Chimpombwa: Shaping Stars - Lusaka Star

Chimpombwa: Shaping Stars - Lusaka Star

As you stroll down the neighborhood, the sounds of cheer and the thud of a makeshift football fill the air. Dust swirls around the feet of boys and girls, as they dash across the uneven ground. In this scene, a ball crafted from recycled cloth, plastic, and even tufts of grass soars through the air, this is locally known as Chimpombwa, Zambian street football style. Played on the streets without a designated pitch or on an open space, this game …