Football Association of Zambia

Football Association of Zambia
CAF
Founded 1929
Headquarters Football House Lusaka Zambia
FIFA affiliation 1964
CAF affiliation 1964
COSAFA affiliation 1997
President ZambiaAndrew Kamanga (2016 - Present)
Website www.fazfootball.com

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is the governing body of football in Zambia.[1] It was founded in 1929 and affiliated to FIFA in 1964. It is also a member of the Confederation of African Football and the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations. It organizes the Zambian Premier League and the national team.

The FAZ Secretariat known as Football House is located on Alick Nkhata Road in the capital Lusaka.

Executive Committee

  • President Zambia Andrew Kamanga
  • Vice President Zambia Richard Kazala (2016-2017) [2]
  • Treasurer Zambia Rix Mweemba
  • Member Zambia Brenda Kunda
  • Member Zambia Lee Kawanu
  • Member Zambia Dr Joseph Mulenga
  • Member Zambia Elijah Chileshe
  • Member Zambia Kabaso Kapambwe
  • Member Zambia Blackwell Siwale (2016 -17)[3]

Zambia National Football Team

The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. 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".[4]

The team has three Africa Cup of Nations final appearances to its credit. They were once holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning in the 2012 final against Ivory Coast.[5][6]

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach BelgiumSven Vandebroek ( July 2018 - )
  • Head Coach ZambiaWedson Nyirenda (September 2016 - June 2018)
  • Assistant Coach Zambia Aggrey Chiyangi
  • Assistant Coach Zambia Dabid Chilufya (March 2017 - Present)
  • Goalkeeper Coach Zambia Stephen Mwansa (March 2017 - Present)
  • Technical Advisor Zambia Danny Kabwe (2016 - Present)
  • Team Manager Zambia Chris Chibuye (March 2017 - Present)
  • Team Doctor Zambia George Magwende
  • Physiotherapist Zambia Davies Mulenga
  • Physiotherapist Zambia Gibson Chaloba


References

  1. ↑ "'Set up women's football league' | Times of Zambia: The Official Website". Times.co.zm. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
  2. ↑ http://fazfootball.com/news/article/170325/FAZ_Council_expels_Kazala_and_Siwale
  3. ↑ http://fazfootball.com/news/article/170325/FAZ_Council_expels_Kazala_and_Siwale
  4. ↑ "History of Zambian National Team". Football Association of Zambia. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Hughes, Rob (13 February 2012). "Zambia Takes a Modest and Emotional Path to Victory". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  6. ↑ Jacob Steinberg (12 February 2012). "Ivory Coast v Zambia – as it happened | Jacob Steinberg | Football". London: theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.


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