Red Arrows Football Club is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka that plays in the MTN/FAZ Super Division. They play their home games at Nkoloma Stadium in Chelstone, Lusaka.

Red Arrows Football Club
Full nameRed Arrows Football Club
NicknameAirmen
Founded1975
GroundNkoloma Stadium, Chelstone, Lusaka
Capacity15,000
ChairmanKennedy Sikota
ManagerChisi Mbewe
LeagueZambia Super League
2024–254th


History

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Red Arrows was established in 1972 as ZAF Lusaka Football. In its first season ZAF Lusaka won the amateur league being promoted to the Zambian second division. The team name changed in 1973 to Zambian Air Force Football Club. They were then promoted to the National League in the same year as the name change. They played the 1974 season under Yugoslav coach Dr. Bravo.

The 1975 season was the year the modern name Red Arrows Football Club was adopted. This name represents the team's philosophy perfectly, with its swift and fluid play style.

Honours

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2004, 2021–22, 2023–24
2007, 2013, 2023-24, 2026[1]
1982
Runner-up : 1978, 1989
Runner-up : 2003, 2004, 2005
2005
2022
2024
2024

Performance in CAF competitions

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2005 – Second round
2022–23 - First round
2009 – First round of 16
2012 – Preliminary round
2021–22 - Playoff round

Sponsors

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As of 2013, the side was sponsored by the Zambian Air Force.[2] In 2021-22, Arrows signed a three-year deal with 10Bet.[3]

References

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  1. Jere, Joshua. "Red Arrows Crowned 2026 ABSA Cup Champions – Zambia 24". Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  2. "Nchanga, Arrows vie for Barclays trophy". Sunday Post. 2013-11-23. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  3. Dept, ZAF ICT. "Sponsors". Red Arrows Football Club | RAFC. Retrieved 2026-05-11.