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Chipolopolo to camp in Germany

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GERMANY has set aside 20,000 Euros (about K104 million) to camp the Zambia national soccer team in preparation for the decisive 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo.

And Germany ambassador to Zambia Irene Hinrichsen said a win for Zambia over Togo would contribute to President Mwanawasa’s recovery from a stroke he suffered three weeks ago in Egypt.

Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development, Gabriel Namulambe, disclosed at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday that the Germany Government would accommodate the national team during the “tour of duty.”

The Chipolopolo will camp in Germany from August 15 to 24.

Namulambe said the Zambian Government would only provide air-tickets. Zambia face Togo in a must-win tie on September 6 at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Namulambe said Government has attached a lot of importance to the game against Togo.

“We have a huge task of qualifying to the Africa Cup and World Cup. We are remaining with one game against Togo, which we have to win at all cost.

We know that when Zambia losses everyone is affected and a lot of issues are brought up and there is a lot of finger-pointing.

“When Zambia wins, production increases and those who have worked in the mines can prove this but when Zambia losses production goes down,” he said.

All winners of the 12 groups and the best eight teams would make it to the next and final round.

Swaziland and Zambia lead Group 11 with four points while Togo have three.

The minister said the gesture by the Germany Government was encouraging and urged the national team players to take advantage of the camping to sharpen their skills.

He said the players should beat Togo as a way of paying gratitude to the good gesture from Germany.

“It will not do to the Zambian and Germany Governments that after investing so much money, the team records a poor result against Togo,” Namulambe said.

He said the gesture was a symbol of friendship between the two countries.

Namulambe also urged business organisations to come on board and assist the national team prepare adequately for the match against Togo.

He also said the Germany Government would this year equip Zambian coaches with the latest techniques as the country prepares to host the 2011 All-Africa Games.

“Our major task is capacity building in our coaches. It takes a long to prepare adequately,” said Namulambe who was flanked by his deputy Richard Taima, permanent secretary Bob Samakai and director of sport Bernard Nakachinda.

Others in attendance were National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) acting general secretary Margaret Mukupa, NSCZ board member Elliot Mhende and Football Association of Zambia media officer Erick Mwanza.
And Hinrichsen said they have arranged two friendly games for the Chipolopolo.

Hinrichsen said Zambia would play Ruit Academy in Kirchheim adding that plans were in the pipeline to arrange for a friendly against a top Bundesliga side.

She said Zambia’s European-based professionals would be with the team during the ten-day camping in Germany.

Hinrichsen also said Germany coaches would conduct a one month coaching course in Lusaka some time this year to assist in the preparations of the 2011 games.
She said a long-term coach would be in the country next year.

“We are scouting for talent in Zambia to take to Germany,” Hinrichsen said.

[Zambia daily Mail]

62 COMMENTS

  1. these motherf”” will just go on holiday. i can predict another 4-0 scorelie in favour of togo. watch thi space. Bembas tulimuchibwato.

  2. “And Germany ambassador to Zambia Irene Hinrichsen said a win for Zambia over Togo would contribute to President Mwanawasa’s recovery from a stroke he suffered three weeks ago in Egypt.” Will the win effect trickle dowm to patients at UTH and other hosptitals in Zambia ? I wonder what will happen if Zambia loses

  3. #1 just as well you are anonymous. Release your frustrations away from this website. Go get a job or something. Zambian fans always complain of luck of friendly matches and here is an opportunity for the team and you busy barking. For sure in the abundance of water, a fool is thirty. #1, you belong to the rat race. Get a life. Go Chipolopolo Go. Zambia for life.

  4. at leastt they are not using our tax payer”s moni to camp in Germany.i wonder how a win for Zambia can help Mwanawasa to recover?boyz dont just go and drink whisky in Germany but learn to score.why do zambian strikers fear to put the ball behind the net?

  5. Zambia would play Ruit Academy in Kirchheim. Just which club is this?? Ruit Academy playing our national team rubbish, and what is 10 days in Germany if I were Renard I would refuse this offer, we should send a club

  6. hey number 1 is right, that guy is a physical trainer not a coach. and definately, will lose against togo, that is why you are so bitter in your response. better accept than later

  7. 10 Days is not enough. They should just do shooting practice, pall mall and chusha within the country.

  8. Thank you Germany!has KCM given Herve a Mine No. if we lose herve should get underground to recover our KCM money.

  9. Iwe mwaice Annonymous #1 are you a loafer( JOHN SOLYOBWALI) or what. You comment on everything go and work mwaice. You are the ones who are bringing Zambia down. And do not even try to answer back because I know you would want to since you dont have anything to do.

  10. #13 What have been doing to discover that annonymous coments on everything.you haven’t been working as well get back to work.you who are quick to point that accusing finger at other you are the same people calling hh a tribalist

  11. #1 why those rubish?.zambians are not good with that type of nonsence.can u apologise.this website is meant to get construtive views from normal thinking paticipants.

  12. Anonymous is a Director of a company of two employees. He signs only one cheque per day and does nothing. Your company is winding up man talk sense do not insult.

  13. BA KELLYMICHAEL # 15 NGAIMWE CHAMIKALIPA SHANI. I AGREE WITH # 16 THIS ANNONYMOUS CHAP IS IRRITATING NOW.

  14. Thank you Germany. Our boys do need first class training facilities. We will remember you once we beat Togo. Just we always remember Denmark for helping Chipolopolo recover after the aircrash.

  15. What first class first class training facilities are you talking about? Brazil has one of the best footballers on the planet, but look at their facilities? amakula makula…waluba shani? Zambian footballers are a joke? the chaps drink like fish? they consume more beer than the fans and you expect them to win…in your dream?

  16. Anonyi mass, please get a job. Or is it that you are paid to blod 24/7? Maybe we can join u as well at your company. Get a life anonyi mass ok.

  17. YOU GUYS STOP IT. THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE TEAM. IT IS PEOPLE LIKE KALU, IN HIS TIME HE DID NOT MAKE MONEY AT ALL, THE LITTLE HE MADE SHE CHOPPED THE MONEY AND DIVORCED HIS ASS. SO HE IS DOING ANYTHING JUST TO GET SOME CHANGE. HOW CAN YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL MF TO BE THE COACH OF OUR GREAT NATIONAL TEAM? WE WILL GO TO GERMAN EVEN ENGLAND AT THE END WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE POOR RESULT. WE NEED A REAL COACH PERIOD. SIMATA AND MR. ADAMS CAN DO A BETTE JOB.

  18. #13, “Anonymous” is not a particular person. The Name “Anonymous” appears as a default name each time one posts a comment without entering his/her name. Therefore the term Anonymous on this blog doesn’t refer to a particular individual. If you want to prove it, delete whatever is in the “Name” field (or box) then post a comment without entering any name.

  19. Does anyone know if this camping will be during FIFA recognized days? I do not know how useful the camping will be for the Togo game if the European based players are not available.

  20. #28 “anonymous” is a person who did not enter any identity , so #13 is reacting to this person.
    Anyway, Chris should be with the team in German so as to win the hearts of the team eyeing him there

  21. The team looking for chris is arminia bielefeld(source kickoff.com).if i was chris i wouldnt sign for this club just for the sake of playing in the german league reasons’

    * First this team sucks its alwayz in the relegation zone and they hardly play eufa or champions league
    * Brondby will be playin eufa and his playing in almost all the games for brongby.
    *They want pay less money than brondby paid jomo cosmos.
    thats my oppinion what do other think,lets debate guyz.

  22. #32 I agree with you Bielefeld is not a club for Katongo and to be frank Brondby will not sell Katongo for that prise unless he was doing badly. He scored important goals for the team both in league and cup that saw BIF win the danish cup hence there participation in the UEAF Cup. BIF know how to do business so that even the players they sell get something out of the deal. There is no mention on their website about Chris leaving. Chris who was playing with number 28 last season has been given number 12 this season (respect) if they were going to sell him, they would not have bothered to do that. He played well Vs Juventus, so why Bielefeld, leave Chris alone and buy Sichone instead

  23. hey mr justice i hardly understand that danish stuff on the brondby fc website,advice me how can i buy a chris katonga replica jersey,i live in atlanta thanx.

  24. Chipolopolo normally camp in a different country to climatize the team. I presume they will play Togo in German.

  25. Its time that nation soccer team should know that they have also contributed to LPM illness should they loss the game agaist togo they cause a much the his ex LPM in france.Go boys go.

  26. #39 what’s your point? Your message doesnt make sense even to if translated into any Zedian language? Try maybe some Kaonde, Lunda or even Tonga or Nyanja to mention but a few. Maybe we can get what you are trying to put forward.

  27. #39 what’s your point? Your message doesn’t make sense even if translated into any Zedian language? Try maybe some Kaonde, Lunda or even Tonga or Nyanja to mention but a few. Maybe we can get what you are trying to put forward.

  28. Go Chipolopolo go, just remember to pass through Percy military clinic and give a reliable feedback on the “recovery/stable condition” of LPM am sure renerd can snick in, otherwise as a coach the chap is a useless Kalu bootlicker.

  29. Some comments are worth reading! is there any way of filtering certain comments? I hope others who read these, don’t think we are a bunch of loafers who specialise in insults.we are supposed to comment and help our lads and nation get better. Good luck Zambia, even 1-0 will be enough to see us through.

  30. banatigonga! we cried for an expatriate and our faz got us some white guy from god knows where. its clear herves does not have what it takes to produce a quality team, no offence mon amis. instead of camping all over the world (playning against high school boys and uder 17 academies) we should spend that money to identify real talent. i wonder if the pitch in europe are any bigger that what we have here

  31. #35 Well you can buy Katongo’s shirt by calling this number 0045 43 63 08 10. Chris is now playing with number 12. If u fail then I can maybe buy for you so long you are prepared to pay

  32. When th fish goes bad, it stats 4om th head. The bad leadership we have affects all circles of life football included. Lets c were th blind fellaz r taking this nation, 4tunately 4 me I got a torch & I use it 4om time 2 time 2 avoid getting lost

  33. Northerns are thiefs that causes tribalism,they should also be reported to animal rights group for eating monkeys!.

  34. I wish Zambia good luck with their ten days training in Germany. People might think ten days is not enough, for Zambia. Looking into the training aspects guys, with two a day sessions and couples of games that’s plenty of preparation. Coaches knowns what Zambia need to do, in order to over the loss from Togo. Though it is a start rather than not even having a decent preparation. Stay poised and positive boys.

  35. Mamelodi Sundowns have emerged as strong contenders to sign former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma after the Zambian striker was spotted at Chloorkop this morning.

  36. Mbesuma was with Sundowns’ new signings, who were going through their paces under the watchful eye of assistant coach Simon Ngomane this morning.

    ProSport International director Mike Makaab confirmed to KickOff.com that Mbesuma was at Sundowns.

  37. From my little experience I understand that camping in a foreign country ahead of a home tie doesn’t always help. Even if they were to camp in Brazil it was not gonna help. I am of the opinion that they should have considered a tour of friendly games starting with good neighbours Malawi, Tanzania, Congo DR, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, and finally South Africa. By the end of the tour they were gonna be ready for the tricky west Africans.

  38. Iam of the view that an African country should camp in Europe when they have had at least a 4 weeks period of intensive training and tactics drilling in their own backyard first. And then go to camp for at least a week in europe to loosen up muscles and take away the tension. Obviously their training in Germany is gonna be affected by a lot of things such as weather, cultural shock, food etc. It is the time when you need your boys to be focussed and you want to avoid too much travelling and moving camps ahead of a home tie.

  39. It is very sad that our first game in this year’s COSAFA cup is against Zimbabwe. It would have been better for us to play the likes of Lesotho, Comoros Islands, Sychelles, Mauritius etc or at worst Madagascar. We are in for a hiding…Mugabe boys are very very strong..No wonder the Zed media is mum about tomorrow’s game…

  40. #.59. Enlighten me. What is tomorrow’s game all about?
    We should played another Team not the Mugabes again!!

  41. Zambians in Germany, here is an opportunity of coming together again to support our national team. I hope this time a lot of you turn up, not like the other Saturday in Stuttgart, where we were outnumbered by Germans at our own Zambian Grill Festival. Call the Embassy for details: tel.: 030 2062940 and ask for Mr. Shawa.

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