FAZ Presses Pause On Elections

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has paused its election process following a High Court injunction.

A report by Diggers states that FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala has warned that there is concern the move could result in a ban for Zambia by FIFA. However, he confirmed that FAZ planned to comply with the court order.

“Yes, we have received an injunction. I think I indicated earlier on from the time we started hosting the elections that there were some people who wanted to stop us from proceeding with the elections. We knew this from a long time ago that several individuals are not happy that we have gone ahead with the elections despite us doing the right thing and following procedure in whatever we are doing,” Kashala is quoted by Diggers as stating.

Kashala also confirmed that the FAZ plans to inform FIFA of the development. The international body has previously warned FAZ that outside interference in the process could see Zambia suspended and as a result banned from all fixtures and tournaments including the CAF Champions league and the Confederations Cup.

“We would like to remind FAZ that FIFA attaches importance to the obligation of all its member associations to manage their affairs independently and ensure that all its affairs are not influenced by any third party. We further wish to underline that the violation of the obligations laid down by FAZ or its members may lead to sanctions as provided for in the FIFA statutes, including a possible suspension,” FIFA previously cautioned.