Samuel Matete Athletics Academy

Destined for Greatness, moulded by the best!

As we start winding down the season, let’s look back at the moments and memories that brought us together🙌🏾

🌟 ZAMBIA'S NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETICS STARS HAS ARRIVED! 🇿🇲🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Some of Zambia's brightest young athletics talents stole the spotlight at the 2026 Zambia Athletics National Trials held at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

With places at the Dakar Youth Olympics, Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo and the World Athletics U20 Championships in the USA on the line, the country's rising stars produced performances that signal an exciting future for Zambian athletics.

Among the standout moments:

The men's Under-20 200m final stole the show, with Kansanshi's Konga Maseka winning in 21.55 seconds, ahead of Red Arrows' Nchimunya Munsanje (21.76 PB), Nathan Matete (21.78 PB) and Kitwe Cheetahs' Gilbert Ngulube (21.84).

Justice Chivwamba (Green Buffaloes) edged Choongo Malambo (Red Arrows) to win the senior men's 100m in 10.91 seconds, with Malambo finishing just one-hundredth behind in 10.92.

Ruth "Kadoli" Chanda continued her dominance by completing another sprint double, winning both the 100m (11.97) and 200m (24.72).

Fresh from winning bronze at the SACA Under-18 Championships, Michael "Money Mike" Miti continued his impressive season by finishing third in a thrilling men's high jump competition. Miti cleared 1.80m, while Mwimba Musonda produced a personal best of 1.95m to take the national title ahead of Owen Malamulo (1.89m). With several of Zambia's young jumpers continuing to improve, the future of the event looks increasingly bright.

The inaugural World Athletics-ratified National Trials attracted athletes from across Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, giving selectors a strong platform as they prepare teams for upcoming international competitions.

🇿🇲 The future of Zambian athletics looks bright. Which young athlete impressed you the most?

📸 Photo: Zambia Athletics

Today we gather to celebrate the life of a living legend, a father, a coach, and mentor to others. We truly are grateful to have an amazing figure like you Samuel Matete 🙏🏾🙏🏾

A huge thanks goes to Zambia Athletics for an amazing competition💪🏾
See you next time💫

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📍here we go!
Zambia Athletics-ZA Official all is set for the National Trials scheduled for the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium!
The Provinces converge!