NAPSA Stars Football Club is a Zambian-based club located in Lusaka and currently competing in Zambia’s MTN Super League. The club was established in 1969 under the name Profound Warriors before being rebranded as NAPSA Stars FC. National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) fully sponsors the club, with additional support from Stanbic Bank Zambia.
Achievements:
League titles: None
ABSA Cup: Two-time winners (2012 when formerly known as Barclays Cup, and 2022 while in Division One)
In 2021, NAPSA Stars FC faced relegation from the MTN Super League after a 10-season run. However, the team’s time in the lower league was short-lived as they swiftly regained their spot in the MTN Super League.
Home matches for NAPSA Stars FC take place at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The team is currently led by Perry Mutapa as the Head Coach.
Nickname:The Pensioners
Ground: National Heroes Stadium
Capacity: 60,000
Chairman: John Chundu
CEO: Ponga Liwewe
Head Coach: Perry Mutapa
League: MTN SUPER LEAGUE
SPONSORS
National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA)- Main Sponsor
Stanbic Bank Zambia – Supporting sponsor.
Gal Sports Betting- Supporting Sponsor
Kumbi Investment Limited – Man of the Match Sponsor.
Mission Statement: To develop Teams that play in a skilful and positive way, whose philosophy will influence our youth players and the wider community.
- Vision: To be among the best model football clubs in Africa.
Values: NAPSA Stars FC operates in the framework of the following values.
- Integrity– We operate ethically, and with honesty, holding ourselves accountable for all action.
- Excellence– We set high expectations and work hard to achieve them by continuous learning and Improvement.
- Innovation– We seek out and embrace new possibilities that can be increase our impact.
- Respect– We recognize that each person has equal intrinsic worth and deserves to be treated with dignity.
- Teamwork– We collaborate on common goals to leverage on the expanded knowledge.
CLUB STRUCTURE
BOARD MEMBERS
- Board Chairman/ President – John Chundu
- Board Vice Chairman – Mr. Cephas Sinyangwe
- Committee member – Martin Musanshi (Treasurer)
- Committee member – John Mbewe
- Committee member – Ason Banda
- Committee Member – Ruth Mutete
- Committee member – Munalulua Muyunda
SECRETARIAT STAFF
- Club Chief Executive Officer
- Admin and Marketing
- Accountant
- Assistant Accountant
- Team manager
- Media Officer & Public Relations Officer
- Videographer/Graphics Designer
TECHNICAL BENCH:
- Head coach
- Assistant Coach X2
- Goalkeeper trainer
- Developmental Coach
- Team Manager
- Team Manager Youth Team
MEDICAL TEAM
- Team Doctor
- Team Physiotherapist
GROUND MANAGEMENT
- Kit Master
PLAYERS
The Club consists of players registered with Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
We have:
- 35 registered senior players
- 30 registered Young Napsa players
- 24 registered Under-18 players.3
- 30 registered Under -16 players
MEDICAL TEAM
- Team Doctor
- Team Physiotherapist
GROUND MANAGEMENT
- Kit Master
DEVELOPMENT
To focus on long term development. To do this, we do not only have youthful players and Development coaches, but also have two junior teams.
One taking part in the FAZ Under-16 Football League and the other taking part in FAZ Division Two League. We have a very strong set of coaches who handle these two teams.
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
CLUB OVERVIEW
Napsa Stars FC is run by a Board of Directors of National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) consisting of Board Chairman, Secretary and Two Committee members. These positions are appointed by NAPSA Director General. The Club is also registered with PACRA as Napsa Stars Limited.
PLAYERS
The Club consists of players registered with Football Association of Zambia(FAZ).
We have:
- 35 registered senior players
- 30 registered Young Napsa players
- 24 registered Under-18 players.
- 34 registered Under -16 players
.