30-Men’s Squad in Lusaka Regroup for AFCON Camp In Zambia

Zambia: In excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming international camp, the Zambia men’s National Team regrouped on Wednesday for the Africa Cup of Nations C. Around 30 players are expected in the regrouping of men.

After the local camp coach, there would be successive selections for the international camp in which coach Avram Grant will announce the squad of at least 27 players who will be selected to represent Zambia in the international camp, which is going to take place next week in Saudi Arabia.

While in Saudi Arabia, Chipolopolo will play two international friendly matches against Cameroon which is a yet-to-be-confirmed opponent.

Zambia finds its place in Group F of the tournament. Zambia’s first match will be on January 17 against Congo and thereafter, Zambia will play against Tanzania four days later on January 21 and on January 24, the final match of Zambia will be played against Morrocco.

Group F of the tournament comprises of:-

1. Chipolopolo
2. Congo DR
3. Morocco
4. Tanzania

These are the lists of provisional players squad for the local camp where there is a perfect blend of seasoned and talented players.

GOALKEEPERS

1. Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos)
2. Toaster Nsabata (Zesco United)
3. Francis Mwansa (Green Buffaloes)
4. Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)

DEFENDERS

1. Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows)
2. Zephaniah Phiri (Prison Leopards)
3. Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe)
4. Stoppila Sunzu (Jinang Xingzhou-China)
5. Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos)
6. Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors)
7. Teddy Khumalo (Green Buffaloes)
8. Fred Mwiche (Trident)
9. Luka Banda (Napsa Stars)

 MIDFIELDERS

1. Kelvin Kapumbu (Zesco United)
2. Kelvin Kamapmba (Zesco United)
3. Golden Mafwenta (MFK Vyskov-Czech)
4. Kings Kangwa (Crvena Zvezda-Serbia)
5. Emmanuel Banda (HNK Rijeka-Croatia)
6. Miguela Chaiwa (BSC Young Boys-Switzerland)
7. Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos)
8. Mannah Chiwisa (Atalanta-Italy)
9. Lubambo Musonda (Silkeborg-Denmark)
10. Edward Chilufy (Hacken-Sweden)
11. Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes)
12. Benson Sakala (FK Mlada-Czech)

STRIKERS

1. Evans Kangwa (Qindao Hainui-China)
2. Andrew Phiri (FC Muza),
3. Kennedy Musonda (Young Africans-Tanzani)
4. Francisco Mwepu (Atletico Sanluqueno-Spain)
5. Brian Mwila (Zanaco)

Notably, There are players not yet available for the local camp as they are already engaged in the club engagement.