Government has called on soccer fans across the country to fill up the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola ahead of Zambia’s Group E CAF FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Niger on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
On Wednesday, October 8, the Chipolopolo boys defeated Tanzania 1–0 at the Amani Stadium, thanks to a 75th-minute goal by Fashion Sakala who converted a cross from Lubambo Musonda.
Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, said Chipolopolo’s victory against Tanzania has given fans every reason to pack the 49,800-seater stadium.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Nkandu said the reason for filling up the stadium is to cheer on the Copper Bullets as they take on Niger at 15:00 hours.
“Let’s show our usual support!” he said shortly after Zambia’s victory.
Group E leaders Morocco have already booked a spot at the World Cup with a comfortable 21 points.
Niger sits in second position with 12 points, followed by Tanzania with 10 points, while Zambia is in fourth position with 9 points, just one point behind.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three North American countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.The tournament will feature 104 matches across 16 cities in the three nations between June 11 and July 19, 2026.