28/12/2023
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30 BULLETS REGROUP IN LUSAKA FOR AFCON CAMP
The Zambia Men’s National Team regroup on Wednesday for the Africa Cup of Nations Coted’voire 2023 pre-tournament camp with 30 players expected in Lusaka.
After the local camp coach Avram Grant will announce the squad of at least 27 players that will go to Saudi Arabia for the international camp next week.
While in Saudi Arabia, the Chipolopolo will play two international friendly matches against Cameroon and a yet to be confirmed opponent.
The Chipolopolo are in Group F alongside Congo DR, Morocco, and Tanzania.
Zambia’s first match is on January 17 against Congo before playing Tanzania four days later.
The final group match will be against Morocco on January 24.
PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR LOCAL CAMP
(GOALKEEPERS)
Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Toaster Nsabata (Zesco United), Francis Mwansa (Green Buffaloes), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)
(DEFENDERS)
Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Zephaniah Phiri (Prison Leopards), Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe), Stoppila Sunzu (jinang Xingzhou-China), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors), Teddy Khumalo (Green Buffaloes), Fred Mwiche (Trident), Luka Banda (Napsa Stars)
(MIDFIELDIERS)
Kelvin Kapumbu, Kelvin Kamapmba (both Zesco United), Golden Mafwenta (MFK Vyskov-Czech), Kings Kangwa (Crvena Zvezda-Serbia), Emmanuel Banda (HNK Rijeka-Croatia), Miguela Chaiwa (BSC Young Boys-Switzerland), Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos), Mannah Chiwisa (Atalanta-Italy), Lubambo Musonda (Silkeborg-Denmark), Edward Chilufya-Hacken-Sweden), Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes), Benson Sakala (FK Mlada-Czech)
(STRIKERS)
Evans Kangwa (Qindao Hainui-China), Andrew Phiri (FC Muza), Kennedy Musonda (Young Africans-Tanzania), Francisco Mwepu (Atletico Sanluqueno-Spain), Brian Mwila (Zanaco)
NOTE: There are players not yet available for the local camp due to club engagements.
Credit: Football Association of Zambia.