Kalusha Bwalya Set to Run for FAZ Presidency: A Comeback in the Making?
Zambia’s football legend and former FAZ president, Kalusha Bwalya, is reportedly making a comeback to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) presidency as the country gears up for its football elections.
Insiders close to the matter have revealed that the 1988 African Footballer of the Year is expected to formally announce his bid for the top football job this Friday. The announcement is anticipated to reignite debates about leadership within Zambian football, especially given Bwalya’s significant influence on and off the pitch.
Kalusha, affectionately known as “Great Kalu,” previously held the FAZ presidency from 2008 to 2016, a period during which Zambia achieved one of its greatest footballing feats—winning the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite his celebrated tenure, he lost his re-election bid to Andrew Kamanga in 2016 during a highly competitive election held at Moba Hotel in Kitwe.
The news of his potential candidacy has sparked excitement and curiosity among Zambian football fans, with many eager to see how his campaign will shape up against the backdrop of his storied legacy and the current administration’s performance.
Kalusha’s anticipated return to the political football arena comes at a time when Zambian football is undergoing a transitional phase, with calls for improved grassroots development, better league management, and more robust representation on the global stage.
If he declares his candidacy, Kalusha is expected to focus on restoring Zambia’s dominance in African football and addressing the challenges that have plagued the sport in recent years. However, he will likely face tough scrutiny from both supporters and critics, as his previous tenure also faced allegations of governance issues.
As the football fraternity awaits his official announcement, all eyes will be on Friday to see if “Great Kalu” can rally enough support to reclaim the presidency and steer Zambian football into a new era.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story…
