Kachepa on the Ball
The branding of the team in Celtic colours have been done already
In this column the Zamfoot Crew brings you the latest transfer & Gossip news. It’s simply Kachepa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lusaka Celtic moves to Kafue
KCM/FAZ Division one south outfit Lusaka Celtic has been moved to Kafue and will be now called Kafue Celtic.
According to sources the move is aimed at creating a big fan base as it will be the only team in town playing in the second tier.
“The owners want Celtic to be one of the biggest clubs in Zambia in the next five years. They are looking at the model Afrisport fc used when they scouted for players like Lwipa, Kalaba, Jacob Mulenga, Stopilla Sunzu and Mbola,” the source said.
“They want the days of Kelvin ‘Malaza’ Mutale to be back at Kosa Stadium. Imagine in two years time clubs like Nkana, Zesco United, Zanaco coming to Kafue and play Celtic at Kosa?
Some of the big names to have emerged from Kafue are late Kelvin Mutale, Jonas Sakuwaha, Chisamba Lungu, Jackson Mwanza and Kondwani Mtonga (both Zesco United players).
Chansa set to sign for one of SA’s ‘Big four.’
International midfielder Isaac ‘Gattuso’ Chansa is set to sign for either the Soweto giants or the Pretoria based sides; Supersport United or Mamelodi Sundowns.
The 25 year old who starred at Orlando Pirates during his initial spell in PSL has also hinted that he could be his way to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Chansa did not renew his contract at Swedish side Helsingborg after it expired on December 31st 2009.
He played as a second half substitute against Cameroon in Angola.
Hichani is set to complete his move to Mazembe
Mazembe want a Zambian central defence partnership to continental title
Orange/CAF Champions League holders T.P Mazembe are rumoured to have entered the race to sign emerging Chipolopolo Boys centre-back Stopilla Sunzu who is being tracked by Germany and Austrian sides.
Sunzu’s defensive partner in the quarter final clash against Nigeria, Hichani Himonde has already agreed terms with the Lubumbashi. Himonde is also wanted by Emmanuel Mbola’s Pyunik Yeravan.
And in another related news, Sunzu’s elder brother Felix Sunzu Jr was spotted in Lubumbashi a fortnight ago were he is believed to have held talks with both T.P Mazembe and Lupompo.
Given Singuluma is set to travel to DR Congo to discuss his future with Mazembe missing the World Club Championship in Dubai.
Dutch giants tracking Jacob Mulenga
Chipolopolo Boys talisman Jacob Mulenga is on the wish list of Dutch giants, Ajax and PSV according to reports from Holland.
Mulenga’s exploits in Angola were he scored two goals and assist has alerted after initially just monitoring his progress at FC Utrecht. Mulenga scored in the 2-0 win over Ajax in league in November 2009.
BothChamanga and Singuluma could be on the move.
Chamanga could be on the move
Jacob Mulenga’s twin-tower strike force partner James Chamanga is also on the verge of leaving China based side Dalian Shide were his contract is believed to have expired.
Dalian Shide have offered the 30 year old a contract extension but his agent is still studying it.
Lusaka Dynamos set to sign Cameroonian goalkeeper
Premier League outfit Lusaka Dynamos is set to sign two Cameroonians players; a goalkeeper and a defender. Both players have had stints in South Africa.
Zanaco refuse to release Lwipa to sign
Champions Zanaco refused to grant striker Ignitius Lwipa permission to conclude a deal with an Israeli second tier side despite Wedson Nyirenda giving the player blessings to go and try his luck abroad.
“Zanaco cited the Champions League as the reason not to allow him but one could think that they could have emulated Zesco United who allowed Jonas Sakuwaha to sign in France. This is what is killing our game in Zambia, “a highly placed source.
“The coach who wanted Figo (as Lwipa is called) is the one who signed Moses Sichone when he was in Cyprus. Lwipa was just required to pass medicals and no trials.
Buffaloes appoint Chiyangi as head coach
Former Power Dynamos and Zambia left back Aggrey Chiyangi is now in-charge of Green Buffaloes. Chiyangi has been head coach of Chambishi which was demoted last season.
Buffaloes were scouting for a coach after they parted company with Alfred Lupiya who took over from George Lwandamina in the middle of the last season. Lwandamina has since moved to Kabwe Warriors
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Saku is now playing 90 minutes at his club.
according to the post his contract has been extend
Nigeria should not make the mistake of taking Renard. This guy is still in experienced and tactically is still deficient. If tactically he was sound, i tell you Zambia would have beaten Cameroun and Nigeria clean. Now what about the big stage. Let Renard continue to grow with Zambia till 2012/13. If Nigeria are really sure that they dont need Shaidou Amadou, they surely should be wise on the choice of the replacement. Please not Renard, World Cup is too big a competition and we need africa to do well.
let him go.phd.if nigeria have seen something in him why stop him.
KALABA IS ALSO SET TO JOIN EGYPTIAN GIANTS. WATCH THIS SPACE.
with the quality of the Egyptian league, that could be a great move……but…..
Zambia: Renard Will Stay
Zambia coach Herve RenardFebruary 1, 2010
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have said they are confident Chipolopolo coach Herve Renard will see out his contract with Zambia, which runs out in May, while also saying that the Frenchman has a right to aspire to coach a high profile team.
FAZ spokesman Erick Mwanza said the association are confident Renard, who guided the team to reach the last eight at Angola 2010, will stay on as coach despite interest from several other African teams.
“There is every indication that he will stay as his commitment is to Zambia,” Mwanza said.
The FAZ spokesman also said they were not disturbed that Renard has ambition to work with a top African team.
“Let me clarify, there is no person without ambition it is only the dead. There is nothing wrong with Renard saying one day he has ambitions of taking a job for a big team,” he said.
Mwanza said that Renard had not hidden his inclinations towards French-speaking countries citing Cameroon and Morocco as possible destinatio