Club · MTN/FAZ Super Division · Chililabombwe
Konkola Blades FC
Sharp Razor · Founded 1956 · Professional
- Konkola Stadium · 20,000
- Zambia
- Reputation
- 2,500 calc
- Squad strength calc
- 83.00 Best sixteen by CA
- Players calc
- 35
- Balance
- £30,804
- Transfer budget
- £6,738
- Wage budget
- £0 p/w
Best XI (calc)
- GKAllan Chibwe
- DLLawrence Chungu
- DRDeo Kayombo
- MLFreddy Tshimenga
- MRChristian Mpoyi
- DCKelly Kayembe
- DCChrispin Kawezya
- MCThomas Nyirenda
- MCLassa Kiala
- STErick Etienne
- STMatthews Lungu
- Formation
- 4-4-2
- Average CA (calc)
- 83.2
- Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
- 91
- Defender, highest CA (calc)
- 83
- Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
- 85
- Attacker, highest CA (calc)
- 87
Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.
Best sixteen (calc)
Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.
| Measure | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | League rank of average | League rank of median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ability | 83.00 | 83.0 | 80 | 91 | 15 | 15 |
| Expected potential | 94.25 | 96.0 | 85 | 105 | 11 | 6 |
| Value | £5,631 | £6,013 | £347 | £10,409 | 18 | 18 |
| Sale value | £5,899 | £6,867 | £0 | £11,449 | 18 | 16 |
| Weekly wage | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 1 |
| Age | 29.95 | 31.19 | 23 | 39 | 1 | 1 |
Contracted players
32| Name | Positions | Age | Nationality | Status | CA | PA | Value calc | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Chibwe | GK | 32 | Zambia | — | 91 | 100 | £7,136 | Aug 2024 |
| Erick Etienne | AM (L), ST (C) | 23 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 87 | 95 | £10,409 | — |
| Freddy Tshimenga | M (LC), AM (RLC) | 32 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 85 | 99 | £4,716 | — |
| Thomas Nyirenda | DM, M (C) | 39 | Zambia | — | 84 | 100 | £879 | — |
| Lassa Kiala | M/AM (C) | 24 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 84 | 103 | £9,889 | Aug 2024 |
| Stanley Nshimbi | M (LC), AM (L) | 30 | Zambia | — | 83 | 98 | £7,331 | — |
| Lawrence Chungu | D/WB (L) | 31 | Zambia | — | 83 | 102 | £5,071 | — |
| Kelly Kayembe | D (C) | 23 | Zambia | — | 83 | 89 | £6,525 | — |
| Chanda Mushili | M/AM (C) | 35 | Zambia | — | 82 | 105 | £347 | Jan 2024 |
| Biston Banda | M/AM (C) | 24 | Zambia | — | 81 | 86 | £8,094 | — |
| Sacha Biazou Saya | AM (C) | 27 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 80 | 82 | £8,479 | — |
| Matthews Lungu | ST (C) | 31 | Zambia | — | 80 | 90 | £5,392 | — |
| Kasonde Bwalya | — | 35 | Zambia | — | 80 | 85 | £1,187 | — |
| Deo Kayombo | D/WB (R) | 26 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 80 | 82 | £6,564 | — |
| Chrispin Kawezya | D (C) | 26 | Zambia | — | 80 | 85 | £7,631 | — |
| Raphael Silwimba | ST (C) | 25 | Zambia | — | 79 | 85 | £7,559 | — |
| Anthony Chiyuka | M/AM (C) | 21 | Zambia | — | 79 | 85 | — | — |
| Moses Mwaba | — | 30 | Zambia | — | 79 | 82 | — | — |
| Solomon Oladele | AM (C), ST (C) | 33 | Nigeria | — | 78 | 112 | £2,792 | Jun 2025 |
| Samson Chilupe | DM, M (C) | 31 | Zambia | — | 78 | 86 | £4,671 | — |
| Christian Mpoyi | M/AM (R), ST (C) | 28 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 78 | 80 | £7,404 | — |
| Stanley Kabala | — | 29 | Zambia | — | 78 | 86 | £7,033 | — |
| Moses Muzumara | AM (C) | 33 | Zambia | — | 78 | 88 | £2,061 | Jun 2025 |
| Maybin Chishimba | D (L) | 39 | Zambia | — | 75 | 95 | £590 | — |
| Francis Mubanga | ST (C) | 24 | Zambia | — | 75 | 85 | £6,941 | — |
| Moses Menda | D/WB (L) | 28 | Zambia | — | 74 | 90 | £5,768 | — |
| Fils Vitalis | DM, M (C) | 21 | Cameroon | — | 70 | 88 | £5,866 | Jun 2025 |
| Victor Mubanga | AM (C) | 24 | Zambia | — | 70 | 80 | £6,175 | — |
| Richard Nyirenda | GK | 29 | Zambia | — | 70 | 80 | £4,631 | — |
| Abdulhalim Humoud | DM, M/AM (C) | 36 | Tanzania | — | 69 | 73 | £536 | Jun 2024 |
| Spencer Ngwerume | GK | 25 | Zimbabwe | — | 68 | 80 | £4,278 | — |
| Renald Chishimba | — | 17 | Zambia | — | 60 | 60–90 | £3,668 | Jan 2028 |
Contracted-player overview (calc)
- Players
- 32
- CA16
- 82.6
- PA16
- 96.3
- Off-scale CA values excluded
- 0
- Off-scale PA values excluded
- 0
- Average age
- 28.5
- Under 21
- 1
- Squad value (calc)
- £159,623
- Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2024
- 2
Highest potential
| Solomon Oladele | 33 | 112 |
| Chanda Mushili | 35 | 105 |
| Lassa Kiala | 24 | 103 |
| Lawrence Chungu | 31 | 102 |
| Allan Chibwe | 32 | 100 |
| Thomas Nyirenda | 39 | 100 |
| Freddy Tshimenga | 32 | 99 |
| Stanley Nshimbi | 30 | 98 |
| Erick Etienne | 23 | 95 |
| Maybin Chishimba | 39 | 95 |
Set-piece takers
| Corner takers | Lassa Kiala |
| Free-kick takers | Freddy Tshimenga |
| Penalty takers | Chanda Mushili |
| Long-throw takers | Solomon Oladele |
Loaned in
| Player | From | Until | CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anos Tembo | Green Eagles FC | 1 Jan 2024 | 83 |
| Boston Muchindu | Green Eagles FC | 30 Jun 2024 | 82 |
| Evans Abu | Jumulo FC | 1 Jan 2023 | 80 |
Staff
8| Name | Job | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | |||
| Beston Chambeshi | Manager First Team | Zambia | 63 |
| Assistant Managers | |||
| Lewington Mujembe | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 52 |
| Enos Silwimba | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 59 |
| John Mukonje | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 42 |
| Godfrey Siame | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 49 |
| Chipulu Chileya | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 37 |
| Physios | |||
| Francis Matimuna | Physio First Team | Zambia | 50 |
| Goalkeeping Coaches | |||
| Stephen Kabwe | Gk Coach First Team | Zambia | 44 |
Club
- Full name
- Konkola Blades FC
- Short name
- Konkola Blades
- Nickname
- Sharp Razor
- Second nickname
- —
- Six-letter name
- Blades
- Three-letter name
- KON
- Alternative abbreviation
- BLA
- Nation
- Zambia
- Stadium
- Konkola Stadium 20,000
- Training ground
- —
- World reputation
- 0
- Potential reputation
- 0
- Reputation scope (calc)
- National
- Hashtag
- —
Squad and expectations
- Players (calc)
- 35
- Foreign players (calc)
- 11
- Homegrown in nation (calc)
- 11
- Loaned in (calc)
- 3
- Loaned out (calc)
- 0
- Ranking score (calc)
- 4,417
- Predicted position (calc)
- 14
- Stored media expectation
- Avoid Relegation or Relegation
- Stored predicted finish
- —
Finances
- Financial state
- —
- Rich benefactor
- None
- Benefactor changes starting finances
- No
- Balance
- £30,804
- Transfer budget
- £6,738
- Transfer budget before the window
- —
- Wage budget (weekly)
- £0
- Highest weekly wage
- —
- Loan debt
- £0
- Previous turnover
- £0
- Previous profit
- £0
- Average ticket price
- £0.96
- Season ticket price
- £0
- Stadium rent (yearly)
- £0
- Rents stadium
- No
- Rent share of gate receipts
- 0%
- Transfer embargo
- —
Fans and facilities
- Average attendance
- 800
- Minimum attendance
- 0
- Maximum attendance
- 800
- Season ticket holders
- 0
- Club members
- —
- Supporter loyalty
- 10
- Supporter passion
- 16
- Supporter patience
- 8
- Supporter affluence
- 10
- Supporter temperament
- 10
- Supporter expectations
- 11
- Morale
- 14
- Training facilities
- 5
- Corporate facilities
- —
- Youth facilities
- 5
- Youth coaching
- 5
- Youth recruitment
- 10
- Youth importance
- 10
Kits
- Home Background #0010DE, foreground #FFFFFF
- Away Background #E60000, foreground #FFFFFF
Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.
Every kit part (10)
| Home | Shirt | Shirt: Seven Stripes Plain ArmsBack: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Shoulder Stripe Down (Epaulets)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Home | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Home (GK) | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Away | Shirt | Shirt: Bold Top PanelBack: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Away | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 1 |
Teams
| Team | Type | Captain | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konkola Blades FC | First Team | Thomas Nyirenda | 2,500 |
League position by season
Honours (calc)
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAZ Division One | 1 | — | 2021 |
League history
17| Season | Division | Pos | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FAZ Division One | 4/18 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 57 |
| 2022 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 18/18 | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 30 |
| 2017 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 18/20 | 38 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 28 |
| 2015 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 15/16 | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 28 |
| 2014 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 12/16 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36 |
| 2013 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 7/16 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 44 |
| 2012 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 5/16 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 45 |
| 2011 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 3/16 | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 50 |
| 2010 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 9/16 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 35 |
| 2009 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 9/16 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 39 |
| 2008 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 9/16 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 37 |
| 2007 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 8/16 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40 |
| 2006 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 6/16 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 44 |
| 2004 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 15/16 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 25 |
| 2003 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 10/16 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 33 |
| 2002 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 8/16 | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 38 |
| 2001 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 8/16 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 37 |
Transfers in
| Date | Player | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2024 | Allan Chibwe | Forest Rangers FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Feb 2024 | Lassa Kiala | Trident FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Feb 2024 | Biston Banda | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Abdulhalim Humoud | Namungo FC | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Victor Mubanga | Kansanshi Dynamos FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Moses Muzumara | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Fils Vitalis | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Solomon Oladele | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Freddy Tshimenga | Red Arrows FC | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | Erick Etienne | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Boston Muchindu | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Davison Sinyinza | Prison Leopards FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Richard Nyirenda | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Anthony Chiyuka | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Moses Mwaba | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Feb 2023 | Sekanji Siame | Kafue Celtic FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Spencer Ngwerume | CAPS United FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 30 Jan 2023 | Chanda Mushili | NAPSA Stars FC | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Jacob Banda | Nchanga Rangers FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Renald Chishimba | Zesco Malaiti Rangers | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Christopher Bwalya | Kafue Celtic FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Matthews Lungu | Nkana FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Reagan Mtonga | Power Dynamos FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Mathews Tolopa | Indeni FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Chewe Mukuka | Red Arrows FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Anos Tembo | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Sep 2022 | Daniel Sikanyika | Lusaka Dynamos FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Sep 2022 | Chrispine Sakulanda | Red Arrows FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 24 Aug 2022 | Walaza Tembo | Trident FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2022 | Chrispine Sakulanda | Red Arrows FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
Transfers out
| Date | Player | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2024 | Daniel Sikanyika | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | Kunda Kabila | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | George Mutanda | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Edward Mwenya | Red Arrows FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 7 Jan 2023 | Mathews Tolopa | Kabwe Warriors FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Jan 2023 | Maybin Kalengo | Green Eagles FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Jan 2023 | Walaza Tembo | Trident FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Chewe Mukuka | Red Arrows FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Whiteson Songwe | Trident FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2022 | Tapson Kaseba | Kabwe Warriors FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 13 Jan 2022 | Emmanuel Mwaba | Green Eagles FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2021 | Mathews Tolopa | Indeni FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2017 | Graven Chitalu | Indeni FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Masauso Zimba | Forest Rangers FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
Across versions
| Version | Division | Reputation | Players | Balance | Transfer budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2,650 | 28 | £64,021 | £6,790 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2,500 | 26 | £52,202 | £5,536 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2,500 | 35 | £52,202 | £5,536 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2,500 | 32 | £30,804 | £6,738 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,000 | 21 | £0 | — |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,000 | 21 | £0 | — |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,000 | 20 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 22 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 22 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 13 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 5 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 5 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Zambian Lower Division | 2,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Zambian First Division - Zone 2 | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.1.0 | — | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.1 | — | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.0 | — | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 5 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 5 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.3.0 | A Premier Division | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.0.0 | A Premier Division | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.2.0 | A Premier Division | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.0.0 | A Premier Division | 2,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM11 11.0.0 | — | 2,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | — | — | 2 | £0 | — |