Football Association of Zambia( FAZ) Vice President Emmanuel Munaile has hailed President Rupiah Banda for raising K 2.7 billion for the national team’s remaining 2010 World/ Africa Cup qualifiers.
Munail said the President’s initiative was significant in showing government’s commitment to the welfare of the Zambia National football team.
Munaile said FAZ will however continue engaging the corporate World to get as many partners on board for the Zambian football team to be in great heights.
Mr. Munaile said the President’s initiative underscores the significance of his government for football development and its success in the country.
He said it was FAZ ambition to ensure that the Senior Chipolopolo team qualifies for the Continental and FIFA World Cup finals.
And FAZ says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under 17 four nations tournaments in which Zambia minted a Silver medal was good for soccer development in the country.
Munaile said FAZ would continue to organise many such tournaments to expose the young players to international football to enhance their competitiveness and abilities.
And Soccer Fans Association has commended President Rupiah Banda for raising K 2.7 billion from First Quantum Minerals ( FQM ) for the Zambia national soccer team for use in the remaining games of the joint World/Africa cup qualifying series.
Zambia Volunteer Soccer Fans Association ( ZAVOSOFA ) Patron Peter Makembo says his organisation was moved by President Banda’s gesture which he said was an indication of his passion for football in the country.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS sports today, Pastor Makembo has however urged Mr Banda to extend an olive branch to the soccer fans fraternity by performing a similar gesture to the supporters.
He said supporters also deserved an incentive adding that they were equally important as national team players saying football cannot be played minus supporters.
Pastor Makembo has since called on other corporate houses to emulate FQM and Zambia Breweries by coming on board to give the national team financial support.
President Banda raised US $ 475, 000 ( about K 2.7 billion) from First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for Zambia’s preparations for the remaining joint 2010 Africa/World Cup qualifier.The money would also be National Team coach Herve Renard and his assistant Patrice Beaumelle’s Salaries.
It was also announced that FQM would buy two brand new Toyota Hilux double cab vehicles for the coaches.
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Its good our football is going in the right direction
Soccer fan nambala one says Yes we can, Viva chopolopolo! Viva RB!
Good results from senior national team, Zambian clubs performing well on continental level, under 17 minting silver and a lot of good will from the corporate world. These are good signs. Well done Kalu and your entire FAZ administration.
#3, Kalu and his administraton have done completely nothing about Zed soccer so far.
thankyou mr. president now its up to the technical bench to do its home work..
Good move Mr President, now this will make the guys even more motivated to play for country.
Mwagwila chinto akulu mphuno! Now do the same for our economy. We wont eat football, ka.