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FM26 26.2.0

Club · MTN/FAZ Super Division · Lusaka

Red Arrows FC

The Airmen · Founded 1972 · Professional

Manager

Chisi Mbewe

2025 · MTN/FAZ Super Division · position 4

Game start 1 Jul 2025

Reputation
4,0002 of 5 stars calc
Squad strength calc
89.44 Best sixteen by CA
Players calc
40
Balance
£221,466
Transfer budget
£20,564
Wage budget
£0 p/w

Best XI (calc)

  1. GKKenny MumbaCA 86
  2. DLFackson KapumbuCA 89
  3. DRBenedict ChepeshiCA 96
  4. MLAlbert KangwandaCA 96
  5. MRBruce MusakanyaCA 88
  6. DCAllan KapilaCA 88
  7. DCNickson MubiliCA 87
  8. MCAlassane DiarraCA 93
  9. MCPaul KatemaCA 92
  10. STMoyela LibambaCA 94
  11. STRicky BandaCA 90
Position and current ability. Unfilled positions remain blank.
Formation
4-4-2
Average CA (calc)
90.8
Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
88
Defender, highest CA (calc)
89
Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
96
Attacker, highest CA (calc)
94

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.

The site's own 4-4-2 from up to 300 contracted players, including those on loan elsewhere. Each slot takes the highest-CA player at least accomplished there (familiarity 15+), with scarce positions filled first. This is a calculated selection, not a recorded lineup.

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.

MeasureAverageMedianLowestHighestLeague rank of averageLeague rank of median
Current ability 89.4488.58696 33
Expected potential 98.5096.590109 44
Value £9,806£10,956£918£13,537 21
Sale value £9,644£10,492£0£16,921 64
Weekly wage £0£0£0£0 21
Age 29.1528.882334 66

Contracted players

46
NamePositionsAgeNationalityStatusCAPAValue calc Contract
Benedict ChepeshiOn loan at Zesco United FC D/WB (R)29Zambia — 96100 £13,214—
Albert Kangwanda M (RLC), AM (RL)26Zambia — 96105 £12,226Jun 2026
Moyela Libamba AM (RLC), ST (C)31Zambia — 94100 £10,507Jun 2028
Alassane Diarra M/AM (C)29Mali — 9394 £13,537—
Paul Katema DM, M (RC)27Zambia — 92102 £11,485—
Godfrey Ngwenya M (L), AM (RLC)29Zambia — 91100 £12,971—
Ricky Banda ST (C)23Zambia — 90108 £12,971Jun 2027
Fackson Kapumbu D/WB (L)34Zambia — 89107 £918—
Saddam Yussuf Phiri DM, M (LC), AM (L)33Zambia — 8995 £3,767—
Bruce Musakanya M (R), AM (RC)31Zambia — 88109 £8,825—
Lazarous Chishimba M (RL), AM (RLC)32Zambia — 8890 £5,353—
Allan KapilaOn loan at FC Leopards D (C)30Zambia — 8893 £9,443—
Twiza Chaibela AM (RL), ST (C)28Zambia — 8795 £11,658—
Ackim Mumba M/AM (RL)28Zambia — 8793 £11,658—
Nickson Mubili D (C)29Zambia — 8790 £10,492—
Kenny Mumba GK31Zambia — 8695 £8,418—
Kebson Kamanga D (LC), WB (L)28Zambia — 8692 £9,541—
Joseph Phiri M (R), AM (RL)26Zambia — 8697 £11,225—
Zephaniah Phiri D/WB (RL)28Zambia — 8692 £9,541—
Michel Gesimo D (C), DM, M (C)24The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 8696 £8,626Dec 2024
Chrispine Sakulanda M/AM (R)28Zambia — 8596 £10,663—
Francis Simwanza M/AM (L), ST (C)35Zambia — 8590 £1,080—
Gift Lukwesa M/AM (RL)30Zambia — 8585 £8,966—
Chitiya MususuOn loan at Aguila Stars FC ST (C)30Zambia — 8492 £9,325—
Chewe Mukuka D/WB (R)32Zambia — 8490 £3,933—
Hope Katwishi AM (L), ST (C)32Zambia — 8490 £4,542—
Angel Lubamba AM (RL), ST (C)25The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 8492 £10,361—
George ManduOn loan at Mufulira Wanderers FC M/AM (C)28Zambia — 8390 £9,432—
Evans Musonda M (C), AM (L)34Zambia — 8386 £993—
Anthony Shipanuka AM (R)21Zambia — 83105 £9,929—
Danny Munyao GK37Zambia — 82110 £810—
Ngandu Onyumbe D (C), DM24The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 8197 £8,158—
Jeban Tembo GK22Zambia — 80110 £6,487—
Anthony Kanda ST (C)22The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 8080–110 £6,997Jul 2025
Peter Kalota D (L)25Zambia — 7990 £7,195—
Edward MwenyaOn loan at Mufulira Wanderers FC M/AM (R)25Zambia — 7889 £7,877—
Lukwembe ChisengaOn loan at River Plate FC (ZAM) M/AM (RL)30Zambia — 7780 £6,905—
Shadreck Malambo DM, M (C)33Zambia — 7698 £2,288—
Walford Sikanyika M/AM (RL)28Zambia — 7580 £7,774—
Happy Nsiku D (C)20Zambia — 7580–110 £7,785—
Bright Mukuka —24Zambia — 7550–80 £5,830—
Jonathan Mada Nkoy M (R), AM (RL)23The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 7495 £6,149Jun 2026
Chiteta KwalombotaOn loan at Forest Rangers FC D/WB (R)28Zambia — 7380 £6,313—
Norris Kalamba M/AM (C)20Zambia — 7280–110 ——
Henry Chapatome DM, M (C)30Zambia — 7060–90 ——
Royd Katuta ST (C)21Zambia — 6570–100 £4,326Jun 2028

Contracted-player overview (calc)

Players
46
CA16
90.1
PA16
102.5
Off-scale CA values excluded
0
Off-scale PA values excluded
0
Average age
27.9
Under 21
2
Squad value (calc)
£350,494
Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2026
4

The site’s own figures from the contracted players above. CA16/PA16 are the means of the best sixteen; a potential range code enters PA16 at fm-reader’s expected PA. Value is fm-reader’s calculation.

Highest potential

Danny Munyao37110
Jeban Tembo22110
Bruce Musakanya31109
Ricky Banda23108
Fackson Kapumbu34107
Albert Kangwanda26105
Anthony Shipanuka21105
Paul Katema27102
Benedict Chepeshi29100
Moyela Libamba31100

Set-piece takers

Corner takersGodfrey Ngwenya
Free-kick takersAckim Mumba
Penalty takersGodfrey Ngwenya
Long-throw takersBenedict Chepeshi

The site’s own scores (see the rankings for the model).

Loaned in

PlayerFromUntilCA
Charles KalumbaFC Leopards30 Jun 202688

Staff

7
NameJobNationalityAge
Managers
Chisi MbeweManager First TeamZambia44
Coaches
Francis KombeCoach First TeamZambia39
Festus MbeweCoach (U18 Team)Zambia37
Goalkeeping Coaches
Kalililo KakonjeGk Coach First TeamZambia40
Fitness Coaches
Bronson ChamaFitness Coach First TeamZambia39
Webster MulengaFitness Coach First TeamZambia32
Chairpeople
Moses KambimbiChairpersonZambia35

Club

Full name
Red Arrows FC
Short name
Red Arrows
Nickname
The Airmen
Second nickname
—
Six-letter name
RAFC
Three-letter name
RED
Alternative abbreviation
ARO
Nation
Zambia
Stadium
Nkoloma Stadium 7,500
Training ground
—
World reputation
0
Potential reputation
0
Reputation scope (calc)
National
Hashtag
—

Squad and expectations

Players (calc)
40
Foreign players (calc)
6
Homegrown in nation (calc)
26
Loaned in (calc)
1
Loaned out (calc)
7
Ranking score (calc)
4,667
Predicted position (calc)
3
Stored media expectation
Title Contender, Promotion or Champions League Qualification
Stored predicted finish
—

Squad counts and ranking figures are calculated by fm-reader. Stored media expectations are shown separately; no prediction is inferred when either is missing.

Finances

Financial state
—
Rich benefactor
None
Benefactor changes starting finances
No
Balance
£221,466
Transfer budget
£20,564
Transfer budget before the window
—
Wage budget (weekly)
£0
Highest weekly wage
—
Loan debt
£0
Previous turnover
£0
Previous profit
£0
Average ticket price
£0.63
Season ticket price
£0
Stadium rent (yearly)
—
Rents stadium
Yes
Rent share of gate receipts
—
Transfer embargo
—

Fans and facilities

Average attendance
3,800
Minimum attendance
1,250
Maximum attendance
6,000
Season ticket holders
0
Club members
—
Supporter loyalty
10
Supporter passion
15
Supporter patience
13
Supporter affluence
12
Supporter temperament
10
Supporter expectations
15
Morale
13
Training facilities
8
Corporate facilities
—
Youth facilities
7
Youth coaching
8
Youth recruitment
8
Youth importance
11

Kits

  • Home
  • Away
  • Third

Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.

Every kit part (10)
HomeShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #E60000 trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #E60000
HomeText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #E60000 trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Home (GK)ShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #620062 trim colour #620062 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #FFFFFF
HomeShortsShorts: Side Stripe Alternative 1 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #E60000 trim colour #E60000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeSocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #E60000 background colour #E60000 trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShirtShirt: Seven Stripes Plain ArmsBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #2062A4 background colour #7BBDF6 trim colour #2062A4 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #2062A4
AwayText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #7BBDF6 trim colour #7BBDF6 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShortsShorts: Side Stripe Alternative 1 foreground colour #2062A4 background colour #7BBDF6 trim colour #7BBDF6 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwaySocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #7BBDF6 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
ThirdShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #E60000 background colour #080808 trim colour #E60000 number colour #E60000 number trim colour #080808

Teams

TeamTypeCaptainReputation
Red Arrows FCFirst Team—4,000
Young Red ArrowsB Team—1,600

Affiliated clubs

Red ArrowsWomen's club

Board

Chairman title
President
Director of football
—

Income deals

TypeTotalPer year (calc)DatesRenewsFixed valuePromotion / relegation change
Main Kit Sponsor£444,173£148,0571 Sep 2021 – 1 Sep 2024NoYes0%

Total is the stored deal value. Annual amounts are calculated by fm-reader using the game's deal-length rule; missing dates can leave the annual amount unknown.

League position by season

11620012025 2001: 9 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2002: 5 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2003: 8 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2004: 9 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2004: 1 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2005: 15 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2005: 6 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2006: 10 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2007: 5 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2007: 9 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2008: 7 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2008: 2 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2009: 16 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2009: 7 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2010: 8 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2011: 2 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2012: 4 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2013: 4 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2014: 8 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2015: 6 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2016: 7 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2017: 10 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2018: 9 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2019: 3 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2020: 10 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2021: 3 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2022: 1 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2023: 6 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2024: 1 in MTN/FAZ Super Division2025: 4 in MTN/FAZ Super Division

Drawn by the site from the stored final tables; gaps are seasons with no stored position.

Honours (calc)

CompetitionWonRunner-upLast won
MTN/FAZ Super Division322024
FAZ Supercup312024
Barclays Cup222024

Counted by the site from the stored past winners: titles and runners-up of editions that took place.

League history

30
SeasonDivisionPosPWDLPts
2025MTN/FAZ Super Division4/18341511856
2024MTN/FAZ Super Division1/1834218571
2023MTN/FAZ Super Division6/18341214850
2022MTN/FAZ Super Division1/18342010470
2021MTN/FAZ Super Division3/18341491151
2020MTN/FAZ Super Division10/1827117940
2019MTN/FAZ Super Division3/101896333
2018MTN/FAZ Super Division9/203813141153
2017MTN/FAZ Super Division10/203812161052
2016MTN/FAZ Super Division7/183411131046
2015MTN/FAZ Super Division6/16301013743
2014MTN/FAZ Super Division8/16301081238
2013MTN/FAZ Super Division4/16301114547
2012MTN/FAZ Super Division4/16301114547
2011MTN/FAZ Super Division2/16301411553
2010MTN/FAZ Super Division8/1628811935
2009MTN/FAZ Super Division16/1630362115
2009MTN/FAZ Super Division7/16301110943
2008MTN/FAZ Super Division7/16301012842
2008MTN/FAZ Super Division2/16301212648
2007MTN/FAZ Super Division5/16301371046
2007MTN/FAZ Super Division9/1630981335
2006MTN/FAZ Super Division10/16301071337
2005MTN/FAZ Super Division15/1630681626
2005MTN/FAZ Super Division6/16301361145
2004MTN/FAZ Super Division9/163010101040
2004MTN/FAZ Super Division1/1630195662
2003MTN/FAZ Super Division8/16309111038
2002MTN/FAZ Super Division5/1630158753
2001MTN/FAZ Super Division9/1630715836

Club records

Most league goals in a season Dube Phiri 28 goals 2005

Derbies

Transfers in

DatePlayerFromTypeFee
15 Sep 2025Royd KatutaNkana FCTransferUnknown fee
15 Aug 2025Jonathan Mada Nkoy—TransferUnknown fee
15 Aug 2025Moyela Libamba—TransferUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Joseph Phiri—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Charles KalumbaFC LeopardsLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Norris KalambaKafue Celtic FCTransferUnknown fee
2 Jan 2025Albert Kangwanda—TransferUnknown fee
1 Sep 2024Ricky BandaJumulo FCTransferUnknown fee
3 Aug 2024Emmanuel Bola LobotaSingida Black StarsLoanUnknown fee
3 Aug 2024Derrick BulayaGreen Eagles FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Apr 2024Albert KangwandaAl-Hilal OmdurmanLoanUnknown fee
31 Jul 2023Ciel EbengoFC St. Eloi LupopoTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Keke SipukaAguila Stars FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Edward MwenyaKonkola Blades FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Noël Watshibang—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Shadreck Malambo—TransferUnknown fee
1 Mar 2023Chitiya Mususu—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jan 2023Chewe MukukaKonkola Blades FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Aug 2022Brian ChiliminaKafue Celtic FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2022Thomas ZuluKafue Celtic FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2022George ChalobaGreen Eagles FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2022Richard DakaKafue Celtic FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2022Zephaniah Phiri—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2022Bright Mukuka—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2022Conlyde LuchangaMaestro United Zambia FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2021Charles KalumbaFC LeopardsLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2021Chiteta Kwalombota—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2021Lukwembe ChisengaCity of Lusaka FCTransferUnknown fee
3 Jan 2020Allan KapilaLumwana Radiants FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2019Hope Katwishi—TransferUnknown fee

Transfers out

DatePlayerToTypeFee
23 Aug 2025Lukwembe ChisengaRiver Plate FC (ZAM)LoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Allan KapilaFC LeopardsLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Edward MwenyaMufulira Wanderers FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Chiteta KwalombotaForest Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025George ManduMufulira Wanderers FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Chitiya MususuAguila Stars FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Jackson KakuntaMutondo Stars FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Keke SipukaAguila Stars FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Noël WatshibangFC Lubumbashi SportTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025George ChalobaGreen Eagles FCTransferUnknown fee
30 Jun 2025James Chamanga—Transfer£0
3 Apr 2025Ciel EbengoNejmeh Sporting Club BeirutTransferUnknown fee
29 Jan 2025Ricky BandaAl-Merreikh OmdurmanLoanUnknown fee
24 Jan 2025Bright MukukaNchanga Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
7 Jan 2025Keke SipukaAguila Stars FCLoanUnknown fee
3 Jan 2025Albert KangwandaAl-Hilal OmdurmanLoanUnknown fee
23 Sep 2024George SimbayambayaExtension Gunners FCTransferUnknown fee
1 Sep 2024Jackson KakuntaMines UnitedLoanUnknown fee
27 Aug 2024Joseph PhiriClube Desportivo Primeiro de AgostoTransferUnknown fee
8 Aug 2024Benedict ChepeshiZesco United FCLoanUnknown fee
19 Jul 2024Joseph LunguFC OngosTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2024Bruce MusakanyaForest Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2024Cephas HandavuFC LeopardsTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2024Hope KatwishiForest Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2024Keke SipukaAtletico Lusaka FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Jan 2024Jackson KakuntaForest Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
20 Aug 2023Bright MukukaForest Rangers FCLoanUnknown fee
30 Jul 2023Albert KangwandaAl-Hilal OmdurmanTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Shadreck MalamboIndeni FCLoanUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Lukwembe ChisengaMufulira Wanderers FCLoanUnknown fee

Across versions

VersionDivisionReputationPlayersBalanceTransfer budget
FM27 27.0.0MTN/FAZ Super Division4,00054£271,605£25,220
FM26 26.2.0MTN/FAZ Super Division4,00046£221,466£20,564
FM26 26.0.0MTN/FAZ Super Division4,00046£221,466£20,564
FM24 24.3.0MTN/FAZ Super Division4,00052£77,011£25,028
FM23 23.4.0Zambian Premier League4,00045£100,000£75,000
FM23 23.3.0Zambian Premier League4,00046£100,000£75,000
FM23 23.0.0Zambian Premier League4,00043£100,000£75,000
FM22 22.4.0Zambian Premier League4,00035£100,000£75,000
FM22 22.3.0Zambian Premier League4,00035£100,000£75,000
FM22 22.1.0Zambian Premier League3,25036£100,000£75,000
FM22 22.0.1Zambian Premier League3,25035£0—
FM22 22.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25035£0—
FM21 21.4.0Zambian Premier League3,25028£0—
FM21 21.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25028£0—
FM21 21.1.1Zambian Premier League3,25026£0—
FM21 21.0.1Zambian Premier League3,25026£0—
FM21 21.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25027£0—
FM20 20.4.0Zambian Premier League3,25020£0—
FM20 20.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25020£0—
FM20 20.1.0Zambian Premier League3,25023£0—
FM20 20.0.1Zambian Premier League3,25023£0—
FM20 20.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25023£0—
FM19 19.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25022£0—
FM19 19.1.0Zambian Premier League3,25014£0—
FM19 19.0.1Zambian Premier League3,25011£0—
FM19 19.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25011£0—
FM18 18.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25011£0—
FM18 18.1.0Zambian Premier League3,25011£0—
FM18 18.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25011£0—
FM17 17.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM17 17.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM16 16.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25016£0—
FM16 16.0.1Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM16 16.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM15 15.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM15 15.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25015£0—
FM14 14.3.0Zambian Premier League3,25014£0—
FM14 14.0.0Zambian Premier League3,25014£0—
FM13 13.3.0A Premier Division3,25012£0—
FM13 13.0.0A Premier Division3,25012£0—
FM12 12.2.0A Premier Division3,25012£0—
FM12 12.0.0A Premier Division3,25014£0—
FM11 11.0.0—3,25010£0—
FM10 10.0.0——7£0—