The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team has left for Tanzania ahead of Sunday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second-round, first-leg qualifier against the Serengeti Girls.
The team left Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 07h04 aboard Zambia Airways as they embark on their quest to secure a place at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup to be hosted in Morocco.
Coach Carol Kanyemba has named a 20-member squad, including Aston Villa youth player Jessica Cholwe Johnson, who adds international experience to the team.
Leading the squad is captain Mercy Chipasula, one of six players who featured at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
The first-leg encounter will take place on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, with the return leg set for Saturday, 15 March 2025, at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The winner over two legs will advance to the final round of qualifiers, where they will face either Benin or DR Congo for a spot at the global tournament set for 17 October – 8 November in Morocco.
20-MEMBER FINAL SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS
Bukata Kakumbi (Police Doves Queens), Decent Mbewe (National Assembly)
DEFENDERS
Nana Malanda, Theresa Mubiana (both Play It Forward), Natasha Nkaka (Choma Warriors), Beatrice Njobvu (Red Arrows), Precious Mwape (Luyando Foundation)
MIDFIELDERS
Taonga Mubanga (YASA Queens), Hellen Misozi Banda (Play It Forward), Taonga Tembo (Young Green Buffaloes), Lillian Mwenda (Elite Ladies), Sharon Siakaloba (Pemba Queens)
STRIKERS
Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles), Lweendo Hanongo (Driven Queens), Grace Phiri (Play It Forward), Faith Kaunda (Zedpro Academy), Masela Sekeseke (Red Arrows), Ruth Mukoma (ZESCO Ndola Girls), Pervis Kangalangala (Lunchu Queens), Jessica Cholwe Johnson (Aston Villa-England)
By FAZ Media
