Minister of Youths Sports and Arts, Elvis Nkandu has expressed disappointment towards the performance of the Zambia National team at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a statement Nkandu says the government has since called for a collective reflection and decisive action to restore Zambia’s competitiveness on the continental football stage.
The media reports that Mr Nkandu noted that Zambia’s failure to secure two points from a possible nine was a poor outcome for a country that has won the Africa Cup of Nations before.
He further said that the players did not show the required character patriotism and the will to win towards the tournament match.
He added that rich submissions were made at the Football indaba as guiding reforms which do not need to be delayed to help counter these issues.
“We need to tap into very rich submissions because those reforms are meant to guide Zambian football,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, Zambia Premier league Radio Award winning journalist, Puncherello Chama said reforms need to be implemented to help address technical issues that the country faces in Football.
Mr Chama said action plans will help avoid them from dying in their first stages of being administered.
“I wish there was a simpler way that we could do it but there are mandates that need to be followed,’’ he said.
Zambia has been officially eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 3-0 loss to tournament hosts Morocco in their final Group A match on Monday, December 29, 2025, With a brace from Ayoub El Kaabi and a goal from Brahim Díaz which sealed the victory for Morocco who finished as the group winners and advanced to the knockout stage along with Mali.
How about pulling out of all competitions for 20 years? Just leave the women’s team there?
Yeah, a sad nation is ideal ground for a social political revolution!
Bushe? Ka!
Ba Nkandu UPND loves talking and talking with no action. It’s been four years of talking and talking
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