March 30, 2010
For most Chipolopolo Stars this is how it started. This kids' dream is one day to play @ Ndola Stadium
Zambianfootball.net brings you the latest pics of the Chipolopolo Stars as well as the Ndola Stadium.
In the pic to the left, young boys going through their paces as they try to realise their dream of one day playing for the Chipolopolo at a 40, 000 seater ultra modern Ndola Stadium.
Rainford Kalaba, Jacob Mulenga & Given Singuluma posing for a photo when they went to watch a movie Invictus at a cinema in Johannesburg before the AFCON
Kalu also accompanied the boys to the cinema
The boys in suits
Mr Given Singuluma, Mr Jacob Mulenga, Mr Noah Chivuta & Mr Kampamba 'Modibo' Chintu
William 'The Magician' Njobvu, Clifford 'The Master' Mulenga & Felix 'Jet Li' KatongoMr Given Singuluma, Mr Jacob Mulenga, Mr Noah Chivuta & Mr Kampamba 'Modibo' Chintu
Iwe Clifford! ...Chris! hurry up..! button up your jackets...eh. It can never get big than that!!!
Ba Mwine was the only missing with Herve Renard! Collins Mbesuma remained in Angola and flew straight to his base in South Africa
The construction works a 40, 000 seater Stadium in Ndola are under schedule. pic by The Post
how it started, the Chinese Engineers & Architetures planing the design
An architectural impression of the Ndola Stadium when its completed
When H.E Rupiah Banda went to tour the construction early last
Remember when there was talk of importing cement. This is were they wanted a specific type of cement to use in these (four) pillars. This an early last pic on a pillar when they just started
In August 2009, this how one of the pillars was looking.
kachepa has it that construction has been going both at night and day
This was in August 2009
In August 2009, it was looking like this but now it has changed. This is the area were the stands have been built as in the picture from The Post Newspapers.
The Chinese will definately want to leave a mark. At the entrance there are dragons symbolizing their culture
The Zamfoot Crew will try to get the latest pics from the Ndola Stadium.
79 Comments on "Photo Gallery: Chipolopolo Stars & Ndola Stadium"
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Kay on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:37 AM
cant wait 4 this to complete maybe then i can watch local football not those bumpy pitches like MUsa kasonka
ife ndife ba zambia on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:56 AM
nice pix ba zamfoot.thanx a million.we need new ones now
chiti chitundu on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 9:42 AM
nice pics ba zamfoot. it is really great that you have all the time and we are appreciate you efforts. it looks easy but i know its very difficult to put up things like this. BRAVO once again you are the people we need with a heart for zed soccer. BRAVO and nice pics coming for the stadia. for once lets have a stadia and lets not have politics or people claiming ” no we built this and that”. its for all zambians to be happy and proud. nice suits also gentlemen na ba great!!
Jojo on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 10:13 AM
Good job zamfoot,keep it up..i understand the stadia will be completed in october next year,i cant wait..twachula sana
Karlson on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 10:17 AM
It wldnt b in order 4 zesco and otha ndola based teams 2 use da stadium it shld only b left 4 cup finals en international matchz
Jojo on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 10:33 AM
The chinese should leave the equipment here when the stadium is complete so that we can use it to build other stadiums in future
Asilikale on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 10:43 AM
Thank u zamfoot for takng us back to the past i dnt believe in.Its embarrasing zamfoot cant evn pick his own pics bt has to rely on Post paper.
Zamfoot ua alwz gud at makng promises u dnt fulfil y perharps ua used to playng a catchup to Post paper,gv us latest photos.
As u were zamfoot ala.
Chali Cool on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 11:07 AM
Mbola’s journey: From Europe to Mazembe
By HONE LIWANGA
ZAMBIA’S most promising defender Emmanuel Mbola’s faint prospects of joining English Premiership side Tottenham Hotspurs have come to an end as the player has joined Democratic Republic of Congo’s TP Mazembe.
The fairytale that started with the 16-year-old joining Armenia’s Pyunik Yerevan in 2008 saw the player attempting to join Spurs last month only for coach Harry Redknapp to deny having any knowledge of the transfer and player.
In between the flights to and from Europe, there were claims that Mbola had been forced to sign a contract with Yerevan even when he was a minor, forcing FIFA to step in.
But before FIFA had settled the matter, Mbola was understood to be in Lubumbashi, clinching a deal even before Yerevan released his international transfer certificate.
Mining Rangers director Elijah Chileshe confirmed the twist in the adventure of the youngster, whose age is a subject of discussion.
Chileshe was tight-lipped on details of the transfer but said contractual problems with Yerevan have been resolved.
He said the player is happy with what TP Mazembe have offered him.
“Mbola is now a TP Mazembe player. He is happy with what he has been offered and I am happy that he will now concentrate on playing football,” Chileshe said of the player’s move from Europe to Africa.
He said Mbola will use TP Mazembe as a stepping stone to big European clubs.
Chileshe said the contractual problems the player found himself in discouraged Spurs from signing him.
“Tottenham have given up on Mbola because of the contractual problems but we are not sad because TP Mazembe have offered the player a good contract,” Chileshe said.
Mbola left the country for DRC last week to seal his move to reigning African Champions League champions.
Mbola, who recently ditched Pyunik Yeravan because of “bad” conditions at that club, has linked up with his compatriots – striker Given Singuluma, midfielder Sebastian Mwansa and defenders Hichani Himoonde and Stopilla Sunzu.
Mbola was impressive at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola where the Chipolopolo reached the quarter-finals and were beaten by Nigeria. Zambia Daily Mail
…………….I appologise to Zamfooty for doubting the credibility of the story when they first reported it. Chileshe is a serious crook because he expressed ignorance when the story first came out but his outbursts now shows that he was the architect of this questionable move.
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 11:11 AM
Whn i say zamfoot photocopys fro da post som pro zamfoot say we dont appreciate.b real gents.
Sande on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 12:25 PM
Equipment will “eaten by rats”.
Amuna Onzuna on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 12:26 PM
I wish they can increase capacity,40,000 is too small for a soccer-crazy nationa like Zambia.Now that we know its a loan other than a gift from the Chinese,we can easily tell the Chinese to expand the Capacity.How true did I read about the Independence Stadium being given to FAZ and GBFC according to Kalu’s speach?
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 1:05 PM
FIVE ZAMBIAN NATIONAL PLAYERS WITH TP MAZEMBE – AMAZING STUFF!
I CAN UNDERSTAND TWO OR THREE PLAYERS,BUT NOT FIVE!
PLEASE GUYS, HOW DOES THIS HELP ZAMBIAN FOOTBALL?
JUST FOR THE SAKE OF MONEY!
HAVE THE ZAMBIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION FORGOTTEN THAT WE HAVE ZAMBIANS IN DIASPORA THAT FULLY UNDERSTAND FOOTBALL POLITICS?
WE ALL KNOW THAT TP MAZEMBE ARE THE AFRICAN CHAMPIONS BUT PLEASE DO NOT INSULT OUR INTELLIGENCE.
THE SO CALLED “ARISTOS” MUST THINK THAT WE ARE ALL SHALLOW MINDED – WELL, IT COULD BE THE OTHER WAY ROUND.
IN A NUTSHELL,ZAMBIA HAS GOT EMERGING TALENT BUT WE MUST HELP AND GUIDE OUR PLAYERS TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS THAT WOULD HELP THEM AND HELP THE NATION.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT POINTING FINGERS – IT’S CALLED REALITY TALK!
AND FOR UNCLE BOBS,WHETHER YOU CHOSE TO DISPLAY YOUR NAME OR REMAIN ANONYMOUS ON THIS BLOG IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL PREFERENCE – MY VERY GOOD FRIEND!
Chair on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 1:48 PM
The Chosen one, the only reason I can think about why DRC has become an appealing destination for our players is because it is easier to smoke dagga there than it is in europe. Just look at how some of them have prefered to get back to south africa, even before all options are exhausted. Taking a player who uses chamba before games to europe is like removing fish from water. Remember also that Zaire used to be a haven for juju which some of our players still beleive in. Welcome home Mbola!
Seen from afar on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 2:19 PM
TP Mazembe have money. They have the mineral industry which Zambia used to have and now they have the players. Ha, no seriously, i have nothing against DRC or TPM they are doing well and are well managed?!? It’s just a shame for the one who has a such a big chance to make it big see it messed up in such a way.
Seen from afar on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 2:23 PM
Thanks for pics Zamfoot, good pictures posted at the right time. So we can remind ourselves and feel a little more positive. The guys look smart!
Nathan on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 3:31 PM
Well, when all is said and done, i just want to know how much money our players who plays for TP MAZEMBE are paid at the end of the week or month. May be they are paid just like in europe. I also want to know who their coach is. Can someone please give me that information.
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:03 PM
@Nathan
their coach is Diego Garzito, he is a frenchman.
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:09 PM
@Man ceasor
Check some of the pics on some of the sports stories on the post website. they are actually our photos. Also take a look at an advert on supersport about Zesco united, the photos used are from Zamfoot. At the moment on the web, most of the Zambian soccer photos were taken by us. Give credit were it is due.
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:29 PM
@Man ceasor
most of the time u write crap about us ‘photocopying’. Visit most tabloids in the UK, you ll find that alot of them carry similar articles but phrased in different ways. Skysports and bbc football sometimes quote from the papers and they normally attribute. In our case we do attribute and credit stories we find fitting for our site. Ask yourself if you have ever found or read The post, Times of zambia or Daily mail credit Zamfoot? just last week, we did the mbola article joining TP mazembe, go to times of Zambia website and read the saturday sports stories. Word for word and just included an interview by mr elijah chileshe. Did they credit Zamfoot? No! But if it was kickoff, they could have attributed. There are a lot examples.
Sharp Razor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:31 PM
I am not one that likes criticising but on this one Ba Man Ceaser you have had it wrong. If you think you can provide more and better info why not provide it. Zamfoot is doing what it can and the least we can give them is our gratitude and credit. Kudos Zamfoot!!
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:43 PM
if i challenge zamfoot does it mean i write crap y nt just correct me than tellin me i write crap.
Brave Rangers for life on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:44 PM
Why those dragons at the gate iminyama yayamba? Zed is a Christian Nation what are those other gods you are displaying just at the entrance? Someone shud tell the Chinese to humbly remove them we are compromising here. Mr. Chileshe must be hanged for spoiling Mbola’s future fulustop…
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:46 PM
zamfoot hw many pipo ve said u cut n paste stories fro da post.y hand pickin me alone.
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:47 PM
@Man ceasor
From ur comments boss we noticed that you are a pro kalu and since there’s beef between The post and kalu and you think Zamfoot is against kalu, herve Renard and we hope next time you won’t accuse us that we don’t like mbola. 80 percent of the time we post here we try by all means and not to take sides. For ur own information before we even critise Herve Renard’s tactics, kalu or Erick mwanza, we find normally find time and talk to them face to face. Next week we are going to FAZ to review the mbola saga with Kalu. we are pretty sure he is not happy the boy is congo because he complained bitterly when heard that stoppila sunzu has signed there. Kalu knows and is aware that him and chileshe shoulder the blame over mbola and to some extent Sunzu.
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:48 PM
zamfoot hw many pipo on da site ve said u cut n paste stories fro da post.y hand pickin me alone.
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:51 PM
Thanks sharp razor its nt abt havin or knowin in4orm bt just caution som of da stories whch r nt balanced
Brave Rangers for life on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 4:52 PM
My man you have a big problem why dont you appreciate what ZAMFOOT are doing if you tired why not go to other sites? Pipo like you are always negative even when things are good. To me this info is good but only turned nasty on those dragons at the entrance!!
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:14 PM
Boss, no one is 100 percent right. But in ur case it looks whatever we post on site is negative. we hurt kalu. To be frank with we ‘ll not sit and watch if kalu erred. Ask our dear big man Mr Mwamelo. we critised him over the 60 pin for the national team despite him being one of our dear colleague. when the petition debate was hype of town, we went to him to seek clarification at his home on a number of issues. Ask Singuluma or mayuka, we called them headless chicken in the player ratings articleafter they looked lost in the 1-0 loss to Egypt. Singuluma is like a brother to Zamfoot but he understood that friendship comes second in the world of media. in the game against Cameroon, we gave mbola 5/10 on our player rater, one agent from europe phoned and was stunned that we critised ‘ur player.
Magic on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:23 PM
Hahaha. True story.
Magic on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:29 PM
I am excited about the prospect of having a decent facility in the country. It is really embarrassing that we pride ourselves as a footballing nation but have no facilities. If the other stadiums come on line (Lusaka and Livingstone), then we can even think of hosting an AFCON competition. Great stuff. My one concern is maintenance. Maintenance of the stadium and the turf. Immediately those assets are handed over to government there should be a solid and sustainable maintenance plan to ensure that the facilities do not fall into a state of disrepair. Thanks to the Chinese – goodness knows what they are getting in return
Brave Rangers for life on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:29 PM
ZAMFOOT dont chew your heart over this guy if you look at statistics you will find that those quiet former so called Mighty Wanderers are always behind Kalu and the regime and any criticism towards them is not taken lightly. For some of us we enjoy being on this site kaya enawo zao.
Zamfoot on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:30 PM
basically everyone critises even the bigman Justice kafusha but yours sir, its looks on each and every article there’s a fault in Zamfoot. its usually great to read different opinions on this site but we should not try to destroy each. they say ‘knowledge is like mature, so share it’. No one would claim to know zambian soccer. Uncle Bobs talks about kalampa,Dinamo and justice kafusha on our legends, Big Steve gives us depth on SA. Jojo is emerging as power dynamos anchorman, travis does the players abroad and the list goes on.. people wanted division 1 north and south fixtures and results last year, we listened and now we ve included. lets move man ceasor, let ur critism be positive as well. cheers
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:33 PM
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR FOOTBALL,WE ALL KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO FIND A TOP CLASS LEFT BACK IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBAL – THE LIKES OF ROBERTO CARLOS, AND ASHLEY COLE.
SUDDENLY, WE HAVE MBOLA WHO POSSESSES THE RAW TALENT AND COULD ONLY GET BETTER WITH TIME – A RARE GEM!
THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS,FC PYUNIK COULD HAD EASILY TRANSFERED MBOLA TO A TOP CLUB IN RUSSIA AND MADE SOME MONEY FOR THEMSELVES AND THE FOOTBALL CLUB THAT TRAINED MBOLA IN ZAMBIA.
IT’S SO SAD THAT THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CHAMBER WILL BE GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE MBOLA SAGA.
JUST TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT,FC PYUNIK’S CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MBOLA DOES NOT CONTRAVENE FIFA RULES.
EVEN THOUGH MBOLA WAS A MINOR WHEN HE SIGNED WITH FC PYUNIK,HIS FATHER MOVED TO ARMENIA WITH THE LAD AND MBOLA ALSO RECEIVED ADEQUATE FOOTBALL EDUCATION DURING HIS STAY WITH FC PYUNIK.
I AM FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND WHY COMMON SENSE HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO APPLY IN THIS SITUATION.
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:50 PM
1st n 4most am nt pro kalu,i ve also observed dat u ve never post nthin pro faz n renard. write somthin gd
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 6:00 PM
brave rangers 4lif thanks bt i ve no problem wt zamfoot let him report both sides of da coin
Anonymous on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 6:13 PM
Let me get this right on the Zambian mentality and mindset….You have Macdonald Mariga (Kenya) moving from Helsingborg in Sweden, to Parma then now playing in the champions league with Inter Milan. Isaac Chansa moves from the same club Helsingborg(sweden) to a club he played for five or six years ago in South Africa.
You have Mbesuma moving from Europe back to south africa, you have Mbola moving from Europe to Mazembe in DRC, you have Kalaba moving from Europe to egypt and now its anyone’s guess where he is ??This is a snapshot view of the state of football and our footballers….that is why Togo qualified to a World Cup before Zambia and i don’t recall in the Africa Cup that Togo ever reached the quaterfinals of Afcon….while Zambia has…this is why Senegal made their First world cup while Zambia has a better Africa record than Senegal…this is why Angola made their First world cup and Zambia has not, despite having both a better regional and Africa cup record than Angola, and this is why the likes of Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea might even go to a World Cup before Zambia does….somewhere somehow something is not adding up….but a good start is building those stadia..in Lusaka, Ndola, Livingstone, and maybe Chipata…then the player attitude has to change…
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 7:16 PM
One of the measures is to ensure that should they be any club that will be using the stadium, that club will have to pay some fee to cover costs such as the of use of water, cleaning of dressing rooms and maintaning the playing surface etc. No club should be allowed to use the stadium as a training ground (Monday to Friday) as is the case with many stadiums in Zambia, this makes watering of the pitch impossible. (Monday to Friday = Training, Saturday league game) takwaba
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 7:19 PM
there be
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 7:30 PM
Well said brother. I am just waiting to hear what FC. Pyinik’s reaction is going to be. The way I see this case it may destroy Mbola’s career. I think the boy should not have been rushed into signing a contract with TP Mazembe. Chileshe and Mining Rangers should have asked FAZ to push FIFA and have this case solved in as much short time as possible.
As issues stand at now Mbola has 2 contracts which is wrong.
One thing I would like to know is the price that Mazembe paid Chileshe and Mining Rangers. The boy was valued at £1 million. Did Mazembe pay Mining Rangers £1 million? or even half of this? Or did they pay the usual $25,000 USA most Zambian players cost. This could be very interesting
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 7:34 PM
Chileshe said the contractual problems the player found himself in discouraged Spurs from signing him.
“Tottenham have given up on Mbola because of the contractual problems but we are not sad because TP Mazembe have offered the player a good contract,” Chileshe said
Mr. Chileshe I know it may not be mu business but why can’t you do like Mr. Mumba of Zesco did when Saku went to France. Mr. Mumba put all the cards on the table for all to see how clean he was. Can you please give us the details if you are clean regarding this saga
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 7:34 PM
my business
kk11 on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:03 PM
@Brave Rangers for life
compromising what? What has religion got to do with anything? What is is what is
kk11 on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:19 PM
@Anonymous
well said, this is the dilema we have a lot of talent but lack of mental fortitude. These kids do not think big, hope Jacob Mulenga keeps the Zambian flag flying in Europe as well as the kids in Israel. For all the talk of TP Mazembe being a spring board, funny how Mputu and a few others have still not made it to Europe despite all the the talk.
Justice Kafusha on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:19 PM
ZAMBIAS PREMIERE LEAGUE TOP SCORES CHART (PS: ONLY GOALS SCORED FROM LEAGUE GAMES COUNT)
2 goals
Brian Chilando, Ruben Tembo (GBFC)
Chipulu Chileya ( Konkola Blades)
Joseph Milanzi (Lusaka Dynamos)
Kennedy Mudenda (Power Dynamos)
Dube Phiri(Red Arrows)
1 goal
Moses Phiri, Mazuba Mkandawire, Richard Chibwe ( National Assembly)
Brian Lubaba, Jimmy Njovu, Stanely Banda (Red Arrows)
Aubrey Funga, Ignatius Mukota (Nchanga Rangers)
John Phiri, Lackson Sikaonga(Roan United)
Edward Mwamba, Perry Mutapa (Nkwazi)
Morgan Hanjema, Liniker Mwikisa, John Musukwa(GBFC)
Joseph Sitali (Power Dynamos)
Dominic Ngwira(Choma Eagles)
Emmanuel Chimpinde(Power Dynamos)
Douglas Chiwaya(Nkana)
Bronson Chama(Kabwe Warriors)
Patrick Kasunga(Konkola Blades)
Arthur Kasoloki(Zesco Kasoloki)
Chali Cool on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:24 PM
I can’t agree more. This Mbola Mazembe move is the most annoying of the happenings in the rescent past. I was hoping that maybe it could just be a rumour but unfortunately, it has turned out to be true.It would be interesting to know the detailes of the Mbola Mazembe contract.
tino on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 9:13 PM
@ Man ceasor
U and Asilikale said Zamfoot jus copy from the post but if i check very well most of these pics have never been published by the post. So i dont kno where u guys are getting ths photocopying issue 4rm. On Mbola, i thnk hs handlers hve messed hm up. I dont kno if he wil eva get such a chance. Shame
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 9:30 PM
GUYS,WE REALLY HAVE TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS MBOLA ISSUE!
MBOLA SIGNED A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HIS DAD’S SIGNATURE FORMING PART OF THE CONTRACT RIGHT?
HIS DAD MOVED WITH HIM TO ARMENIA WHERE FC PYUNIK IS LOCATED RIGHT?
MBOLA HAD ALL THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO HIM RIGHT?
WHERE ON EARTH HAVE FC PYUNIK VIOLATED FIFA RULES HERE?
NOW, AFTER THE AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS,WHY DID MBOLA NOT RETURN TO ARMENIA?
WHY DID HE HEAD TO SPURS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF FC PYUNIK OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES IN RUSSIA?
WE ALL KNOW WHAT HARRY IS LIKE WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL BUNGS SO ONE WOULD NOT BE SUPRISED THAT HE WAS INTERESTED IN MBOLA.
MBOLA WAS ACTUALLY IN TOTTENHAM WHEN DAVE AND HIS ALLIES MET UP WITH SPURS TO PROVE THAT MBOLA WAS THEIR PLAYER.
SPURS PULLED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS A VERY EMBARRASING SITUATION FOR THEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SPURS BEEN BANNED FOR REGISTERING PLAYERS IN TWO TRANSFER WINDOWS.
SOMEONE MUST HAVE MENTIONED TO SPURS THAT MBOLA HAD FULLY COMPLIED WITH HIS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS FC PYUNIK – TRUE OR FALSE?
FINALLY, MBOLA’S TRIALS WITH SPURS CONTRAVENES FIFA RULES SO DOES HIS MOVE TO TP MAZEMBE.
HOW CAN WE MOVE ON AS A NATION IN SPORTS WITH ALL THESE ISSUES GUYS?
ARE WE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER REGARDING THIS ISSUE?
Man ceasor on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 10:52 PM
i dont kn y we kep on pointin @others i feel mbola decided 2go 2 tp on his free will.
Whisper on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 11:12 PM
Mr Chali Cool, weren’t you at the forefront throwing stones at Zamfoot when he did the ‘Vultures’ story? Accusing Zamfoot of being an agent?! Weren’t you the same one who said that you don’t believe Zamfoot when he broke the story that Mbola was going to TP?
I recognise that you apologise to Zamfoot above, but I’m sorry to say, people like you are part of the problem. You were presented with FACTS (backed up with dates, times, etc) yet you chose to turn a blind eye and throw blind accusations. Hopefully this is a wake up call.
Anonymous on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 11:29 PM
@Whisper
IN YOUR OWN WORDS,PLEASE EXPLAIN TO US, THE MEANING OF A REPRESENTATION CONTRACT,THANKS.
nsomba on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 12:05 AM
The first time I saw this man ceasor chap he was critcising me on some comment I made about the Zanaco vs URA .He is always lookin to criticise anyone providing information and Zamfoot . This guy is always critcising can I ask if he has ever helped in providing information to you as some of us do when we have it at our disposal I guess not but he is the first one critcise when Information is provided instead of just being grateful . Ba zamfoot keep it up you know you can count on us regardless
Awe on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 3:51 AM
this is good
Seasoned Soccer fan-USA on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 5:17 AM
Did FAZ buy the suites the boys were wearing? Is this part of the NIKE deal? Someone please enlighten me. Thank Zamfoot for the photos. We were loging for more at least every quarter to update us on the progress.
What about Independence stadium? Still no show? Mulongoti said they used the money for MMD campaign.
Kayula on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 6:39 AM
I think for TP Mazembe to have 5 foreign players from one country is quite excessive especially if they are all in the starting line up. Notwithstanding that the owner of the team, Mose Katumbi, has his legs planted in Zambia and Congo, once the team starts to perform below par, the zambian players will not have it easy with the Lubumbashi locals. The backlash will be bad on the Zambian players, its just a matter of time.
Chali Cool on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 7:42 AM
My friend am not a blind follower of anyone. I analyse issues objectively as they come. I disputed the Mbola story and gave reasons why I did so. However, I did mention in the same posting that if it turns out that Zamfoot are correct on this one, I won’t hesitate to apologise and I kept my word. Iam trained to be an independent thinker so don’t expect me to be a praise singer for anyone. If I agree with you, then I agree. if I disagree, then I disagree. Thats the philosohy that governs how I operate. By the way, my apology is on the story they said “Mbola is going to TP” and not on the vultures story. Furthermore, I find it strange when you hope that this is a wake up call! A wake up call for what? Learn to appreciate that the’ll always be people with ideas or opinions different from yours and you should respect that. Kindly explain to me the ratinale behind what you are upto. Maybe am too dull to grasp it.
Lastly, I want to make it clear that we may agree on some of the issues raised on this blog by some of you but what we differ is the methodology on how we handle them if you know what I mean.
Man ceasor on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 8:13 AM
nsomba u ve made me laugh,nway continue givin zamfoot inform its gud our footbal
Ba Muzo on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 9:01 AM
In future, I will suggest that Zamfoot deletes your comments so that you can see that other people can also be unreasonable too if you continue writing ‘crap’ in your sms style.
If you are seriously minded, do articles on people you want us to lick boots and then there will be the so called balance you and others like Chamz advocate for.
Zamfoot is an open forum and we try to inform particularly those who are outside the country and there is nothing wrong quoting any particular newspaper as this is the trend every where in the world.
You need to be objective in your criticism. You come on this forumn for free may be by a little talk time on your phone. Do you think this forum was built by texts? Do you appreciate what goes in bringing you even one story at no cost to you.
If you do not desist from your ‘crap’ your comments may not see the light of Zamfoot. You can go and complain on another forum or better still start your own blog with your cronies where we shall enjoy your excellent journalistic skills afterall some of you are qualified.
Dk on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:25 AM
NICE ONE
Maica 3 on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:46 AM
Ba muzo why should you threaten man ceasor?why shouldnt his views be heard?why should you be given special treatment? Is it because man ceasors views are objective well be warned people who live in glass house mustnt throw stones what if we throw back why hasnt zamfoot commented to tell man ceasor to cool down? Why shouldnt your comments be deleted? you eat humble pie in january and apologised for making wrong comments abash bootlickers!abash musela kwakaba! Abash dictiatorial tendencies and abash this muzo chap
Chali Cool on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:53 AM
This is now getting ugly. You have made your point and I guess its loud and clear but you are now overdoing it. I am sure Man Ceaser has gotten your point but your reference to Chamz and others with divergent views is a bit unprofessional. Hope divergence will be respected without you exhibiting hostility towards those seemingly not pulling in the same direction with you.
Man ceasor on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:59 AM
ba muzo who r u 2suggest dat zamfoot deletes my comments?so u just want pro zamfoot comments.
Justice Kafusha on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 12:21 PM
That is part of the Nike deal, no doubt about that. Independence stadium nobody knows what will happen. It is likely that stadium will remain a white elephant. I have a feeling as soon as the Ndola stadium is completed we will get another tone from the Govt.
What I do not understand is why firms such as ZESCO, ZANACO, KCM who making huges profits are not willing to put up sports infrastructures for their clubs. At least Govt is trying but Govt alone can’t do everything. What is wrong kanshi na ma Company aya. Ni kugona kwa bwanji uku kansi? Kaya
Brave Rangers for life on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 1:09 PM
Brave Rangers for life on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 1:13 PM
Chali Cool i support you for once let divergent views come but they must be constructive not the way Man Ceasor does it it seems he is a critic of everything good that is brought by ZAMFOOT and other bloger’s views such what Nsomba has stated above. Now deleting Man Ceasor’s comments on this site is just being extreme let us just accept him as he is you know some pipo were born and raised like that, negative all the time.
tino on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 2:28 PM
@ Ba Muzo
Papa am stil waiting for the mail. Dont get upset mudala. The best you can do is ignore some pipos if you dont like them but having them deleted aint rite
Logic on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 3:34 PM
This is getting ugly fellas and there’s really no need for that. Lets avoid attacking personalities and focus on real issues. I would hate to see this site turn into a Lusaka Times or something like that. I believe everyone is free to express themselves but we should also be mindful of respecting each other so our freedoms don’t trump those of other people. I appreciate the patience shown by Zamfoot despite the numerous attacks sent your way. If some of you think you have better or more credible information than Zamfoot, present it instead of calling the guy all sorts of names. We need to elevate our game a little more guys, we don’t need this negativity. With that said how about someone in Zambia drink a Mosi on my behalf and lets move on… How about those Munich boys last night?
Man ceasor on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 3:42 PM
in som stories i ve given zamfoot da support,am just challengin him nt 2b so negative 2faz n renard.
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 3:44 PM
ANY UPDATES REGARDING HICHANI’S PERFORMANCES WITH TP MAZEMBE? HOW WELL IS THE LAD PLAYING?
Man ceasor on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 3:46 PM
Dont tel me dat renard n faz ve nt do nthing gd 2write abt.been objective is vita in wat we do
kk11 on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 4:33 PM
The back and forth on this blog is a microcosim of the goings on in out national politics. A lot of food throwing and accusations here coupled with childish statements. Its true that some here are in Kalu’s camp and some are not. Its also true that others go which ever way suits their best interest. All this is fine, but ask yourselves how is this really helping Zambian football?? For those of us in the diaspora, Zamfoot is that proverbial diamond in the rough it keeps us informed on the daily goings on in Zedian football. Sometimes the stories put up i feel are biased one way or the other but overall the content is good on a shoe string budget. The post, Tiems or Daily mail does not give us such in depth details as Zamfoot. I have been critical of some artciles by Zamfoot, but my criticism has been backed up by a compelling reason on why i have disagreed. But saying such and such is “crap” or saying this or that guy is a physical trainer or you are “a boot licker” is just diminishing the level of discourse on this blog.
Best thing is not to engage the small minds on this blog, let the write their comments as they choose BUT DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. I know most feel like they have to defend Zamfoot and i understand that, but most agree that Zamfoot is doing a hell of a job and true patrons of this site respect and appreciate the effort of Francis et al. Basically my cry is that lets leave the pettines to the kids and lets talk about the big issues like the Stadiums, our players, Faz, Renards contract, Afcon cup 2012, possible freindlies e.t.c
Emmanuel Mbola going to TP is a traversty, Kalaba staying in Zambia is another, Felix Katongo’s recession is dissapointing. The people handling our international player transfers are an embarrasement to the nation. This should be the nature of our conversation not what a.b,c or d said on this blog.
Clema on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 6:17 PM
Man Ceasor, use English.
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 6:26 PM
@Clema
WELL ARTICULATED MY VERY GOOD FRIEND!
THE CHOSEN ONE! on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 6:27 PM
SOLID COMMENTS – SMASHING!
Man ceasor on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 6:47 PM
clema mr english man,wat am i using greek? hw r u by daway?
Justice Kafusha on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 7:10 PM
I have recently watched a lot football from France, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark and it really beats me why most Zambian players have failed to make it. The best players in Zambia can play in these leagues and I have no doubt about that. Even those who were given chances have failed. I do not think I will ever understand this
Matafwali on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 8:29 PM
Nice pictures ba Zamfoot! Good to see progress at the Ndola stadium.
Does anyone know if FAZ has issued the ITC for Mbola?
Anonymous on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:47 PM
I STRONGLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THIS ONE JUSTICE, THOUGH NOT SURE WHY YOU HAVE NOT USED YOUR LINKS TO INVITE SOME OF OUR BOYS TO EUROPE.
Whisper on Wed, 31st Mar 2010 10:49 PM
Chali Cool, I’m sorry for the manner that I expressed myself in my previous post, but I was annoyed and upset. However, I have to say that I still disagree with you.
Despite saying that you are being objective, I can’t see it. I believe objectivity has to have some basis buddy. You have been presented with FACTS in both arguments (Vultures and TP), yet you chose to ignore these and despite having no facts still argue based on your opinion and nothing else?!
In the story about the vultures you blindly accused Francis of playing a part in the mess. You accused him of:
i) Pushing players on Renard. As mentioned at the time what evidence do you have to substantiate this claim. I said at the time and still maintain, if Francis pushes players onto HR, then why isn’t Chisamba Lungu part of Chipolopolo? Afterall Francis helped identify Chisa and recommended him to the agents in Russia.
ii) Making a ‘fortune’ from selling players. Again, you weren’t in posession of any facts to substantiate your argument that Francis has made lots of money. Secondly, you castigated Francis for marketing players despite it being a clearly stated objective of this site, so why is he wrong to do so?
iii) Accusing Francis of biased reporting because he had interests in the subject matter. Again, you had no evidence of what wrongdoing or that anything in the article was untrue. How do you accuse someone of wrongdoing without any proof?
Being an independent and objective thinker doesn’t mean that you can forego the requirement of proof or evidence. You can register your doubt, but that is it. You can’t wage a crusade against someone because you THINK they are lying. If I disagree with someone my mind can be changed, however to do so the person I am debating with needs to provide me with evidence and proof.
When I said I hope this is a wake up call. I meant that this should demonstrate that Zambian football is rotten to the core. You doubted whether Mbola could go from Spurs to TP, well you now have your answer. I want people to wake up to what is happening at Football House. FAZ are getting away with murder and I am frustrated that despite being provided with facts, you and others still don’t listen. You THINK (despite there being lots of evidence to the contrary) that everything is fine and this just gives Kalu and co. further license to exploit us.
Anyway, I hope I have explained my postition sufficiently well.
Chali Cool on Thu, 1st Apr 2010 10:15 AM
Thanks for your comments whisper. I guess being objective to you entails having strong views against FAZ. Here is my suggetion, if anyone has criminal evidence implicating Kalusha and company, let them hand it over to the law enforcement agencies so that they can be investigated and penalised if at all they are found guilty. This will have nothing to do with government and so there will be no need to fear FIFA sanctions. I guess this is fair enough unless we just want to continue talking without acting. I won’t comment on “Francis and Zamfoot” cause I still stand by what I said. Just revisit my earlier postings on those stories and see what I mean.