FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has become a member of the prestigious FIFA Legal Standing Committee.
According to FIFA’s recent appointments, Mweemba will serve on a 25-member legal panel tasked with providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters affecting world football.
The appointment, which is in line with FIFA Statutes and governance regulations, is in recognition of Mweemba’s legal expertise and contribution to football governance.
Mweemba, a lawyer by profession, will serve on the committee for a four-year term from 2025 to 2029.
He is an Advocate of the High Court of Zambia and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Zambia.
Mweemba also holds a valid practicing certificate from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE).
In addition to his legal credentials, Mweemba is also a qualified football coach with several coaching badges.
The FIFA Legal Committee is one of the key standing committees of the world football governing body which plays an important role in advising and assisting the FIFA Council on legal matters, including the interpretation of statutes, the development of regulatory frameworks, and the strengthening of governance structures in football globally.
The committee is chaired by Elvis Chetty of Seychelles, with Michael Llamas of Gibraltar serving as Deputy Chairperson.
The FAZ boss brings a wealth of legal and administrative experience to the committee.
Meanwhile, another Zambian, Charles Chakatazya, has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Commercial and Marketing Committee.
Chakatazya is the chief executive officer of NAPSA Stars Football Club.
The appointments of Mweemba and Chakatazya are a significant achievements for Zambia, reflecting the country’s growing influence in international football administration and governance.
Kalemba October 8, 2025
