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This article, part two of Willie 'Orlando' Kunda's untold story, highlights his significant contributions to Zambian football in 1965. Kunda, wearing the number nine shirt, played alongside veterans in the Rothmans’ International Trophy against Kenya, scoring once as Zambia emerged victorious. He also scored twice against the Middlesex Wanderers and another two against Uganda's Busoga, marking his final national team outing. 1965 was a stellar year for Wanderers, who reclaimed the league title and secured multiple cups, including the Heinrich Cup and the Castle Cup. Kunda was instrumental in their success, notably scoring a hat-trick in the Zambian Castle Cup final against City of Lusaka. The article culminates with Wanderers' historic Inter-Rhodesia or 'Super' Castle Cup match against City Wanderers of Salisbury. Kunda, then a 19-year-old schoolboy, scored Wanderers' second goal in a match they initially dominated, aiming to bring the coveted trophy home for good.
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Former Chipolopolo coach Herve Renard has been dismissed from his role as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national football team, just weeks before their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign begins. Renard, a revered figure in Zambian football for leading the Chipolopolo to their historic 2012 AFCON victory, departs despite having successfully guided Saudi Arabia to the previous World Cup finals.
Zambia's national football team, the Chipolopolo, has experienced a one-place drop in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, now sitting at 92nd globally. This decline follows a significant 5-0 defeat to reigning world champions Argentina during the recent March international window. The updated rankings, released on Wednesday, underscore a challenging period for the team, which has failed to secure ranking points in its last two international appearances. The substantial loss to Argentina at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, coupled with an earlier 3-0 AFCON defeat to Morocco in January, has contributed to this downward trajectory. According to FIFA's official update, Zambia currently holds 1,255 points. This recent slip highlights the competitive nature of international football and the impact of results on a nation's global standing. Despite the setback, Coach Lwandamina has indicated that the team gained invaluable experience from the historic friendly match against the world champions. While the immediate impact on rankings is negative, the exposure to top-tier competition could prove beneficial for the Chipolopolo's long-term development. "The Zambian People's Pulse" will continue to monitor the team's progress and its efforts to climb back up the global football ladder.
Zambia-born swimmer Jane Asher, 95, has broken five more world records, adding to her impressive career tally of over 100 Masters swimming records. Her remarkable journey has seen her compete globally, showcasing enduring athletic excellence.
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