The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will host the second African edition of the FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme in Ndola from 13 to 14 October. The initiative aims to strengthen football administration across the country.
FIFA will provide top experts to train club administrators on governance, finance, strategic planning, commercial operations, and marketing. The initial phase will target 50 administrators, with plans to expand the programme to reach more than 200 administrators from both men’s and women’s football nationwide.
FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande emphasized the importance of the programme, stating that it will build the capacity of clubs and ensure that football in Zambia is managed professionally and with accountability, both on and off the pitch.
The programme aligns with the FAZ Football Reforms Strategy and the 2026–2035 Strategic Vision under the Keith Mweemba-led Executive. The reforms focus on professionalising club management, promoting good governance, commercialisation, self-reliance, and competitiveness. The long-term goal is to develop efficient, results-oriented clubs capable of driving football in Zambia to world-class standards.
Preparations for the Ndola workshop began with a first meeting held on Monday, signaling FAZ’s commitment to equipping football administrators with the skills needed for sustainable growth and development in the sport.