As Zambia’s football community prepares for one of its most significant events — the election of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) leadership for the 2025–2029 term — all eyes are on Kabwe, where the decision-makers will soon cast their votes tomorrow. But while hundreds of stakeholders may be in attendance, the power to decide lies in the hands of a select 86 individuals.
According to the voting structure, these 86 votes are distributed across several key football sectors:
- 40 Provincial Representatives: This group forms the largest voting bloc, composed of vice chairmen, women’s representatives, committee members, and youth league chairmen from across the provinces.
- 18 Super League Clubs: Each top-tier club carries one vote.
- 18 National League Clubs: These second-tier teams are also given an equal voice in the process, each holding a single vote.
- 6 Associations: These include various football-related organisations — the Referees Association, Coaches Association, Schools Association, Futsal, Beach Soccer, and the Players Association — each granted one vote. The Youth Football League also contributes a vote.
- 4 Women’s Representatives: Representing the top four Women’s Super League clubs, these votes ensure the inclusion of the women’s game in the electoral process.
The winner must get a two-thirds majority vote, meaning 50%+1, to be announced as the victor in the poll.
The FAZ elective AGM is set to be held tomorrow in Kabwe at Misuku Lodge, where Lusaka lawyer and owner of FC MUZA, Keith Mweemba, is challenging incumbent Andrew Kamanga, who is seeking a third term. Others in the race include former FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala and former Chipolopolo player Emmanuel Munaile.
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