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January 12th, 2011, 02:56 PM
new lusaka independence stadium"working name" and redevelopment on the current Independence stadium
President Rupiah Banda has predicted that Zambia would one day grab the African Cup title. Addressing soccer fans who turned up to have a glimpse of the President and the visiting Chinese Premier, President Banda predicted that the Africa Cup was coming to Zambia in-light of the earmarked construction of the modern stadia in the country.
Mr Banda observed that Zambia merely participated in the continental tournaments but failed to deliver and grab the Cup because both the people and the Chipolopolo Boys including many other players were not motivated owing to poor infrastructures in the country.
“Africa Cup title will be crowned to our country, be rest assured, he said. The happy-looking Banda told the fans to support Government in its programs of developing football including other sports disciplines in the country.
The president was speaking today when he laid a foundation stone at the location where the state of art Lusaka Independence Stadium is to be constructed with the help of the Chinese government at a cost of US$94 million with a capacity to hold 50 000 people.
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http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/50755000/jpg/_50755336_lusaka.jpg
new stadium will sit next to the old stadium which is also going to be redeveloped work will start on both stadiums at the same time , the whole project should be completed in 3 years time
independence stadium
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/9358642.stm
http://www.lusakatimes.com/2011/01/10/quality-sports-infrastructure-zambia-win-africa-cuprb/
ndola stadium copperbelt
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44122000/jpg/_44122895_new_zambia_stadium203.jpg
http://www.lusakatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/An-architectural-impression-of-the-Ndola-Stadium-when-its-completed.jpg
THE 45,000-seater state-of the-art Ndola Stadium is expected to be completed three months ahead of schedule in June from the initial October deadline.
And Bank of Zambia (BoZ) governor Caleb Fundanga who has described the stadium as a masterpiece said the completion of the Ndola Stadium ahead of schedule was a record breaker.
Once the stadium is completed, it would mean that the national soccer team would play the remaining 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football qualifiers and other major international matches at the Ndola stadium.
Zambia previously used to play international matches at the Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe which has since fallen out of favour, while Nkoloma Stadium was declared unfit to host international matches of the AFCON magnitude.
Konkola was the only other alternative after the closure of the dilapidated Independence Stadium in Lusaka about five years ago.
The BoZ chief who toured the construction site yesterday said the completion of the works, three months ahead of time, was a record and described the works as impressive.
Fundanga who was amazed at the works carried out by Chinese firm, Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) also used the opportunity to take pictures of the stadium.
The BoZ governor said the construction of the stadium was a big development in Ndola, especially after the demolition of the Dag Hammerskjoeld Stadium with plans to erect another structure having earlier failed.
He said the construction of the stadium would place Zambia at an advantage as the country would be able to host Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions unlike at the moment when the country was incapable.
He sad with the completion of the stadium a lot of young players would be inspired to play at the pitch and the nation can once again create great players in the likes of Kalusha Bwalya.
Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) vice-president Chen Ju said the ultra modern stadium would be completed earlier than the initial deadline.
Chen commended Government and Ndola City Council (NCC)for being helpful during their undertaking of the project.
He said they have a work force of 1,200 workers who also include Chinese experts.
The project here will also help to improve the economy of Ndola because Chinese contractor Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) had employed the local workers.
During the tour of the stadium, Chen told the BOZ governor that the VIP stand at the stadium would have four floors and elevators would also be installed which will be convenient.
He said the 45,000 sitting capacity would also have a running track while the height of the VIP stand would be about 50.5 metres high.
The bank governor was accompanied by other BoZ directors, including the regional director Morris Mulomba and other staff.
http://www.zambianfootball.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/The-Western-side-of-Ndola-Stadium-is-almost-complete-550x412.jpg
the ndola project employs 300 chinese workers and 900 zambians , the other stadium is the Living stone which is currently under planning
President Rupiah Banda has predicted that Zambia would one day grab the African Cup title. Addressing soccer fans who turned up to have a glimpse of the President and the visiting Chinese Premier, President Banda predicted that the Africa Cup was coming to Zambia in-light of the earmarked construction of the modern stadia in the country.
Mr Banda observed that Zambia merely participated in the continental tournaments but failed to deliver and grab the Cup because both the people and the Chipolopolo Boys including many other players were not motivated owing to poor infrastructures in the country.
“Africa Cup title will be crowned to our country, be rest assured, he said. The happy-looking Banda told the fans to support Government in its programs of developing football including other sports disciplines in the country.
The president was speaking today when he laid a foundation stone at the location where the state of art Lusaka Independence Stadium is to be constructed with the help of the Chinese government at a cost of US$94 million with a capacity to hold 50 000 people.
http://www.lusakatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/New_Lusaka_Stadium.jpg
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/50755000/jpg/_50755336_lusaka.jpg
new stadium will sit next to the old stadium which is also going to be redeveloped work will start on both stadiums at the same time , the whole project should be completed in 3 years time
independence stadium
http://www.zambianfootball.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/indepe.bmp
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/9358642.stm
http://www.lusakatimes.com/2011/01/10/quality-sports-infrastructure-zambia-win-africa-cuprb/
ndola stadium copperbelt
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44122000/jpg/_44122895_new_zambia_stadium203.jpg
http://www.lusakatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/An-architectural-impression-of-the-Ndola-Stadium-when-its-completed.jpg
THE 45,000-seater state-of the-art Ndola Stadium is expected to be completed three months ahead of schedule in June from the initial October deadline.
And Bank of Zambia (BoZ) governor Caleb Fundanga who has described the stadium as a masterpiece said the completion of the Ndola Stadium ahead of schedule was a record breaker.
Once the stadium is completed, it would mean that the national soccer team would play the remaining 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football qualifiers and other major international matches at the Ndola stadium.
Zambia previously used to play international matches at the Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe which has since fallen out of favour, while Nkoloma Stadium was declared unfit to host international matches of the AFCON magnitude.
Konkola was the only other alternative after the closure of the dilapidated Independence Stadium in Lusaka about five years ago.
The BoZ chief who toured the construction site yesterday said the completion of the works, three months ahead of time, was a record and described the works as impressive.
Fundanga who was amazed at the works carried out by Chinese firm, Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) also used the opportunity to take pictures of the stadium.
The BoZ governor said the construction of the stadium was a big development in Ndola, especially after the demolition of the Dag Hammerskjoeld Stadium with plans to erect another structure having earlier failed.
He said the construction of the stadium would place Zambia at an advantage as the country would be able to host Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions unlike at the moment when the country was incapable.
He sad with the completion of the stadium a lot of young players would be inspired to play at the pitch and the nation can once again create great players in the likes of Kalusha Bwalya.
Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) vice-president Chen Ju said the ultra modern stadium would be completed earlier than the initial deadline.
Chen commended Government and Ndola City Council (NCC)for being helpful during their undertaking of the project.
He said they have a work force of 1,200 workers who also include Chinese experts.
The project here will also help to improve the economy of Ndola because Chinese contractor Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) had employed the local workers.
During the tour of the stadium, Chen told the BOZ governor that the VIP stand at the stadium would have four floors and elevators would also be installed which will be convenient.
He said the 45,000 sitting capacity would also have a running track while the height of the VIP stand would be about 50.5 metres high.
The bank governor was accompanied by other BoZ directors, including the regional director Morris Mulomba and other staff.
http://www.zambianfootball.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/The-Western-side-of-Ndola-Stadium-is-almost-complete-550x412.jpg
the ndola project employs 300 chinese workers and 900 zambians , the other stadium is the Living stone which is currently under planning