The Zambian Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany held the inaugural KK 11 Football Tournament on Saturday 16th May 2026, to commemorate and celebrate Kenneth Kaunda Day in honour of Zambia’s founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
Speaking at the function, Zambia’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Winnie Natala Chibesakunda noted that under Dr. Kaunda’s administration, football became more than just a game but became a bridge between communities, a force of national unity and a powerful expression of peace and togetherness.
She stressed that Dr. Kaunda should not only be remembered by words alone but through action by embracing the values he lived for, peace, patriotism, tolerance, and love for one another.
Ambassador Chibesakunda said even President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasised uniting Zambians through sports and called on Zambians to promote peaceful unity through sports.
She said Dr. Kaunda’s message of peaceful co-existence transcended Zambia’s borders and earned the country respect across Africa and around the world, adding that Dr. Kaunda recognised the power of sport, especially football, to unite the communities and inspire hope and strengthen national identity.
Team Ghana scooped the inaugural KK 11 trophy with team Zambia getting the second slot while team Zimbabwe settled for third position.
Ambassador Chibesakunda presented the trophy to the champions and medals to all the team members