Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic has named a youthful 20 member squad for Wednesday’s All-Stars vs the Rest-friendly match.
Kafue Celtic in-form star forward Albert Kangwanda leads the list and is expected to start upfront on Wednesday.
Kangwanda has been in fine form in the league netting 11 goals for the Crocs.
U-20 stars Joshua ‘Budo’ Mutale, Golden Mashata, Miguel Chaiwa and Derrick Bulaya have all been summoned for the match.
Asanovic has also called veteran Zesco United trio Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu and Donashamo Malama.
Wednesday’s match which will take place at Nkana Stadium will be a chance for Asanovic to asses the local players and pick those who will be part of the Chipolopolo squad that is set to play two international friendly matches on March 25 and 29 in Paris.
Zambia will face South Africa and Guinea as part preparations for the June round of the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Asanovic also has his eyes on the local players that he may need for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers that will kick-off in June/July.
All Stars
Goalkeepers: Lameck Siame (Zanaco), Kelvin Malunga (Nkana), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)
Defenders: Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu, Shemmy Mayembe, Solomon Sakala (all Zesco United), Dominic Chanda (Kabwe Warriors), Miguel Chaiwa (Shamuel Academy), Prosper Chiluya (Red Arrows)
Midfielders: Stephen Mutama (Nkwazi), Kelvin Tembo (Kafue Celtic), Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos), Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors), Abraham Siankombo (Zanaco), Kelvin Kampamba, Donashano Malama, (both Zesco United)
Strikers: Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes), Derrick Bulaya (Green Eagles), Albert Kangwanda (Kafue Celtic)
