Football in Zambia | |
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Governing body | Football Association of Zambia |
National team(s) |
Chipolopolo She-polopolo |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup (National Team) African Cup of Nations (National Team) |
The sport of football in the country of Zambia is run by the Football Association of Zambia. [1] The association administers the national male and female teams, as well as the Premier League, [2] and the Women Super Division. 1993 Zambia national football team air disaster is considered one of the most signification moments in Zambian football. [3] [4]
Zambia established their national team and the governing board Football Association of Zambia in 1929. [3] Kenneth Kaunda was instrumental in further developing the sport and encouraging further investment in developing better football infrastructure. [3]
The national team has expericed success also they were once holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning in the 2012 final against Ivory Coast. [5] [6]
Godfrey Chitalu has been described as "the greatest Zambian player ever". [7] [8]
The women's national team qualified for their first world cup at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, by reaching the semi-finals of 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. [9] [10]
Football in Zambia | |
---|---|
Governing body | Football Association of Zambia |
National team(s) |
Chipolopolo She-polopolo |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup (National Team) African Cup of Nations (National Team) |
The sport of football in the country of Zambia is run by the Football Association of Zambia. [1] The association administers the national male and female teams, as well as the Premier League, [2] and the Women Super Division. 1993 Zambia national football team air disaster is considered one of the most signification moments in Zambian football. [3] [4]
Zambia established their national team and the governing board Football Association of Zambia in 1929. [3] Kenneth Kaunda was instrumental in further developing the sport and encouraging further investment in developing better football infrastructure. [3]
The national team has expericed success also they were once holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning in the 2012 final against Ivory Coast. [5] [6]
Godfrey Chitalu has been described as "the greatest Zambian player ever". [7] [8]
The women's national team qualified for their first world cup at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, by reaching the semi-finals of 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. [9] [10]