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Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso has sparked widespread debate after questioning FIFA’s allocation of nine guaranteed World Cup places to Africa, arguing that the current qualification system has made the road to the tournament increasingly difficult for European nations. Speaking after Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign encountered more setbacks, Gattuso said FIFA should review […]

STREET FOOTBALL IS AFRICA’S SECRET WEAPON! HAKIMI REVEALS WHY CONTINENT IS SHINING AT WORLD CUP Morocco superstar Achraf Hakimi believes Africa’s rise at the 2026 World Cup is no accident, saying the continent’s greatest strength comes from its football culture on the streets. The Atlas Lions defender says too much attention is given to traditional […]

HOW DERRICK CHITALA BECAME MBITA CHITALA “… We should be proud of our African or traditional names. Where can you find a white man called Mbita or Chintundya?” Hey folks, Over 24 years ago, on Wednesday, January 9, 2002, Mr. Derrick Chitala—known today as Dr. Mbita Chitala—phoned me saying he had a story for me. […]

🚨 Gary Lineker has accused authorities of completely undermining the spirit of the World Cup with the treatment of Iran’s squad. 🇮🇷 The former England captain has delivered a fierce on-air defence of the Iranian national team amid the heavy political backdrop overshadowing their tournament matches. 🇺🇸 Due to severe diplomatic fallout with the US, […]

🇰🇷 South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo has become the most hated man in the country after his side were knocked out of the World Cup – with even the country’s President hitting out at him in public. Hong saw his side lose to South Africa on Thursday as they crashed out in the group stage, […]

From Football Dream to the Front Line in Ukraine Nineteen-year-old Cameroonian footballer Mevoungou Mbe Stevis Astrid says he traveled to Russia in 2025 believing he was about to begin a football career. Along with his brother and a friend, he was reportedly promised a place at the FK Ural academy in Yekaterinburg by a man […]

Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to raise Zambia’s economic growth forecast to 5.8 percent signals that the country is moving beyond economic recovery into a period of broad-based expansion. Commenting on the revised IMF outlook, Chisanga said the improved forecast reflects stronger economic fundamentals and growing confidence in Zambia’s economy […]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered an exciting phase as the knockout rounds continue, with national teams battling for coveted places in the Round of 16. After an action-packed group stage filled with surprises, dramatic finishes, and standout performances, the race to become world champions has intensified. Every match is now a winner-takes-all encounter, […]

134 ViewsAs the country girds for the much anticipated 13 August electoral battle, a number of party sponsored candidates are being given a good run for their money by independent aspirants. Even the old horses such as Jack Mwiimbu, Cornelius Mweetwa are sweating with independent candidates breathing behind their necks. At some point United Party […]

41 Views By David Sichone If there has ever been a well-funded presidential campaign in Zambia, it was that of the late President Rupiah Banda in 2011. The MMD had invested heavily in vehicles, printed mountains of party regalia, and the economy was performing better than it is today. Money was visibly circulating. On paper, […]