated away from the eighteen yard. Zesco United to second po

But Nkana had other ideas sition in group C with four as captain Walter Bwalya conpoints, two points behind nected with “Sate Sate” who group C leaders and rivals restored Nkana’s lead with a Nkana FC. MICHAEL MIYOBA

“Kalampa” began the second half as a more determined side with “Sate Sate” searching for his second goal which finally came in the 72nd minutes when the lethal top man pounced on Gift Zulu’s cross to make it 3-1.

Beston Chambeshi’s boys suffered a major setback in the 72nd minute when Ghanaian defender Richard Ocram was given marching orders after receiving his sec the green light to travel to Morocco

But the move has reportedly been complicated by FAZ who have requested that he delays join- ing any foreign club until after the 2018 African Nations Champion- ship (CHAN).

Liwewe however insisted that his association has not prevented anyone local player from going for greener pastures.

Mulenga and Nsabata are cur- rently in Mongu with the Zambia National Soccer team to prepare for the crucial CHAN tournament to be held in Morocco.

The Chipolopolo boys are in Group B of the 2018 CHAN tour- nament which will runs from Jan- uary 13 to February 14.

Nyirenda’s boys will do battle with group B opponents Namibia, Uganda and Ivory Coast and will face the cranes on January 14 in their opening match.

Zambia will be making its third appearance at the championship after finishing third in 2009 and in 2016 where they were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage.

Sports Reporter

THE Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) has donated K10,000 towards Catherine Phiri’s World Boxing Council (WBC) gold bantamweight defence title fight against South African Gabi- sile Tshabalala on August 27 at Government Complex in Lusaka.

At the handover ceremony at ZNBS head office in Lusaka yesterday, man- aging director Joseph Chikolwa said the bank was happy to partner with Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) to ensure the successful stag- ing of the event. Chikolwa expressed confidence that Catherine would de- fend the title as she was a fearless and tactical boxer in the ring.

“Catherine is a beacon of hope for many young ladies out there and we feel honoured to offer this sponsorship to her defence fight.

“Her fearlessness and tact in the ring is what gives us the confidence to side with the winning team through this sponsorship,” he said

He said the bank would use the day of the fight to put across messages of financial literacy. “Our involvement in this cause is influenced by the fact that boxing in Zambia has begun to attract large crowds which gives our brand an opportunity to interact with people.

‘‘We hope that in the process we can put across messages of financial literacy as the country looks towards increasing financial inclusion from the current 59.3 percent,” he said.

Chikolwa also invited Catherine to open a student account with ZNBS to secure her educational career. OQBP operations manager Christopher Malunga said the stable was humbled by the bank’s sponsorship package and will ensure the money is used for boxing.

“We are grateful to the bank’s donation towards the staging of this fight. Our budget for staging this fight is K790,000 and the deficit is now K180, 000. We are hopeful that the deficit will be met before the fight,” he said.

Catherine thanked ZNBS for supporting female boxing and gave an as- surance of victory on August 27.

“I am thankful for the sponsorship from ZNBS. This gives me the morale to train harder and ensure I defend the title, which I will definitely do,” she said.

He said it was time that every Zambian rallied behind President Lungu because that was what de- mocracy demanded.

“In politics, just like in sports, the Kalusha, in his congratulatory vanquished always have recourse to message to the President, also called challenge the result and take a loss for unity among Zambians. with some dignity instead of insult-

“Congratulations, President Lun- ing the referee and supporters of the gu and wishing you the best as you rival team. start administering Zambia for the “You may face the same team in next five years. The good thing is you future just like you may face the have foundation to build on as you same referee; so it is important to be try to create more jobs and reduce sober in one’s criticism after losing. poverty. ‘‘The time has now come We are one country and we must for all Zambians, regardless of their rally behind a winning candidate political affiliations, to move in unity whether we like him or not because under the spirit of One Zambia One that is what democracy entails,” he Nation,” he said. said

He advised those that lost the He said the immense goodwill elections to do self-examination on President Edgar Lungu had received where they went wrong and pick up. from the local and international

“In every game there is a winner monitors, like the influential local and a loser; I must know because I churches, the African Union, the have won some and lost some before. European Union, the United States What is important is once you have government and many more, was lost, you conduct an introspection clear testimony that HE Lungu won into your game, figure out where you the game fairly and squarely by all went wrong so that weight you can champion stand standards,” Muwowo not he said. to relax but to up, dust yourself and focus win and the work next hard Kalusha, to be the who world was champion. part of the Pa- game,” he said. “Muwowo is a very triotic good Front boxer. (PF) From campaign the time team, Kalusha said Lungu won the elec- said he was happy that he kicked the

he was an amateur boxer, we could see the po- tions fairly and squarely by all stand- 11 balls for a winning team. tential in him. But he shouldn’t relax, let Sat- urdays result get into his head. Let him remain focused he will soon be the world champion,

“The overall performance from all the boxers was excellent especially from the boxers from Lusaka. They showd that they were in the gym for a long time and were ready for their respec- tive bouts.

“As for boxers from Mitanda boxing stables, more needs to be done. The boxers will have to improve because their performances were below par. Their coach needs to do more,” Chomba said. He reaffirmed ZBF’s commitment to con- tribute to the growth of boxing in Zambia.

Chomba noted that arrangements were

celebrating Ronald Kampamba’s goal at Nkana Stadiam yesterday

stopped from registering However, Kashala said that “There is a rule that if players for the new season FAZ gave the club a chance a club does not play five because it has been replaced to register players but it failed games, it can be replaced NORTH Western Province- with another club while in division Zanaco, who to face do so Green on time, Buffaloes a situation today, needed and Shaibu’s three points. club did Nkana not were given a based FAZ division yesterday three reduced three. the gap with have 52. which delayed the league in tough play run most by Nchanga of the games in the last first half, forcing outfit, leaders Drill and Zanaco Blast FC to five points “I’m very when disappointed But Zanaco may the increase region. Kashala the gap to said eight that them season. into their It is own the half province most of the time but president they Wisdom beat Nchanga Shaibu Rangers with 1-0 the in way a Su- the current points if FAZ they overcome clubs voted the Zambia during Army the North out- the Chingola which resolved outfit fired to replace blunt shots his at goal. has accused per Division the Football Week 23 match executive played is handling at fit in things. today’s match Western at Sunset Province Stadium. conference Nkana club on returned account in of the lack second of half more or- Association Nchanga of Stadium Zambia (FAZ in Chingola. Why is the law not uniform? Walter Bwalya’s last week 66th and minute resolved goal to was ganised seriousness. and showed He the had urgency all the for an opener ) of unfairly The victory demoting pushed his Nkana Why to should 47 points it segregate? enough to give the relegate “Kalampa the Boys” club because the much of which time came to register early in his the players 66th minute. club. They are claiming that my lack of seriousness by the which he couldn’t, and he has

However FAZ general club did not fulfill some management. delayed the league in North secretary, Addrian Kashala fixtures last season but are “There is no valid complaint Western province,” he added. has denied the allegation, we the only club which failed here. Shaibu is just a noise And provincial registration

ZBF general secretary Bright Chomba said that noting that clubs in the to fulfill some fixtures? maker who wants to bring coordinator, Arthur Kamaloso

the performances by the boxers were excellent. province voted to relegate the “There are so many clubs confusion. He called me and emphasised that the decision

Boxer Mohamed Ibrahim Alfred Muwowo suc- club for failing to fulfil more which never played some I guided him to register his to relegate Drill and Blast

cessfully defended his African Boxing Union than five fixtures last season. games but they haven’t players and if you ask him FC from division three was

(ABU) Flyweight title on his first attempt via a Speaking in an interview, been punished like us. Why today, his players have not made by clubs 3rd round who attended knockout over 35-year old Dalisizwe Shaibu said that it is unfair should the law be applied in been registered,” Kashala the regional Komani conference of South last Africa. that his club has been isolation?” Shaibu said. said. week. His stablemate Rolita Muzeya also defended her World Boxing Council (WBC) Welterweight belt after beating Malawian boxer Ruth Chis- ale’s on split point decision in a tightly contested

The Wusakile outfit concluded the first half leading 2-1 thanks to goals from Tshimenga and

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