Ian Bakala

Ian Bakala (born 1 November 1980) is a Zambian former footballer.

International career The midfielder was part of the Zambian 2006 African Nations Cup team, who finished third in group C in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. He also took part at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was a member of the Zambia National team that played at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations in Mali

Managerial career In 2025, Bakala was appointed coach of Zimbabwean club CAPS United in September 2025. He was moved to assistant coach following the appointment of Takesure Chiragwi in November 2025.

Clubs 2001–2003: Kabwe Warriors 2003–2004: K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot 2004–2005: CAPS United FC 2006–2008: Primeiro de Agosto 2009: Kabuscorp Sport Clube do Palanca 2010–2012 Progresso Sambizanga 2014: - União Sport Clube do Uíge