FAZ APPOINTS CHAKATAZYA AS GENERAL SECRETARY, CONFIRMS LENGWE AS DEPUTY
Press Statement
For Immediate Release
Football Association of Zambia
Football House, Lusaka
25th May 2026
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has with immediate effect appointed seasoned football administrator Charles Chakatazya as General Secretary.
Chakatazya takes over from Machacha Shepande, who has left FAZ on mutual terms after taking up an international assignment.
The FAZ Executive Committee has also confirmed Iva Lengwe as Deputy General Secretary following his period in an acting capacity.
FAZ President Keith Mweemba has since congratulated the two officials on their appointments and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute positively to the growth of Zambian football.
The appointments were approved during an Executive Committee meeting convened today to deliberate on the matter.
“Today, the Executive Committee of the Football Association of Zambia met to deliberate on the appointment of the new General Secretary and the confirmation of Mr. Iva Lengwe as Deputy General Secretary following his acting role. On behalf of the Executive Committee, I wish to congratulate Mr. Charles Chakatazya and Mr. Iva Lengwe on their appointments,” said Mweemba.
Mweemba said both officials bring valuable experience and leadership to Football House.
“Mr. Chakatazya is a well-known football administrator who has served the game diligently at both local and international level. He has previously served as Chief Executive Officer for Nkana, Kabwe Warriors and NAPSA Stars Football Clubs. His vast experience from some of the country’s top Super League clubs will greatly benefit the association,” he said.
Chakatazya is a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA). He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from Mulungushi University and a Diploma in Accounting from Evelyn Hone College.
He also holds a FIFA Diploma in Club Management obtained in Zurich, a Certificate in Senior Leadership Development from the University of Cape Town and is currently pursuing the CAF Executive Football Management Programme.
Meanwhile, Mweemba thanked outgoing General Secretary Shepande for his service to the game during his tenure at Football House.
“I wish to thank Mr. Machacha Shepande for the service he rendered to the game and wish him well in his new endeavours. Even as he leaves, he remains an important member of the football family,” said Mweemba.
He further encouraged the outgoing official to remain available to serve football in other capacities in future.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA
NKWETO TEMBWE
Head – Media and Communications