The Minister of Sports, Elvis Nkandu, has directed the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to provide a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances that led to FIFA imposing restrictions on funds designated for football development in Zambia.
Nkandu expressed deep concern over the sanctions imposed by FIFA, which entail withholding over one million dollars allocated for football development. He emphasized that such actions could have significant repercussions on the growth and advancement of the sport in the country.
In particular, the Minister urged FAZ to expedite the resolution of outstanding financial obligations, notably the settlement owed to former Chipolopolo Coach Aljosa Asanovic. Nkandu stressed that failure to address these issues promptly could result in Zambia losing vital funding for football development from FIFA.
While acknowledging that his ministry had yet to receive official communication from FAZ regarding the matter, Nkandu affirmed that they were closely monitoring developments within the association.
Speaking to ZNBC News in Lusaka, Nkandu reiterated the importance of transparency and accountability in managing football affairs, particularly in light of FIFA’s stringent measures.
FIFA’s decision to impose restrictions on football development funds follows FAZ’s breach of contract, as outlined in a letter sent to the association. The global governing body for football warned of further, more severe measures if FAZ fails to demonstrate proof of payment to Asanovic by the next distribution of funds.
In response to inquiries, FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga indicated that the association would issue a statement at an appropriate time, refraining from further comment for the time being.
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This will go back to usual “h@tred” between Kamanga vs Kalusha’s campaign manager Elvis Nkandu.
Mmmm Why mention Kalusha here when its FAZ who are at Fault.
There is never a time when we had fired a coach or he went on his accord and we went scot-free. They come here to harvest. Every time we are made to pay heavily after parting off. Can FAZ justify why we must pay that Croat more than $50, 000? Occasionally, we have faced imminent sanctions, threats, suspensions and the like. So what’s new this time? It is happening in the NewDawn era, which is the best-performing government since the 1964 independence.
Kaunda’s government was the best performing government in Zambia’s history. What is happening the shoddy financial accounting is really the fault of FIFA, which has emasculated national governments, by stripping them of the authority to regulate their own foodball federations. Now that a white man from Croatia has not been paid, FIFA is attacking FAZ, knowing that the Zambian government is the one which cough up the money. So in essence, we have white men in Europe doing their favourite thing, which is to control and manipulate black men from afar. Finally, FAZ needs to clarify what happened to the money that was given the women’s football team by FIFA for qualifying to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Kaunda’s government was the best performing government in Zambia’s history. What is happening with the shoddy financial accounting is really the fault of FIFA, which has emasculated national governments, by stripping them of the authority to regulate their own football federations. Now that a white man from Croatia has not been paid, FIFA is attacking FAZ, knowing that the Zambian government is the one which is going to cough up the money. So in essence, we have white men in Europe doing their favourite thing, which is to control and manipulate black men from afar. Finally, FAZ needs to clarify what happened to the money that was given to the women’s football team by FIFA for qualifying to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The thieves in a thieving sport like football are difficult to deal with. They are always there. Be it FAZ, FIFA, UEFA, CAF But a thief who wins something is better. Mwati niba Kamanga! Stealing from the empty coffers he found!
Wait now that Saudi Arabia is in charge of World football.
Was the coach habitually frustrated so that he could leave? Why pay the coach without shouldering responsibility from Faz who lost the case not once but twice, plus
an appeal? Is it a question of poor Ziale legal representation or does somebody at Football House want to cash in on a stage-managed loss? Hon. Nkandu is waiting for those and many other findings in the report.
We can not run FAZ, a local football association and now we want to run mines….kikiki. We need to transform Jerabos into established business people whose companies employ thousands and pays taxes. Even football will improve when we reach that stage.
If I was given a chance to run FAZ I would stop the begging habit in my first month. How can such a crowd pulling sport fail to have a healthy account? Its got so many business possibilities the sky is the limit. But FAZ is always cap in hand on GRZ’s doorstep. Its 50 years since FAZ joined CAF and they are still begging! Yayi magents get out of Football House.
If I was given a chance to run FAZ I would stop the begging habit in my first month. How can such a crowd pulling sport fail to have a healthy account? Its got so many business possibilities the sky is the limit. But FAZ is always cap in hand on GRZ’s doorstep. Its 50 years since FAZ joined FIFA and CAF and they are still begging! Yayi magents get out of Football House.