Zambian Tennis Association

ZTA AT THE TABLE 🇿🇲🎾

ZTA Technical Director Teddy Chambisha joined fellow sport leaders at the NOCZ Technical Directors Forum in Lusaka on 9 May 2026.

This annual forum brings National Sports Associations together to strengthen performance pathways, coach development, and athlete welfare in Zambia.

Key takeaways for tennis:
✅ Anti-Doping & Clean Sport – ensuring integrity on and off court
✅ *Coach Developer Programme– building stronger coaches for stronger players
✅ Athlete Selection Criteria – fair, transparent pathways to Team Zambia
✅ Safe Sport – protecting athletes at every level

As NOCZ SG Boniface Kambikambi said, forums like this align federations with national priorities. NOCZ Technical Commission Chair Leslie Chikuse challenged all TDs: _“Use this knowledge to drive participation and improve Zambia’s medal prospects.”_

For ZTA, that means better systems for our juniors, seniors, and future Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup teams.

We’re learning, aligning, and building. All roads lead to better tennis 🇿🇲

🏆 ZCSA NATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS_ 🏆
PLAYER ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL
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TOURNAMENT DATES: 14 – 17 MAY 2026

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_Valid from 13th to 18th May only. Mention “ZCSA Tennis” to get the special rate._

*All roads lead to Ndola 🎾🇿🇲*

IT'S OFFICIAL! ALL ROADS LEAD TO NDOLA 🚗💨

The Factsheet is out and the dates are confirmed for the 2nd Edition ZCSA National Tennis Championships!

📅 14th – 17th May 2026
📍 Ndola Tennis Club
⏳ ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY!

CHECK OUT THE PRIZE MONEY AT STAKE
ALL TO PLAY FOR!

What’s coming:
- Top-ranked seniors battling for national pride
- Next-gen stars chasing breakout wins
- Serious prize money on the line

Entry for fans: FREE
Come feel the heat. Come back the future of Zambian tennis.

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ZTA SPOTLIGHT: ZAMBIAN IN THE DIASPORA 🌍

MEET SOLEIL NAMUNYOLA 🇿🇲✨
Washington College | NCAA Tennis

From New Rochelle to Texas to the top of the lineup at Washington College — Soleil Namunyola is flying the Zambian flag high in collegiate tennis!

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
🎾 All-Centennial Conference 2024–2025 – First Team Doubles, Second Team Singles
🏆 Team MVP – Washington College
💪 Competes at No.1 & No.2 Singles + top Doubles flights
📈 Key contributor with clutch straight-set wins in conference play
🎓 Junior career built at New Rochelle HS & Seven Lakes HS, Texas

Soleil’s journey shows what happens when talent meets discipline. From her junior days to becoming a leader in NCAA tennis, she embodies resilience, growth, and excellence — the very values we champion at ZTA.

To every young Zambian player:
your court has no borders. With hard work, you can compete and win anywhere in the world.

We are proud of you, Soleil! Keep raising the flag! 🇿🇲👏

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A TRUE TRAILBLAZER — SYDNEY BWALYA! 🎉🇿🇲

Born today, 28th April, in Mufulira, Zambia, Sydney’s journey is Zambia tennis history in motion:

From National Junior Champion ➡️ ITF Junior Circuit ➡️ representing Zambia at the Davis Cup ➡️ College Tennis in the USA

Now plying his trade at T Bar M Racquet Club in Dallas, Texas, Sydney hasn’t forgotten home.

Through his Love 40 Foundation, he’s giving back in a big way:
🎾 Donating rackets, balls, attire & equipment to clubs in Mufulira
🏆 Hosting arguably Zambia’s most competitive junior event — the Love 40 Top 8 Championships since 2023
🤝 Running coaches’ interaction clinics on the Copperbelt & in Lusaka

Sydney, you play for Zambia on every court you step on.
Thank you for lifting the next generation as you climb.

Zambian Tennis Association salutes you.
Have a blessed birthday, Champ! 💚

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COACH IVWANANJI IS LOCKED IN 🔒🎾

Pictured: Coach Ivwananji of Zambia Army Green Buffaloes at the 2025 ZCSA Nationals.

His 2026 message is clear: He’s bringing his troops to Ndola.

2nd ZCSA NATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
14–18 May 2026 | Ndola Tennis Club.

ZTA + ZCSA welcome all clubs. Entry info dropping soon.

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency

MEET AJ — HE’S READY FOR 2026. ARE YOU?🎾🇿🇲

AJ, our Under-10 star, has one message for every player this week:

1. PAY YOUR ZPIN FOR 2026

AJ’s ZPIN is sorted. That means he’s eligible for tournaments, national rankings, and team selection.
No ZPIN = No Play.
Even Under-10s know the rules.
Parents/Coaches: Don’t let paperwork bench your player. Link: https://www.zambiatennis.com/register-zpin

2. CATCH HIM AT CHAMPIONS HAVEN JUNIOR NATIONALS
📍
📅 30 April – 3 May 2026
AJ will be fighting in the U10 category as the Champions Haven Junior Nationals kick off the 2026 Junior Nationals.
U10 | U12 | U14 | U16 | U18 — this is where the year starts.

If AJ is ready, what’s your excuse?

✅ Renew ZPIN
✅ Enter Champions Haven
✅ Chase your 2026 goals