Being an ardent soccer fan, I've keenly followed the FAZ crises starting with the time a few coucillors wanted to impeach the FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya over some alleged misdeeds in his administration. That chapter was closed - albeit in a candy coated sucipicious reconciliantion.
I don't want to believe that a people can harbour so much hatred for it's leadership that they can want it removed regardless of the cost involved. I've refused to accept that Kalusha, the man we all cheered on the soccer field, has become so out of touch with the realities of Zambian soccer.
Surely, there's no smoke without fire. I guess the November 26 group has a basis for their arguments. I guess they need to be heard.
Am very skeptical with the November 27 date. Why did it take all that long for Kalusha and his camp to hearken the voice of the councillors? Is it just an issue of Tom and Jerry? And what is FIFA role and interest? Is it to simply prop an indivividual they love or the game in general? Has FIFA taken time to study the two camps' points or they had their minds made up irrespective of what anybody says against Kalu?
My advice: FIFA must stop being hypocritical in their dealings. They should not blindly support Kalu when it's clear that the FAZ constitution has been raped.
Just last week, FIFA cleared two officials of corruption but suspended and fined them. What nonsense is that?
Kalu must realise that he does not possess the monopoly of knowledge and wisdom. He must listen to opposing views. Zambian soccer was there before Kalu and shall certainly outlive him.
The onus is on the councillors that have petitioned. The cause you began is not for the faint hearted. You risked your reputations with your fellow affilliates and fans. Your reputations will forever be dented if your fight is prematurely aborted. Zambians will never trust your motives ever again.
By the way, who's the boss between FAZ councillors and FAZ employees (Mr. G. Kasengele & Mr. E. Mwanza)? They've been threatening their employers, the councillors with disciplinary action.
Next weekend is a defining moment in Zambian football. But will it be on November 26 or 27?
