Zambia Under-17 Men’s national team have left for Morocco ahead of this months CAF U17 African Cup of Nations.
Ian Bakala has named 23 young guns for the battle in North Africa.
The Junior Chipolopolo will face Morocco in Group A.
The Cosafa champions will also take on East Africans Uganda and Tanzania, two teams that have shown progress in youth football.
The TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco between 30 March and 19 April 2025, and the top 10 teams will qualify for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar as the CAF representatives.
Zambia U17 Squad for CAF U17 African Cup of Nations
GOALKEEPERS
William Zulu (Blaze Sporting Academy), Rogers Simumba (Shamuel Soccer Academy)
DEFENDERS
George Mwale, Chama Chansa (Young Crocs), Andrew Mwape (Young Zanaco), Saviour Mwansa (Young Crocs), Caristo Chitambala (Eromac FC), Jonathan Kalimina (Kafue Celtic), Chimuka Lweendo (Atletico Lusaka )
MIDFIELDERS
Gabriel Phiri (Napsa Stars), Bongani Ndhlovu (Young Zanaco), Steven Lungu (Morkved Sports Club), James Nene Sibeene (Sporting Lusaka), Vincent Mutondo (Central City), Nkotami Chimwemwe (Mpongwe United), Mike Mutale (Makeni All Stars), Joseph Zulu (Nangweshi Pirates), Felix Phiri (Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy), Nthasilwe Malupande (Young Crocs),
FORWARDS
Kelvin Mulenga (Forest Rangers), Abel Salim Nyirongo, Robert Banda (both Atletico Lusaka), Daniel Silubonde (Morkved Sports Club), Billy Daka (Nkwazi), Mapalo Simute (Mkushi Rising Stars)
📸 FAZ
🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲 4 – 4 – 2
Simute – Nyorongo (Deadly force) pa top👌🏽
GROUP STAGE
3 games
3 wins in group stage
9 points perfect
10 goals 😂🤣🤣
The Famous Bazol ❤️I see you my guy
The Smooth criminal… Make sure to do us proud BOYS
This the team to restore pride to the Zambian football. They should particularly humiliate Morocco. to the extent that CAF will never match Zambia with Morocco again.