Zambia Under-17 will face Nigeria in a Group B opening tie at the Algeria 2023 African Cup of Nations on Sunday with kick off at 18h00 CAT.
Zambia coach Ian Bakala is expected to go with a 4-3-3 formation.
In goal Shadreck Kalyati will get the nod while Sekanji Siame and Aaron Simpasa will marshal the back line.
Captain Aaron Mbemba Kawangu will protect the back four with Malaya and Joseph Liteta in front of him.
A front line of Emmanuel Mwanza, Marcel Zimba and Jonathan Kalimina is expected to start.
A brace from Victor Osihmen and a goal from Nwakali Iheanacho earned Nigeria a 3-1 win at the 2015 edition.
Patson Daka scored the goal for Zambia.
Lusaka province select side chasing shadows. They’re just defending throughout the game…
What is the score ?
They are down by a goal and very much under pressure