FC Leopards
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| Full name | Football Club Leopards | ||
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| Nicknames | Leopards, The Correction Boys, The Super Correct Boys | ||
| Founded | 1974 | ||
| Ground | Godfrey Chitalu Stadium, Kabwe | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Kennedy Sikota | ||
| Manager | Chris Kaunda | ||
| League | National Division One (II) | ||
| 2025-26 | 17th, Zambia Super League (relegated) | ||
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FC Leopards, called Prison Leopards Football Club before 2025,[1][2] is a Zambian football club based in Kabwe, Zambia. The club plays its football in the Zambia Super League, the highest division in Zambian football. The club's kit manufacturer is Joma. The Club sponsored by the Zambia Correctional Service, reflecting its strong ties to the national correctional institution.[3][4]
History
[edit]The club was founded in 1974.[citation needed] The club is based in the city of Kabwe, and they play their matches at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium. It has played the majority of its seasons in the National Division One, but the club has enjoyed most of its success recently, being promoted to the Zambia Super League for the 2020–21 season, finishing 6th,[5] before finishing 16th the next season.[6]
Current squad
[edit]- As of 24 September 2022
Squad
[edit]- As of 17 June 2022
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
[edit]- Zambia National Division One
- Runners-up (1): 2019–20
Rivalries
[edit]The club shares a rivalry with Kabwe city neighbours Kabwe Warriors, even sharing the same stadium. However, Kabwe Warriors has had much more success in its history, winning 5 Zambian League titles.
References
[edit]- ↑ Kalumiana, Kalumiana (2 July 2026). "Zambia 2025/26". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ Ask Muvi TV (20 June 2025). "PRISON LEOPARDS FC REBRANDS TO FC LEOPARDS". Facebook. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kaunda unveiled as Prison Leopards coach - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "Fichite Not A Prison Leopard Coach Says Zambia Correctional Services | Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site - LusakaTimes.com". 12 January 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ "2020-21 Zambian Super League". footballdatabase.com.
- ↑ "2021–22 Zambian Super League". footballdatabase.com.
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