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Striker Allan Mulemena scored a first half lone goal as ten-men Kitwe United beat FAZ Division One North leaders Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 in a Week 18 match played at Garden Park Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday.
This is a sweet revenge for the Buchi Boys who lost the reserve fixture by 2-1 at Shinde Stadium.
Mulemena beat keeper Erick Chinyimba with a low shot after benefiting from a failed offside trap erected by the Wanderers backline.
Six minutes earlier Mighty had missed a chance to lead when Brian Ambungeni saw his header fly over the goal-mouth.
Eight minutes after the restart Kitwe were reduced to ten men with defender Andrew Tembo receiving a straight red card from referee Milton Mweemba for an off the ball incident.
Mighty almost equalised in the 90th minute when Progress Kalenga’s shot on target was saved by Amon Nyirenda.
Despite this loss Wanderers maintain their lead on the table with 32 points after their closest rivals Kalulushi Modern Stars drew goalless with Chambishi.
Zambia Under-17 team beat Botswana 1-0 this afternoon in a 2015 CAF Under-17 Cup qualifier at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.
The first half ended scoreless in a period had Patson Daka and Pumulo Siwanga not wasted chances.
The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute through Enock Mwepu.
The final leg is set for August 2 in Gaborone with the winner advancing to the final qualifying round in September to fave winner of the Uganda versus Rwanda tie for a place at next years finals in Niger.
Power Dynamos on Sunday rallied to end Kabwe Warriors two-match unbeaten run after a 3-2 away win at Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe.
The result sees Power leapfrog over their stuttering Kitwe archrivals Nkana whom they relegate from fourth to fifth.
Napsa Stars drop from third to fourth thanks to a rare away victory this season by Power.
However, it almost didn’t go according to script thanks to some near-disaster goalkeeping by Joshua Titima.
Jacob Phiri’s 5th minute curler deceived Titima, hitting the the far post before going in.
Power equalised in the 12th minutes when an unmarked Jimmy Ndhlovu planted ball into the back of the net off a Lubambo Musonda cross.
Warriors restored their lead in the 33rd minute when Lameck Kamfwaya’s free kick took a bounce and over a diving Titima who was having a forgettable opening 45 minutes.
Five minutes later, Richard Kasonde hit back of the net after whipping in the ball from a tight angle on the near post to see the two sides go 2-2 into the break.
The goal was Kasonde’s first against his former club whom he left this season.
Kennedy Mudenda then put the result beyond doubt in the 60th minute to beat Warriors’ promising goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga after a neat build up involving Lubambo and Emmanuel Chimpinde.
Power’s second away win of the season sees them move within five points of leaders Zanaco on 31 and 36 points from sixteen games played.
We underrated Green Eagles says Nkana coach Zeddy Saileti.
Promoted Eagles stunned hosts Nkana 3-2 on Saturday to dispatch the defending FAZ Super Division champions to their second successive home defeat of the season.
“The defence and the goalkeeper I think allowed silly goals,” Saileti said.
“I think maybe they underrated Green Eagles and they punished us.In football you cant afford to underrate any team.”
Goalkeeper Rabson Muchelenganga was at the centre of the first and third goal’s scored Mathews Tembo from a poor clearance in the 6th minute and by Hashed Mwale in the 57th minute.
Poor communication between defender’s Derrick Mwansa and Amos Simwanza aided in Eagles second goal scored by Brian mwila in the 11th minute.
Nkana drop from third to fourth after the defeat while Eagles stay put in eighth place after completing a memorable unbeaten run against the defending champions this season.
Concerned Ward Councillors in Mitete District have advised government to fulfil its promise of paying councillors their monthly package.
Mataba Ward Councillor Hilton Mukelabai says since government introduced salaries for the councillors, nothing has happened to those in Mitete District.
He wondered whether councillors in other districts were also not getting their monthly package saying the move is not motivating them in any way.
The Councillor suggested that government ‘’s initiative of introducing the monthly package for all the councillors countrywide was a welcome move adding that the idea should be implemented.
Meanwhile Mitete District Council Secretary Robby Chitambo says the introduction of salaries for the councillors was in line with governments determination to improve service delivery in Zambia.
Mr. Chitambo said district councils were tasked to take up the responsibility of paying councillors in their various district.
The Council Secretary said at the moment Mitete District Council cannot afford to pay the councillors saying the district only collects little revenue which cannot even pay a Counsellor.
Last year Government signed a statutory instrument introducing a monthly allowance for all councillors in the country.
Shepolopolo have been draw against record African champions The Super Falcons Nigeria in Group A at the 2014 CAF Africa Womens Championships.
Zambia will be making her tournament debut at the finals that will run from October 11-25in Namibia.
Joining Zambia and the eight-time champions in teh draws made in Windhoek on Saturday night are hosts Namibia and Cote d’Ivoire.
Namibia will also be making their tournament debut after qualifying as hosts.
Cote d’Ivoire on the other hand will be making their second tournament appearance.
They made their debut at the 2012 finals in Equatorial Guinea where they finished third in Group B on three points and also faced fourth place finishers Nigeria who beat them 3-1.
“I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.”
(Deuteronomy 30:19, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Did you know that with your words you can either bless your future or curse your future? Your words have creative power. If you want to know what your life is going to be like five years from now, just listen to what you’re saying about yourself today!
Too many people go around saying, “I’ll never get well.” “I’ll never get out of debt.” “It’s flu season. I’ll probably get it.” “This marriage is never going to last.” Then they wonder why they don’t see things turn around. It’s because they’re calling defeat into their future. They’re calling in mediocrity. Don’t let that be you! When you get up in the morning, no matter how you feel, no matter what things look like, instead of using your words to describe your situation, use your words to change your situation.
Make a declaration of faith by saying, “This is going to be a great day. I have God’s favor. He’s directing my steps.” When you do that, you are choosing life and blessing. You are calling in favor, increase and opportunities, and you will move forward in the life of blessing He has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I commit my words to You today. I choose to speak good things over my life and bless my future. Keep me close to You and use me for Your glory in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Kabwe Warriors host Power Dynamos in battle for honour at Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe.
Firstly, third from bottom Warriors host Power in a bid to pick up their third successive home win and revenge for that 3-1 loss they suffered at the hands of Power in Kitwe on March 15..
Warriors are also enjoying a new lease of life under Mohammed Fathy since the Egyptian took charge of the beleaguered Railwaymen in late May.
The Kabwe side headed into the break with big back-to-back home wins over Nchanga Rangers and Zesco United.
Fathy had after his sides Week 15 1-0 win over Zesco vowed that Warriors would not fall at home and warned that Power would be next to tumble.
Warriors also return to action boosted by two good signings in the July local transfer window.
Midfielder Misheck Chaila and striker Josphat Kasusu have been signed from Konkola Blades and Indeni respectively.
Chaila will certainly provide some much needed steel in defensive midfield where he is expected to duel with ex-Warriors midfielder Richard Kasonde.
Kasusu on the other hand arrives armed with five goals at Indeni where he was the clubs top scorer in the first half of the season.
Meanwhile, Power Dynamos know a win at Warriors will see them jump over their archrivals and fourth placed Nkana to move back into third place and push the latter further down in the race for the 2014 title.
Power also head to Kabwe unchanged in personnel during the July transfer window with only striker Alex Ngonga unavailable after recently attending trails at Mpumalanga Black Aces in South Africa.
Zambia on Sunday begins its quest for a place at the Niger 2015 CAF Under-17 Youth Championship with a qualifying match against Botswana at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.
The Junior Chipolopolo hopes to kickoff the campaign for a slot at the Niger finals on a high not as they face the Baby Zebras in the second round first leg match.
Zambia has never qualified for the CAF Under-17 Youth Championship.
Ahead of this match, coach Chris Kaunda has declared his final 18-member Zambia squad ready for the Tswanas.
Kaunda said the team is injury free and called on the nation to support the youngsters.
“So far we don’t have any injuries. I want to ask the nation that they come and support their team,” he said.
Meanwhile, Botswana arrived in the country on Wednesday evening have set up camp in Lusaka prior to the match.
Young Guns Larry Bwaya and Patrick Musonda inspired Nchanga Rangers to a 2-0 home win over troubled Roan United at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola on Saturday.
It was a welcome win for Nchanga a week after they lost 3-1 to Nkana at the same venue.
Bwalya put Nchanga 1-0 ahead into the break before Musonda scored his debut goal for the club in his second match since joining them from Red Arrows last week.
Nchanga move one place up the table from 10th to 9th on 20 points after 16 games played.
Roan stayed second from bottom in coach Dean Mwiinde’s first game in charge.
And up the road at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe, bottom placed Konkola Mine Police lost 1-0 at home to Green Buffaloes 1
Percy Bilyoti 15th minute goal handed 10th placed Buffaloes their first win after picking up one point on their last two matches.
Zanaco came from behind twice to beat National Assembly 4-3 at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka to go four points clear at the top of the FAZ Super Division table.
Mazuba Mkandawire put Assembly in the lead in 21 minutes to score his first of two goals on the day and give the visitors a 1-0 halftime lead.
Roderick Kabwe equalised in the 49th minute but Isaac Ngoma put Assembly back in the lead in the 59th minute.
Augustine Mulenga levelled for Zanaco before Davy Daka put the hosts ahead for the first time in the match.
Mkandawire’s 88th minute goal however was not enough for Assembly to leave Sunset Stadium with at least a point in their Lusaka derby.
Zanaco move up to 36 points from 16 matches while Zesco United stayed second on 34 p[oints after a 1-1 away draw in their Ndola derby against promoted Indeni in a match both teams scored via penalties at Indeni Sports Complex in Ndeke.
Cletus Chota converted for Zesco in the 6th minute after a Mischeck Phiri handball.
Chota then turned from hero to zero in the 75th minute when he handled the ball in the area.
William Soko then stepped up equalise for Indeni to earn them their first point against Zesco after losing 2-1 away in the first leg on March 15 across town at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Visiting Choma Green Eagles condmned champions Nkana to their second straight home defeat with a 3-2 win in a FAZ Super League Week 16 match played in Kitwe on Saturday.
Striker Paul Malama scored a brace as Eagles recorded a well deserved victory at Nkana Stadium in Wusakile.
Justin Chinama’s side took an early lead just after six minutes with Mathews Tembo pouncing on a loose ball following a blunder from Nkana keeper Rabson Mucheleng’anga.
Claunde Bwalya equalised three minutes later before Malama restored Eagle’s lead and later completed his brace in the 58th minute.
However, Nkana’s second half substitute Lottie Nyimbili cut the score line to 3-2 with a 82nd minute goal.
This match was a totally different from the reverse fixture that ended goalless on the opening day of the season in Choma.
Meanwhile, this win pushes Eagles to 20 points from 16 matches as Nkana remain static on 29 points from 16 matches played.
President Sata left Lusaka this morning for Johannesburg South Africa where he went to visit his son Kazimu who is admitted at Milpark hospital.
Kazimu Sata was on Tuesday involved in a road traffic accident on the Kitwe-Ndola dual carriageway.
The accident happened around 17:30 hours near Kitwe’s Moba Hotel when the vehicle in which he was travelling overturned.
Kazimu was evacuated to Johannesburg, South Africa, for specialist treatment for injuries suffered in the road traffic accident
Below is a Press statement
LUSAKA, Saturday, July 19, 2014 – His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, this morning left for Johannesburg, South Africa to visit his son Kazimu who is admitted at Milpark Hospital.
Zambian High Commissioner to South Africa Mayeba Chikonde and other diplomatic staff received the Head of State, who was accompanied by First Lady, Dr Christine Kaseba at Lanseria Airport.
Kazimu, Steven Kawandami – the son of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs deputy minister Hon. Susan Kawandami and Musambachime Muyofu sustained injuries after the vehicle they were traveling in, overturned opposite Moba Hotel in Kitwe last Tuesday.
Find attached pictures.
Issued by:
GEORGE CHELLAH SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
President Sata descends from the presidental chopperPresident Sata decends from the presidental chopperPresident Sata arrives at the Kenneth Kaunda international airport from State house and welcomed by Vice president Guy Scott and defence chiefsPresident Sata with First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba flanked by Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Muyeba Chikonde on arrival at Lanseria International Airport en route to Netcare Milpark Hospital in South Africa where they visited Kazimu Sata on July 19,2014 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMAPresident Sata and the first lady visiting the Presidents son Kazimu at Milpark hospital JohannesburgPresident Sata and the first lady visiting the Presidents son Kazimu at Milpark hospital Johannesburg
Vice-President Guy Scott with Finance minister Alexander Chikwanda before a meeting at State House on July 14,2014 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Vice President Guy Scott is expected to arrive in Scotland tomorrow to witness the official kick-off of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in the city of Glasgow.
Scott is also expected to boost the morale of the 43 athletes that are representing Zambia at the tournament.
According to the programme obtained by ZANIS in Scotland today, Scott will also have meetings before the games start.
Zambia is this year participating for the eleventh time in the Commonwealth Games, the debut appearance having been in 1954 when the country was still known as Northern Rhodesia, ten years before attaining political independence from Britain.
The country has so far won a total of 29 medals since it started participating in the Commonwealth games with three gold, eight silver and 18 bronze.
The first gold medal for Zambia came in 1974 when legend boxer, the late Lottie Mwale won the men’s light middleweight division in the games that were held in Christchurch in New Zealand.
Most of Zambia’s 29 Commonwealth games medals came through boxing.
This year, Zambia has sent 43 athletes to compete in the Glasgow Commonwealth games tournament.
Out of the 43 athletes, 10 are in the sport of bowling, eight are runners, six swimmers, five boxers, five squash players, four judokas, three table tennis players and two badminton players.
The runners are Titus Kafunda, Emmanuel Mwewa, Cephas Nyimbili, Prince Mumba, Saviour Kombe, Kabange Mupopo, Rhoda Njobvu and Ivonne Nashuwa while badminton players are Ngosa Chongo, Chongo Mulenga.
In the sport of bowling, Zambian representatives are Bryson Mweetwa, Harry Musonda, Bright Mwanza, George Chibwe, Matimba Like, Sophie Matipa, Evelyn Namutowe, Eda Mpenzeni, Foster Banda and Christie Kapata while boxers are Bwalya Lumbwe, Christopher Katanga, Charles Lumbwe, Mbachi Kaonga, Ben Muziyo.
Abigail Chindele, William Kalunga, Mathews Punza and Boas Munyonga are judokas, Kelvin Ndhlovu, Manda Chilambwe, Namweene Muchaile, Mwinga Lengwe and Sharon Chinfwembe squash players.
The rest are swimmers Alexandros Axiotis, Mathew Shone, Milimo Mweetwa, Tilka Paljk, Ralph Wesley Assafro, Jade Howard and table tennis players Friday Ng’andu, Noel Kasanda and Simasiku Kalaluka.
Zambia is hoping to reap more medals this year to add value to the country’s 50th golden jubilee cerebration which climaxes on October 24.
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has charged that the ruling Patriotic Front is feeling the pressure ahead of the 2016 general elections.
UPND Deputy Secretary General Kuchunga Simusamba has told Qfm News that there is no doubt that the ruling party is working under pressure.
Mr. Simusamba says the UPND has penetrated in all parts of the country and that people have accepted party president Hakainde Hichilema.
He says the fact that the ruling party is always mentioning the UPND is a clear indication that the ruling party has already set its barometer ahead of the elections.
Mr. Simusamba adds that the UPND is growing everyday as evidenced by the many people defecting to join the party.
But PF National Chairperson Inonge Wina says the ruling party has delivered and is still working hard to ensure that it pays attention to the needs of the majority Zambians.
Ms. Wina says the ruling party is still strong in all parts of the country and ready to win elections
