Avram Grant is set announce his first provisional squad since he was hired as Zambia coach.
A locally assembled squad is most likely to go into camp next week.
The ex-Chelsea, West Ham and Portsmouth has been watching the Zambian Super League matches to scout for players.
The 69 year old has already watched three Super League and a few friendly matches involving lower tier sides.
While Zambia has a host of players abroad but the Israeli born has made it clear, his Chipolopolo side will also include deserving locally based players.
The likes of Dominic Chanda, Joshua Mutale, Ricky Banda and Albert Kangwanda are likely to lead the local camp.
The foreign based stars led by the impressive Kings Kangwa and Fashion Sakala will only join the team five days before the clash against the Likuena.
This will be the first camp former captain Enock Mwepu will not be available for selection, having retired due to a hereditary heart condition.
Zambia will face Lesotho in back to back Ivory Coast 2023 African Cup of Nations.
The 2012 African Champions are currently second and level on points with Comoros on 3 points.
The Elephants and Likuena have 4 and 1 point respectively.
