Portugal based forward Chanka Zimba, midfielder Joseph Liteta and defender David Hamansenya have jetted in ahead of the back to back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group I qualifiers against Burundi.
The trio arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport this afternoon before connecting to Ndola to join up with their teammates.
Zimba earned a recall following his move to GD Vitória de Sernache while Liteta has been putting in work at Cagliari Calcio and Hamansenya in Czech Republic with FC Slovan Liberec.
Meanwhile Patson Daka, Lameck Banda and Gamphani Lungu have been ruled out of the two matches due to injury.
The trio have been withdrawn from George Lwandamina’s Chipolopolo squad after medical assessments established that their recovery periods would extend beyond seven days.
Daka, who plays for German side Hamburger SV, Banda of Libyan club Al Swehly SC and Orlando Pirates forward Lungu have been replaced by Edward Chilufya, Derrick Bulaya and Prince Mumba, respectively.
Zambia will host Burundi at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on 13 November before travelling to Bujumbura for the return fixture on 17 November.
The Chipolopolo currently sit second in Group I with three points from two matches, one point behind leaders Algeria. Togo are also on three points, while Burundi occupy bottom spot with one point.
The two matches present Zambia with an opportunity to strengthen their position in the qualification race and boost their hopes of securing a place at the 2027 AFCON finals.
The tournament, branded AFCON PAMOJA 2027, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from 19 June to 17 July 2027.
Zambia provisional squad
Goalkeepers
Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Luka Mainza (Red Arrows), Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers).
Defenders
Mathews Banda (Bohemians Praha FC, Czech Republic), Zephaniah Phiri (Red Arrows), Owen Mwamba (Red Arrows), David Hamansenya (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Gift Mphande (Zesco United), Tinklar Sinkala (Zanaco), Ricky Chanda (Nomme United, Estonia), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), William Kamwanga (Mufulira Wanderers).
Midfielders
Prince Mumba (Al Gharraf- Iraq), Edward Chilufya ( Hapoel Jerusalem- Israel), Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos), Wilson Chisala (Power Dynamos), Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos), Obino Chisala (Al Merreikh, Sudan), Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian, Scotland), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari, Italy), Kelvin Mwanza (FC Muza), Allan Mumba (Zesco United).
Forwards
Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha, Saudi Arabia), Albert Kangwanda (Young Africans, Tanzania), Derrick Bulaya (Green Eagles), Kennedy Musonda (Zesco United), Chanka Zimba (GD Vitória de Sernache, Portugal).
