FAZ sanction Nkana, Power over Pe Lampi chants

…with the two clubs being fined K100, 000 after the supporters of the two football clubs used Pe Lampi in their support 

By BENEDICT TEMBO

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Disciplinary Committee has fined Power Dynamos and Nkana Football Club K100, 000 each for breaching Article 3 of the FAZ Constitution, which prohibits political slogans at football match venues.

The two clubs were found guilty following incidents involving their supporters during their respective MTN Super League Week Two fixtures played on October 10 and 11, 2026.

In the case of Power Dynamos, the complaint arose from their match against Nchanga Rangers at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday, October 11, where a considerable section of the home supporters reportedly engaged in repeated political chants from the stands.

The incident came a day after similar chants were reported at Nkana Stadium during Nkana’s fixture against Makeni All Stars on Saturday, October 10.

In correspondence dated October 12, the Premier League asked Power Dynamos to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against the club over the conduct of its supporters.

In its response, Power Dynamos condemned political chants and acts of indiscipline, acknowledging its responsibility to promote and manage appropriate supporter behaviour. The club also expressed regret over what it described as an isolated incident of alleged political chanting.

After considering the complaint and the club’s response, the Disciplinary Committee unanimously imposed a K100,000 fine on Power Dynamos. The committee also handed the club a three-match ban from playing at Arthur Davies Stadium, but suspended the implementation of the sanction.

Nkana, meanwhile, faced disciplinary proceedings following the political chants reported during its home fixture against Makeni All Stars at Nkana Stadium on October 10.

The incident attracted public condemnation and raised concerns about the use of football events organised under FAZ to advance political interests.

In its assessment, the committee noted that the conduct was inconsistent with the principles of sportsmanship, neutrality and fair conduct expected at football matches. It also raised concerns about the potential for football venues to become centres of political confrontation, undermining the peaceful enjoyment of the game by players, officials, supporters and other stakeholders.

Nkana was subsequently asked to show cause, through correspondence dated October 11, why disciplinary action should not be taken over the conduct of its supporters.

In its response dated October 12, the club expressed regret, acknowledged the concerns raised by the League and conceded that the behaviour of its supporters fell below the standards expected at league matches. Nkana also reaffirmed its commitment to preventing a recurrence and outlined remedial measures.

In its ruling, the Disciplinary Committee said it had carefully considered the complaint, supporting evidence and the club’s written response, with particular reference to Articles 95(2), 99(1) and 100 of the FAZ Disciplinary Code, 2021 Edition.

Pursuant to Articles 25 and 26 of the Code, Nkana was ordered to play its next five home matches at a neutral venue situated at least 300 kilometres from Nkana Stadium. The matches are also to be played without spectators, with the restriction applying to all fixtures designated as Nkana home matches, regardless of their usual venue.

However, the five-match sanction was partially suspended and will only be activated if Nkana is found guilty of a similar offence in subsequent matches.

The committee further fined Nkana K100,000, payable within 72 hours of the issuance of the verdict, pursuant to Article 15(1) of the FAZ Disciplinary Code.

Both clubs have been granted the right to appeal the decisions within 72 hours of receiving their respective verdicts.

Meanwhile, FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya has commended the Disciplinary Committee for its swift action, expressing hope that the decisions would serve as a lesson to members of the football fraternity.

Chakatazya said football remained an important source of joy for many Zambians and should not be turned into a political battleground.

He called on all stakeholders to ensure that stadiums remain safe and peaceful environments for players, officials, supporters and other members of the football family.

The remarks were contained in a statement issued by FAZ Head of Media and Communications Nkweto Tembwe.