Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:58:40 +0000 By MICHAEL MIYOBA THE Football Association of Zambia says it is impressed with the commitment Government has shown towards the hosting of the Zambia Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in two weeks’ time. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation Sports in Lusaka, FAZ general secretary Ponga Liwewe said FAZ was happy that Government has continued to fund the soccer governing body despite the tight national Budget. Government has so far released K23 million out of the K67 million budget for the hosting of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Liwewe noted that Government has assured FAZ of its intentions to continue supporting the development of soccer in Zambia. “We are working in a difficulty environment. When granted the rights to host this tournament, the exchange rate was strong but now it’s costing us double the amount we would have spent during that time […]
