WEEKEND WRAP

Zambian players abroad experienced a goal drought weekend with the only goals coming from mainland Europe thanks to Fashion Sakala, Jack Lahne, Francisco Mwepu and Kenneth Kalunga and over in North America, Aime Mabika has finally received the all clear in the form of a passport from the Zambian Authorities.

Chipolopolodiehards.com gives a lowdown on how Zambian players abroad performed at their clubs over the weekend.

BOTSWANA 🇧🇼

In the Botswana Premier League, the log leading Jwaneng Galaxy side posted a 2-0 home win over Prison XI. Former Kumwana Radiants striker Joseph Pyele was not included in the Jwaneng Galaxy match day squad.

Elsewhere in the Botswana Premier League, Blue Arrows [Zambia] product Ronel Manyanga came off the bench at a jampacked Francistown City Council in Francistown to play the last 10 minutes of the match for the Gaborone United side that recorded a 2-1 defeat in their away encounter against Eleven Eleven Angels. s

MOZAMBIQUE 🇲🇿
Webster Muzaza featured for the Uniao Desportiva do Songo side that toasted to the Bonanza Pre Season trophy following their narrow 1-0 win over Malawian giants Nyasa Big Bullets FC.

RD CONGO 🇨🇩
The Zambian trio comprising of Rainford Kalaba, Tandi Mwape & Alex Ngonga traveled to Tunisia with their TP Mazembe teammates in readiness for their Total Energies CAF Confederations Cup encounter against US Monastir. The match will be played on Tuesday 8th March 2022.

SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦
In the DSTV Premiership, Zambia’s most capped player Kennedy Mweene was an unused substitute for the Mamelodi Sundowns side that dropped 2 points after they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Stellenbosch FC side.

Rally Bwalya was an unused substitute for the Amazulu side that registered a 2-0 win in their away encounter at Chippa United.

The Orlando Pirates side showed no mercy in their DSTV Premiership derby encounter against Swallows FC which ended in a 4-1 score in favor of Pirates. Former Black Leopards striker Mwape Musonda was an unused substitute for Swallows.

Rodrick Kabwe featured for the Sekhukhune United side that suffered a 2-0 defeat in their away encounter at Royal AM. Club/country-mate Toaster Nsabata was an unused substitute for the porcupines (Sekhukhune United).

The Gavin Hunt coached SuperSport United side managed a 2-1 win when they played host to the Golden Arrows side. Gamphani Lungu came off the SuperSport United bench to play the last 29 minutes of the match.

John Friday Samu came off the bench at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg and he played the last 17 minutes of the match for the relegation battling Maritzburg United side that was handed a 2-1 defeat in their home encounter against the visiting Cape Town City side.

2 Time ABSA Premiership golden boot winner/record goal scoring Zambian in South African football Collins Mbesuma was on the technical bench for the Pretoria Callies side where he serves as assistant coach, and he saw them sail to a 2-1 win against Black Leopards at the ever intimidating Thohoyandou Stadium. On the opposite end, countrymate Sam Zenga’ Banda who is goalkeeper coach at Leopards was on their technical bench.

Elsewhere in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Foundation Championship, Titus Kapijimpanga was not included in the MM Platinum match day squad that played out to a 1-1 draw in their away fixture at Baroka FC.

Over in the SAFA Tshwane Regional League Calvin Chibwe featured for the log leading Orbit College FC side in their 2-0 win over Stellfontein Real Hearts.

2012 AFCON winning defender Davies Nkausu is still a Free Agent and working on his coaching badges in South Africa.

TANZANIA 🇹🇿
The Young Africans side marched on to the next round of the AZAM Federation Cup courtesy of a 4-1 win over the Tanzania Prisons side. Former Power Dynamos striker Kennedy Musonda featured for Young Africans.

Rodgers Kola was not included in the match day squad for the AZAM FC side that booked their spot in the next round of the AZAM Federation Cup after they beat the Mapinduzi FC side 2-0.

Obrey Chirwa came on as a substitute to play the last 18 minutes for the Ihefu FC side that beat Pan African Football Club 2-0 in an AZAM Federation Cup encounter.

It was an off weekend for Moses Phiri, Clatous Chama and their Simba SC teammates but they are expected to be in action on Tuesday 7th September when they’ll be playing host to tricky Ugandan side Vipers SC.

CROATIA 🇭🇷

In the SuperSport HNL, Emmanuel Banda played 73 minutes of the match for the HNK Rijeka side that collected maximum points on the road following their hard fought 2-0 win in their ‘derby della ucka’ encounter against the NK Istra 1961 side.

CZECH REPUBLIC 🇨🇿
Ngosa Sunzu was not included in the match day squad for the FK Teplice side that slipped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat in their Fortuna Liga away encounter against giants Sparta Prague. The defeat saw the Teplice board taking drastic measures after the match, so much so that head coach Jiri Jarosik was given his marching orders (fired).

In the Fortuna Narodni Liga, Benson Sakala played the full 90 minutes of the match for the FK Viagem Pribram side that was handed a 1-0 defeat in their away encounter at MFK Karvina.

Zambian youngster Claude Maurice Kaya has shelved his football ambitions for now for the Fashion industry and is now making his bread and butter on the runway.

DENMARK 🇩🇰
Mpande Youth Academy product Edward Chilufya and his Midtylland teammates traveled to Aalborg in readiness for their Monday Night Football encounter against Aalborg BK.

Lubambo Musonda played the full 90 minutes for the AC Horsens side in their 2-0 loss to the AGF side.

Over in the NordicBet Liga, Valance Nambishi played 90 minutes of the match for the FC Fredericia] side that managed to record a 3-0 victory in their home encounter against the Daniel Agger coached HB Koge side.

Zambian youngster Charles Ntambakwa Chishimba Manana who was formerly on the books of the Vejgaard BK side is currently a Free Agent.

ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
In the English Premier League, Patson Daka was benched by coach Brendan Rodgers for the Leicester City side that recorded a 1-0 defeat in their away encounter against Southampton.

British defender of Zambian descent Jadel Katongo played 78 minutes for the Manchester City U21 side that posted an emphatic 5-1 win in their Premier League 2 away encounter at West Ham United [U21].

Chanka Zimba featured for the Cardiff City U21 side that picked up a point on the road after playing out to a 1-1 draw in their encounter away at the Reading U21 side.

British midfielder of Zambian descent Tom Chiabi who is on the books of the Sunderland AFC U21’s was not included in the match day squad for their Premier League 2 encounter against the Stoke City U21 side.

In the Vanarama League, British striker of Zambian descent Troy Chiabi played 90 minutes of the match for the Blyth Spartans side that played out to a goalless draw with the AFC Fylde side.

Mambwe Chilufya is currently a Free Agent. The former Kendal Town player is looking for a fresh challenge.

Donald Chimalilo played the full 90 minutes for the Marske United side that had a weekend to forget following their 4-0 home defeat in their Northern Premier League encounter against the South Shields side.

Nantwich Town FC suffered a 1-0 defeat when they played Hyde United side. Former Wigan U18 striker Mwiya Malumo was an unused substitute for Nantwich Town.

British striker [eligible to play for Zambia] Olly Hesford came off the bench to play the last 13 minutes for the Squires Gate FC side in their 3-1 home defeat against the West Didsbury Chorlton FC side.

In the Midland Football League, Kafue Celtics product Chanda Mulenga came off the bench to play the last 27 minutes for the Nuneaton Griff side that drew 0-0 in their home fixture against Bilston Town.

Tika Musonda hard at work, working for English side Tottenham Hotspur where he serves as a Scout.

FINLAND 🇫🇮
In the Kakkonen [3rd tier] Norwegian striker of Zambian descent Emie Olsen and his Jakobstads BK teammates are off season.

ITALY 🇮🇹
Lameck Banda came off the bench at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to play the last 9 minutes for the US Lecce side that suffered a 2-0 defeat in their away fixture against Inter Milan.

In the Campionato Primavera 1, Mannah Chiwisa came off the bench to play the last 12 minutes for the Atalanta BC U19 side that recorded a 2-1 defeat in their away encounter at the Sampdoria U19 side.

NORTHERN IRELAND 🇬🇧
South African-born Irish striker of Zambian descent BJ Banda was an unused substitute for the Larne FC that recorded a narrow 1-0 win in their Danske Bank Premiership away encounter against the H & W Welders side.

NORWAY 🇳🇴
The Moss FK side recorded a 4-0 loss in their Club Friendly encounter against the Sarpsborg 08 side. Zambian born Norwegian striker Kabamba Tumba Kabalatama featured for Moss FK]

Jack Lahne scored the only goal of the match for the FK Start side that beat Standefjord Fotball 1-0 in a Club Friendly encounter.

PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
In the Liga 3, Zambian winger Kenneth Kalunga scored the first goal for the Lusitania de Lourossa FC side that edged the AD Castro Daire side 2-1 in a Liga 3 encounter.

Martin Luther “King” Chibambo played for the ADC Lobao side that won 3-2 when they played host to the Clube de Fermentelos side.

SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Fashion Sakala scored the second goal of the match for the Rangers FC side that eased to a 3-1 win in the Cinch Premiership home encounter against Kilmarnock.

Over in the Cinch Championship, Frankie Chisenga Musonda came off the substitutes bench to play the last 18 minutes for the Ayr United side that was handed a 2-1 home defeat in their encounter against Inverness CT.

Scottish-born midfielder of Zambian descent Mainza Mutenge formerly on the books of Patrick Thistle [Youth] is a Free Agent.

SERBIA 🇷🇸
The Red Star Belgrade side extended their lead at the summit of the Mozzart Bet Superliga log table to 16 points following their narrow 1-0 win over sworn rivals Partizan Belgrade. Kings Kangwa came off the Red Star bench at the 63rd mark to play the last 27 minutes of the match.

SPAIN 🇪🇸
Belgian midfielder of Zambian descent Charly Musonda Jr came off the Levante UD bench to play the last 38 minutes of their La Liga SmartBank encounter against the SD Huesca

side.

Over in the Segunda B Segunda Federacion, Francisco Mwepu scored a brace for the Cadiz B side that recorded a comfortable 3-1 victory in their home encounter against the Xerez DFC side. Club/country-mate Peter Chikola was not included in the 18 manCadiz B match day squad.

Ingoma Mwanza played for the CF La Solana side that drew 1-1 in their Tecera Division REEF encounter against the Atletico Tomelloso side.

Former Brondby midfielder Arthur Sioma Sivalingene is currently a Free Agent. He is yet to make a move after having parted company with the Las Rozas CF U19 side.

Former Osasuna midfielder Gabriel Kunda Jnr is still a Free Agent.

SWEDEN 🇸🇪
Daniel Bradley Kalichi Lahne and his IF Brommapojkarna U19 teammates are still on break.

Zambian goalkeeper Ezra Mwansa Chime is still on the look-out for a new club. He too like his colleague Claude Maurice in the Czech Republic could be swapping the soccer field for the Fashion Runway.

In the Credit Suisse Pro League, Miguel Changa Chaiwa was an unused substitute for the BSC Young Boys side that was held to a 1-1 draw in their away fixture at FC Winterthur.

THE NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱
Dutch goalkeeper of Zambian descent Malcom Mateyo and SC Heerenveen teammates had an off weekend.

WALES 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Zambian national Josh Mulenga who serves as youth coach for the Goytre United side had an off weekend.

Zambian winger Ntazana [Taz] Mayembe formerly on the books of Cardiff City FC is a Free Agent.

KSA 🇸🇦
In the SDL, Zambian attacking midfielder Saith Sakala played 90 minutes of the match for the Al Lewaa side in that succumbed to a 2-1 defeat in their home encounter against Al Jerash.

UAE 🇦🇪
In the UAE 1st Division, Emmanuel Mwiinde was part of the 18-man Hatta Club side that edged Baynouah SC 2-1.

Former Jerez CF striker Nenani ‘Nani’ Banda featured for the Dubai City FC side that registered a 2-1 defeat in their UAE 1st Division fixture against Al Taawon.

AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
Zambian striker Ndumba Makeche and his Bayswater City SC teammates are currently on preseason.

PR CHINA 🇨🇳
Zambian defense kingpin Stoppila Sunzu and his Cangzhou Mighty Lions teammates are on season break.

Evans Kangwa and his Qingdao Hainiu teammates are on preseason.

THAILAND 🇹🇭

All is well for former Zambian coach Noah Chivuta who is part of the technical bench at club side Nakhon Ratchasima FC.

CANADA 🇨🇦
In the Canadian Premier League, Lifumpa Yande Mwandwe and his Halifax Wanderers teammates had an off weekend.

USA 🇺🇸
In the MLS, the Phil Neviile coached Inter Miami side kick started their season with an impressive 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Aime Mabika was an unused substitute for Inter. The Kentucky Hall of Famer (Mabika) has now received the all clear from the Zambian Authorities to feature for the Chipolopolo.

 

Over in the NISA League, Zambian midfield magician Mutaya Mwape and his Chattanooga FC teammates are on preseason.

American-born midfielder of Zambian descent Mumbi Kwesele is on the lookout for a new club following the pullout of club side Bay Cities FC from the NISA league owing to financial reasons. Kwesele though had reason to celebrate over the weekend after he guided the Polato SC U12 boys to the NORCAL cup title.

Elsewhere in the NISA League, Joseph Kalilwa and his New York Braveheart SC teammates are on preseason.

In the MLS Next Pro, Zambian – born American coach Charles Bimbe Renken who serves as Assistant Coach for the St Louis FC 2 side is on preseason.

Elsewhere in the MLS Next Pro, Golden Mafwenta and his Real Monarchs teammates are off season.

In the UPSL, Mutambo Mwalizi and his Roc City Boom teammates are off season.

Elsewhere in the UPSL, Zambian left back Reuben Phiri is off season as is the case with his [Valley Football Club Raiders teammates.

Christian Mumbi Kapanda and Mitumbi Simushi and their Pittsburgh City United teammates are on season break.

American goalkeeper [eligible to play for Zambia] Jason Smith and his Utah Valley Wolverines teammates are on season break.

American winger of Zambian descent Atef Elijah Sikazwe and his Army West Point teammates are off season.

British – born striker of Zambian descent Ingram Kusaloka and his Mount Mercy teammates are on season break.

The Zambian-born American quintet of Paul McBride, James Mcbride, Moses Kabuswe, Webby Phiri & Brian Matipa and all members of the Taylor University Trojans team are off season.

Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy product Victor Ndhlovu and all at WLU are off season.

Zambian attacking midfielder Salifyaji Mugala, and his Bethel Pilots teammates are off season.

American International School product Moodi Saadi is off season as is the case with his Wooster teammates.
Mpelembe Secondary School product Chewe Mukuka is off season and so too are his Tiffin Dragons teammates.

Horizon School product Kaliki Mupeta is off season [West Liberty Soccer]

Ryan Sinkamba and his Brevard College teammates are off season.

Rhodes Park School product Salem Mwelwa and his Wheeling University Cardinals teammates are off season.

Former Zambia U20 National Team player Peter Masikini who serves as assistant coach for the Carroll University Pioneers is off season.

Zambian national Joe Kateule who is assistant coach for the Grace College Men’s Team [GC Lancers] is off season.
Zambia-born Canadian coach Rumbani Andrew Munthali who serves as Player Development Coordinator at MLS club side Nashville SC is on season break.