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| Full name | National Assembly Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | Edwin Imboela Stadium, Lusaka | |
| Capacity | 6,000 | |
| League | Zambian Premier League | |
| 2018 | 17th | |
National Assembly Football Club is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka. [1] They play in the top division in Zambian football. Their home stadium is Edwin Imboela Stadium. [2]
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