FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA SETS 7TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AS CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS

The Football Association of Zambia says nominations for candidates vying for provincial and national elections have been going on smoothly.

In statement released to Zambian Football News, the Association says candidates have been freely filing in their nominations after FAZ duly circulated nomination forms and Electoral Rules.

The Association has however advised Candidates to observe Electoral Rules as they canvass support for their bids.

FAZ further says it will engage law enforcement officers should they strongly suspect any possible disorder.

FAZ has set Saturday, 7th February, 2020 as the closing date for nominations.

Meanwhile, former Football Association of Zambia president Kalusha Bwalya on Thursday afternoon filed in his nomination for the Association's presidency.

Bwalya who was the serving FAZ president when Zambia won 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon revealed that he wants to revive Zambia's dwindling football fortunes.

The 1988 African footballer of the Year says he still has a lot to offer to the Zambian game.

Bwalya served as FAZ president from 2008-2016 and served in many portfolios on regional, continental and global football governing bodies.

The FAZ Elective Meeting will be held on 30th March, 2020.

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