FAZ Vice President Describes Lockdown at Football House as “Very Unfortunate”

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed concern over an incident that occurred earlier today at Football House, where unknown individuals locked the main offices in protest, demanding the removal of FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga and his deputy John Msimuko.

FAZ Vice President Mutale Ng’andu described the situation as “very unfortunate” and emphasized that the association would not speculate or apportion blame until law enforcement agencies conclude their investigations.

“We invited the lawyers for the agency. They have been here. They’re carrying out an investigation,” said Ng’andu. “As the president guided, we’re also going to deal with this administratively. So we’re waiting to hear from law enforcement.”

Ng’andu reiterated that FAZ would release a comprehensive statement once the Zambia Police Service provides a full report on the matter. He stressed that such actions are not an appropriate way to express dissatisfaction.

“This is not the way you express your grievances,” he said. “Let’s not point fingers at anyone. We’ll wait for law enforcement agencies to carry out their job.”

In a separate statement, FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the situation at Football House as “purely an administrative issue” which will be dealt with internally by the association.

“For the rest of the investigations, the police will deal with it as we have reported accordingly,” said Mweemba.

According to eyewitnesses, the FAZ offices were locked by unknown individuals who left writings on the door stating they did not want FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga. However, the offices have since been reopened and operations are returning to normal.

FAZ has urged stakeholders and the public to remain calm and allow the authorities to conclude their investigations.