By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Joseph Sitali joins Kitwe United as assistant coach after twenty years away from the club where he began his playing career. He will assist interim coach Chisala Mwandama during the 2026 transitional National League season, according to Lusaka Times.
Mark Harrison, new coach of Lesotho club Lijabatho, is targeting retention of the national title and qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage. After two wins, the club lead the league with 23 points, according to Lesotho Times.
🇱🇸 Lesotho · Source: Lesotho 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.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Freehub Cycling Club has selected 17 riders to take part in the Alzu Tour de Farm, held on 7 November 2026. The participation follows the organisation of the Freehub Lowveld Classic in Mhlume on 31 October, according to the Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
AS Maniema Union beat AS Vita Club 2-1 on matchday four of Group B of the Illicocash Ligue 1 in Kindu, thanks to a goal by Steve Binene in added time. Maniema Union equalised through Potroipa after Secam Tawiti opened the scoring for V.Club, according to Africa Top Sports.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
Hichilema offers 100,000 pairs of glasses to ZambiansZambian President Hakainde Hichilema has procured 100,000 pairs of glasses for people who cannot afford them, under the HH Vision 100,000 programme. The initiative targets pupils, families, older people and military personnel, among others, according to Hichilema.
Rugby: Springboks lead Southern Hemisphere standings aloneSouth Africa beat Italy 66-7 in Turin, scoring nine tries in their fourth consecutive bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship. The Springboks now have 20 points and a +140 points difference, securing sole first place in the Southern Hemisphere standings, reports The Namibian.The week in Africa
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