Chibwe Eyes Chipolopolo Return After Stellar Season in South Africa
After a standout campaign with South Africa’s Black Leopards, goalkeeper Cyril Mwenya Chibwe has declared his readiness to answer the call of the Zambian national team should the opportunity arise.
The 31-year-old shot-stopper, who kept nine clean sheets in 18 appearances for the Limpopo-based club in the National First Division (NFD), played a crucial role in helping the Leopards finish fourth in the 2024/25 season. The team narrowly missed out on a promotion play-off berth by just a single point, finishing with 47 points, one behind third-placed Casric Stars.
“Who would refuse the call of the nation? I chose Zambia wholeheartedly, and I have never regretted it,” Chibwe told BolaNews in an interview. “Honestly, this is one of my best seasons, with a record-breaking performance. We lost only two games at home the whole season and never dropped out of the Top 8.”
The South African-born keeper, who previously featured for ZESCO United, has once again become a hot topic due to his impressive performances at Lidoda Duvha. His consistency and leadership at the back have reignited conversations around a possible recall to the Chipolopolo squad.
Chibwe remains humble but determined: “We learn every day, so I would like to better what I did this season because you are as good as your next game. The past is gone now; I look forward to the next season to improve.”
With form, experience, and a growing off-field legacy, Cyril Mwenya Chibwe’s name may soon resurface among the Chipolopolo ranks.
