REMEMBERING THE LEGENDARY DENNIS PHILLIP LIWEWE
…..11 Years On – A Voice That Still Echoes
Eleven years may have passed, but the voice of DENNIS PHILLIP #LIWEWE continues to resonate in the hearts of football fans across Zambia and beyond.
A true icon of sports commentary, his eloquence, passion, and unique storytelling turned matches into unforgettable moments.
DENNIS LIWEWE was more than a commentator—he was the heartbeat of Zambian football. His words painted pictures on radio waves, his voice carried the dreams of a nation, and his legacy lives on every time the ball rolls onto the pitch.
From local derbies to continental battles, LIWEWE’s commentary immortalized generations of football and became the soundtrack of Zambian sport. His impact is timeless, his contribution immeasurable.
Today, we pause to honour a man who gave football a voice, and whose voice gave it soul.
How do you remember him? Share your memories.
CREDIT: ZNBC
Yet not a single national stadium has been named in his honor and memory
Mr MuZambian. Your comment is welcome, and as a fan of the legendary football commentator, I would definitely support your initiative of spearheading this proposal. It begins with you, and we shall follow in remembering and honoring his dedication to Zambian soccer.
Mai.B
Maybe one of the modern stadiums that government intends to build in provincial centers
Good observation.
Yes,a Dennis Liwewe Memorial stadium
Excerpt from shared commentary
Dennis Liwewe: ” Over to you Ponga ”
Later Ponga: “Over to you Dennis”
Dennis responds: “Remember I am your father”
Yah it was quite entertaining listening to him. We used to carry tu small Radios.. Remember the “Walkman Radios?”
We could seat in the stadium watch live while listening to Dennis commentaries.. Great old time indeed. The Dag stadium in Ndola should be reconstructed and be named after him.
And after saying… Remember am your father Ponga…
he immediately connects with.
” and it comes, it comes on this side of the field into touch for a throw..a throw..by…by Kapela Katupa to huge Dickson Makwaza…he heads it forward to Alex Chola.. to Ucar Godfrey Chitalu halfway…halfway inside the Egyptians own area…Chitalu dribbling his way thru’.. Ucar Goooo and he hits the cross baaaar! What a miss! The Egyptians are narrowly leading here by one goal to zero, They lead…a minute left before the end of the extra time of the first half. They lead…but We still have hope! The referee is looking at his watch…he has looked at his watch twice already…THE END OF THE FIRST HALF and take it up Lazarus Kanyungulu at the studio come back after after 15 minutes…
Rest in peace Dennis.
Great times indeed