Zambian Football KICKOFF NEWS ROUND-UP: Zambia risk losing German based striker to the USA, U17 on the brink, Jacob keeps scoring in Turkey, Afcon 2017 non-starter for Zambia US coach Klinsmann targets Zambian striker Chipolopolo risks losing out on German based striker Gabriel Kalembo following revelations that US national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann is tracking the 26-year old Zambian who has been in sparkling form since the start of the German third division this season. Zambian Football KICKOFF can reveal that Kalembo of SV TuS/DJK Grafenwöhr has expressed his desire to play for Chipolopolo but he is yet to catch the eye of the Chipolopolo technical bench. Kalembo has netted twice in five games so far, attracting the interest of the USA, for whom he qualifies for citizenship having previously lived in the US. He was voted player of the month for August and Klinsmann is pleased with the 26-year olds prospects. Zambia has already lost Charles Bimbe Renken who plies his trade with Arizona United to the USA after the 20-year old striker was called to the US national team. Kalembo has expressed desire to play for Zambia but it remains to be seen is Honour Janza would hand him a call. ***** Chris Kaunda says U17 ready to seal historic place Under-17 coach Chris Kaunda, whose Chipolopolo Juniors only need to avoid defeat in Kampala, says his boys are ready to beat Uganda again and silence the East Africans for good. Zambia leads 2-0 going into weekend 2nd leg for a place at Niger 2015, the first time ever a Zambia U17 would qualify for the finals. ***** Zambia AFCON bid 2017: Great Kalu is right Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili said Zambia would try and go for Adcon2017 but FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya says the country should not attempt. Zambian Football KICKOFF can state that the FAZ chief is spot on and minister Kambwili must abandon the 2017 crusade because it will fail. Zambia would not make it as the country does not meet the criteria listed by CAF for the hosts for 2017. A host for 2017, to replace war-ravaged Libya, must have hosted an AFCON before and have four stadia in place now. Zambia has never hosted the Africa and only has two stadia ready. ***** Munyau, Chisenga, Sate Sate sit out training Goalkeeper Danny Munyau, defender Jimmy Chisenga and striker Sate Sate sat out of the first training session of the local squad but the Chipolopolo physios say their injuries are not a major concern. Zambia local squad got into second day of training this morning with all 27 in camp. ***** Full local squad in camp now: Danny Munyao (Red Arrows), Titima Joshua (Power Dynamos), Mangani Banda (Zanaco), Defenders: Kapota Kayawe (Kafue Celtic), Nyambe Mulenga (Zesco United), Boyd Mukandawire (Napsa Stars), Peter Mulenga (K-Stars), Alex Mwamba (Power Dynamos), Christopher Munthali (Nkana), Adrian Chama (GBFC), Given Sinyangwe (Roan United), Midfielders: Kangwa Chileshe (Zesco United), Cletus Chotta (Zesco United), Larry Bwalya (Nchanga Rangers), Richard Kasonde (Power Dynamos), Simon Bwalya (Nkana), Jacob Phiri (Kabwe Warriors), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Spensor Sautu (Green Eagles), Julius Situmbeko (Power Dynamos), Fwayo Tembo (No club), Shadreck Malambo (Red Arrows), Bruce Musakanya (Red Arrows), Strikers: Patrick Ngoma (Red Arrows), Ronald Kampamba (Nkana), Saith Sakala (Napsa Stars), Humphrey Maseneko (Konkola Blades) ***** Gazza Tembo sacked in Swaziland, Kaindu warned Swazi side Manzini Swallows have sacked Zambian coach Chris Gazza Tembo, four games into the new season. Gazza becomes the second Zambian coach abroad to be showed the exit door after Mozambique side Songo fired Wedson Nyirenda last week. In Zimbabwe, Kelvin Kaindu has received a warning from Highlanders bosses that he faced the sack if he did not win the league, according to the Zimbabwe Herald. ***** Chipolopolo Queens still to receive bonuses, don’t have equipment With just over 14days before Zambias Chipolopolo Queens make their Africa Women Championship finals appearance, the women team are yet to be paid their bonuses. Zambian Football KICKOFF also understands the women team has also not been provided uniforms and equipment for the finals to be hosted by Namibia. ***** International Round-Up GERMANY: Zambian striker Gabriel Kalembo is making headlines with third division side SV TuS/DJK Grafenwöhr. The 26-year old has netted twice in five games so far and is reportedly being tracked by USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Kalembo is uncapped by any nation and should he get US citizenship, Zambia would lose him to the US. He has never been called to the Chipolopolo. Kalembo has expressed desire to play for Zambia but is yet to catch the eye of the Zambia technical bench. ENGLAND: Emmanuel Mayuka will be battling against striker Sadio Mane who is set to make his first appearance for Southampton since joining from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg as they visit the Emirates Stadium tonight in League cup action. Mayuka was on the bench at the weekend as his Saints side beat Swansea 1-0 to go second in the Barclays Premiership at the weekend. FRANCE: Stoppila Sunzu is in the Sochaux team to play Stade Brestois 29 in a round 8 league match. DRC: The Master and Given Singuluma played 90minutes while Kabaso Chongo made a rare Champions League appearance, playing the last five minutes as TP Mazembe lost 2-1 to Entete Setiff in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final in Algeria. ARMENIA: Chipolopolo rising playmaker Lubambo Musonda put in another 90minutes display as his Ulisses FC beat Shirak 2-1 to open a 7 points lead over second placed Pyunik Yerevan. RUSSIA: Chisamba Lungus Ural moved off the relegation spots with a hard fought 1-0 at Ufa, the first win of the season in which the Chipolopolo playmaker enjoyed a commanding 90minutes performance. ISRAEL: Rodger Kola was on the score-sheet as Ironi Kirayt Shmona beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-0. Emmanuel Mbola was sent off as Hapoel Ra’anana went down 2-0 against Maccabi Tel Aviv while Evans Kangwa (Hapoel Ra’anana) played the last 22minutes in the same fixture. CHINA: James Chamanga was not on the score sheet but his Liaoning Whowin beat Hangzhou Lvcheng 4-3. THAILAND: Noah Chivutas Korats 2-2 away at Saraburi. The Chipolopolo midfielder was not the score-sheet but put in another outstanding display that has seen him become a darling of Thai football. SWITZERLAND: Nathan Sinkala was on the bench as Grasshopper Zurich beat Neuchatel Xamax FC 5-3 away. TURKEY: Jacob Mulenga made it two goals in three games as his Adana Demirspor’s beat Alanyaspor 3-1. SOUTH AFRICA: PSL action returns this weekend but good news was that Davies Nkausu has recovered from his injury and could make a league return with Bloemfontein Celtic. – Zambian Football KICKOFF (On Twitter @ZambianKICKOFF) Timeline Photos · 2 hours ago · View Full Size · Send as Message · Report
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