Chipolopolo stand-in coach Aggrey Chiyangi has announced a 24-man squad for Saturday’s final round, second leg African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash against eSwatini at National Heroes Stadium.
Chiyangi has made some notable changes to the team that played in the first leg handing a call up to speedy Zanaco winger Charles Zulu and Thomas Banda of Napsa Stars as he hopes to re-enforce his front-line.
The majority of players summoned are already on duty from the West Africa tour where Zambia played Niger and Benin in international friendly matches. Zambia drew 1-1 and 2-2 with Niger and Benin respectively.
Chipolopolo carries a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and will be favorites to beat the Sihlangu at National Heroes Stadium on Saturday. Winner over two legs qualifying to the Cameroon 2020 CHAN.
(GOALKEEPERS)
Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco), Sebastian Mwange (Green Eagles)
(DEFENDERS)
Luka Banda (Napsa Stars), Isaac Shamujompa (Buildcon), Simon Silwimba, Mwila Phiri, Clement Mwape, Adrian Chama (all Zesco United), Gift Zulu (Nkana), Lawrence Chungu (Zanaco)
(MIDFIELDERS)
Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco), Rally Bwalya, Benson Sakala (both Power Dynamos), Paul Katema, Bruce Musakanya (both Red Arrows), Kelvin Mubanga (Nkana), Amity Shamende (Green Eagles)
(STRIKERS)
Youremember Banda (Green Buffaloes), Twiza Chaibela (Kabwe Warriors), Thomas Banda (Napsa Stars), Emmanuel Chabula (Nkwazi), Tapson Kaseba (Green Eagles), Charles Zulu (Zanaco)
That midfield needs a lot of work. The highlights I from Benin match show that midfield needs to lessen the pressure on defence. There is no creativity, less workmanship spirit.
Kondwani Mtonga is the best holding mid fielder but Chiyangi’s love affair with Youremember Banda continues.
What was the outcome of this game kanshi please? The article says the match is to be played Saturday. Am I missing something here?
Zambia Local National soccer men team two goals and Eswatin Local National soccer men team two goals.
Thence, Zambia qualifies to CHAN on 3-2 aggregate.
Thanks boss. You’re more reliable than zamfoot itself. Zamfoot has been around the block for several years now yet it’s hard to see growth in them.
You are so welcome boss!!!
Maybe the Zamfoot crew is busy compiling a solid analysis of the game.
At least the good news is the qualification of our Local Senior Male National Team to the CHAN 2020.