By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Defending champions Power Dynamos face Nkana in the Kitwe derby in the first round of Zambia’s 2026 transitional Super League season. The match is scheduled for Saturday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, where nearly 40,000 spectators are expected, reports the Lusaka Times.
Scottland beat CAPS United 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare and remain in contention to retain their Zimbabwean league title. Defender Emmanuel Jalai scored the only goal in the Premier Soccer League match, according to Zimbabwe’s Daily News.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Daily News (Zimbabwe) ·
At least 50 supporters from Eswatini regularly travel to South Africa to watch the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium. Thierry Henry is also due to attend as a Betway ambassador, reports the Times of Eswatini, which says a promotion offers up to 30,000 emalangeni to the best-dressed supporters in their teams’ colours.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
The Livingstone High Court has annulled the election of Emeldah Munashabantu, the UPND MP for Mapatizya, after finding irregularities following the 13 August 2026 vote, according to the Zambian Observer, Lusaka Times and News Diggers. She had been declared the winner with 14,812 votes against Clive Miyanda’s 14,330, based on results from 64 of 75 polling stations, News Diggers reports.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Zambian Observer ·
South African coach Mandla Qhogi and striker Senzo Ndlovu, members of Nsingizini Hotspurs, were named best coach and best player of the 2026 Ingwenyama Cup. The Eswatini club won the competition, which combines football and culture, for the first time, reports the Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
Zambia: Adrian Banda elected unopposed in MandevuAdrian Banda, candidate for Zambia’s UPND party, has been elected unopposed in the Mandevu constituency after his three rivals withdrew. No vote will be held in the by-election, Mwebantu reports.
Black Bulls to play six Confederation Cup group matchesMozambican club Black Bulls will play six CAF Confederation Cup group-stage matches between late November 2026 and January 2027. They will face CS Sfaxien, USM Alger and Real Bamako, among others, according to Rádio Moçambique, with matches scheduled in Mozambique and abroad.The week in Africa
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