Kabwe Warriors F.C.
Zambian Premier League | |||
2022–23 | 11th | ||
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Kabwe Warriors is a
They are the second most successful club in Zambia in terms of trophies won, only behind
The club is owned and sponsored by
History
The club was founded as Broken Hill United but changed their name to Kabwe Warriors in 1966.[1]
Warriors won their first league title in 1968 on goal difference after Ndola United, who was leading the table entering the final round, lost 2-1 on the last day of the season.[3]
In 1971 Kabwe Warriors became the first Zambian side to play in now CAF Champions League,but the team performed badly. In 1972, however, the warriors represented Zambia in continental football competition and reached the quarter finals. Warriors lost in the quarter finals to
Zambian football great Godfrey Chitalu who is the club's all time leading scorer is regarded as the club's greatest player. He played for the club between 1971 and 1982. In 1972 he scored 107 goals in all competitions for club and country; more than Lionel Messi's officially recognized record set in 2012.[5]
In the 2013/14 season,
On 24 January 2024 at Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka international betting company 1xBet signed a sponsorship agreement with Kabwe Warriors Football Club. According to the sponsorship contract, the bookmaker’s logo will be placed on the team’s uniform and official social media pages. The parties also agreed to hold collaborative competitions and events. [7]
Achievements
- Zambian Premier League: 5
- 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1987
- Zambian Cup: 5
- 1967, 1969, 1972, 1984, 1987
- Zambian Challenge Cup: 8
- 1970, 1972, 1989, 1991, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Zambian Coca-Cola Cup: 1
- 2006
Performance in CAF competitions
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 3 appearances
- 1972: Quarter-Finals
- 1973: Quarter-Finals
- 1988: Second Round
- 1991: Second Round
- CAF Cup: 3 appearances
- 1996 – First Round
- 1997 – Second Round
- 2002 – First Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 3 appearances
- 1992 – Second Round
- 1993 – First Round
- 1995 – Second Round
References
- ^ a b "Super League History". FAZ. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ "Power Dynamos to clash against Kabwe Warriors at Arthur Davies". Lusaka Voice. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ Anon. “Shinde – graveyard of Ndola’s hope for championship” Times of Zambia, 30 September 1968, p.12
- ^ "Kabwe Warriors". Facebook. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ "Lionel Messi's record belongs to Godfrey Chitalu, claims Zambia's FA". The Guardian. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "Martin Daka reflects on Kabwe Warriors promotion". 15 October 2015.
- ^ https://mcjamspromos.co/1xbets-sponsorship-lights-up-a-bright-start-for-kabwe-warriors-and-zambian-sports/