
Nkana Legend Simon Kaluba Chipepo Passes Away at 99
The football community is mourning the loss of Nkana FC legend Simon Kaluba Chipepo, who passed away at the age of 99 in Kitwe. Chipepo, the father of Power Dynamos coach Mwenya Chipepo, died on a Saturday morning at Kitwe Teaching Hospital after being admitted on the previous Thursday.
Born in 1924, Simon Kaluba Chipepo was among the first black footballers to play for Rhokana United, which is now known as Nkana Football Club. He achieved his peak performance in the 1950s and graced Scrivener Stadium in Wusakile, Kitwe, which was later renamed Nkana Stadium.
Read Also: Zambia Delivers Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Uganda
Chipepo was affectionately known as “Malamba,” which means “mine train,” due to his incredible speed on the field. He primarily played as a left back and retired from active play in 1969.
Following his retirement as a player, Chipepo contributed his knowledge to the young Nkana academy as part of the technical staff. This academy nurtured talents like Fred Mwila Senior and the late Hurbert Chime.
Chipepo also had a career in the mines under ZCCM, retiring in 1979. He lived in Kitwe’s Ndeke-Changachanga Township. The football community fondly remembers him for his contributions to the sport.


Bola Yapa Zed
FC MUZA Appoint Noel Phiri as New Head Coach

Bola Yapa Zed
Lameck Banda Takes Charge of Mufulira Wanderers

Zambian Football News
Highlanders FC Part Ways with Kelvin Kaindu

TNM Super League Malawi
Blantyre Derby 2025: Bullets and Wanderers Clash

TNM Super League Malawi
TNM Super League’s Rising Star: The Festus Duwe Story

Zambian Football News
WAFCON 2025: Copper Queens Set for High-Stakes Opener vs Morocco

Zambian Football News
Coach Nora’s Reign Tactical Direction Without Results

Bola Yapa Zed TV
Watch: Zambia 3-2 Sierra Leone: Extended Highlights

Bola Yapa Zed
Match Highlights: Atletico Lusaka vs Napsa Stars

Zambian Football News
Watch Barbra Banda’s Brace for Orlando Pride Against Seattle Reign

General Football News
Match Highlights Uruguay Vs. Brasil
Must Read
-
Bola Yapa Zed
/ 3 days agoFC MUZA Appoint Noel Phiri as New Head Coach
Noel Phiri is set to make a highly anticipated return to FC MUZA as...
By Chikondi -
Bola Yapa Zed
/ 3 days agoLameck Banda Takes Charge of Mufulira Wanderers
MTN Super League side Mufulira Wanderers have announced the appointment of Lameck Banda as...
By Chikondi -
Bola Yapa Zed
/ 4 days agoMufulira Wanderers to Appoint Lameck Banda as New Head Coach
Mufulira Wanderers FC is set to unveil former FC MUZA head coach Lameck Banda...
By Chikondi -
Archives
/ 4 days agoGodfrey “Ucar” Chitalu’s Historic 107 Goals in 1972
Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu (October 22, 1947 – April 27, 1993) was not only the...
By Chikondi