19/08/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHISHALA MUFUNTE DONATES JERSEYS TO DOVE QUEENS FC IN APPRECIATION OF CAREER SUPPORT.
Solwezi, Zambia β August 19, 2026 β Former Dove Queens FC player and current Zambia Womenβs National Team goalkeeper Chishala Mwila Mufunte has expressed gratitude to the Zambia Police Service for its role in her football development with a donation of a full set of jerseys to Dove Queens FC.
Mufunte, who currently plays for Green Buffaloes WFC, credited the Police for supporting her transition from striker to goalkeeper. Her journey began after she was spotted at Dove Queens FC by U17 National Team Coach, then Halubono Charles and made as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Zambia U17 Womenβs National Team, followed by the U20 side, and she is now a senior national team player. She was part of the Zambia squad that competed at the 2026 Womenβs Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Speaking in Solwezi during the handover to North Western Province Police Commanding Officer, Commissioner of Police Brighton Siwale, Mufunte said the donation was a gesture of appreciation.
βI wanted to thank the Zambia Police for the foundation they gave me in my football career. I hope this small contribution will encourage and support more girls to reach greater heights,β Mufunte said.
In receiving the donation, Commissioner Siwale commended Mufunte for remembering her roots and acknowledged her continued impact on young players.
βAs the Police Command, we remain committed to supporting womenβs football in Solwezi and beyond through continued sponsorship of the team. We are proud that after Chishala, we continue to produce national team players, with Bukata Kakumbi now following in her footsteps as first-choice goalkeeper for the Zambia U17 Womenβs National Team that qualified for the 2026 FIFA U17 Womenβs World Cup in Morocco. I urge you to remain disciplined, as that is key to progressing in your career,β Mr. Siwale said.
The jerseys were received in the presence of Divisional Criminal Investigations Officer SACP Nkowani Steven Divisional Police Intelligence Officer ACP Machenje, Solwezi District Deputy Officer Commanding S/Supt Tedious Mupeta, and Divisional Staff Officer Supt Charity Chikoti.
Mufunte was presented to the Police Command by Dove Queens FC General Secretary Gabriel Shipili, accompanied by Head Coach Renard Mulako and team captains Constable Prisca Nalengo and Edah Lungu.
Issued by:
Richard Sakala
Media and Communications Officer