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ZAMBIA SELLS WC QUALIFIER BROADCAST RIGHTS

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has awarded full broadcast rights for radio and television to the home World Cup qualifiers involving Angola, Cameroon and Libya to Indicom Sports and Events management through Winners World Wide Sports International Zambia Limited.

The total value of the package is US$250,000 to be paid to FAZ in installments and an initial payment of US$100,000 has since been paid to the association.

However, according to company Chief Executive Officer Andy Kandela, the contract is only for the sale of rights internationally. He added that any contract on additional international matches will be negotiated at a later stage.

FAZ treasurer Collins that discussions were also underway to sell rights for the Africa Cup games.