Mali and Zambia are in action in the second match of the Morocco 2025 African Cup of Nations.
Mali were awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge by Mathews Banda in the box.
Fortunately, Willard Mwanza made a stunning penalty save to keep Zambia in the match.
PATSON LEADS THE LINE AS WILLARD AND OWEN START AGAINST MALI
Leicester City forward Patson Daka will lead the Chipolopolo Boys attack alongside skipper Fashion Sakala and winger Lameck Banda.
The trio who have scored a combined 30 plus goals for the Chipolopolo Boys with Daka accounting for around 60 percent of those strikes.
In Midfield, Miguel Chaiwa and Owen Tembo will form the base with Zambia’s best attacking Midfielder Klings Kangwa playing just above them.
In defense , Benson Sakala partners up with Dominic Chanda at the heart of defense with Lubambo Musonda and Mathews Banda playing on either side.
Sichone has made a big call trusting Willard Mwanza as the goalkeeper ahead of Lawrence Mulenga.
Kick off is at 16h00 with ZNBC and Supersport televising the game.
Chipolopolo Starting XI; 1. Willard Mwanza 🧤, 2. Mathews Banda, 5. Miguel Chaiwa, 6. Benson Sakala, 8. Lubambo Musonda, 9. Lameck Banda , 10. Fashion Sakala ©,17. Klings Kangwa, 20. Patson Daka, 21. Dominic Chanda, 25. Owen Tembo.
Bench; 16. Lawrence Mulenga 🧤, 3. Obino Chisala, 4. Frankie Musonda, 7. Jack Lahne Kalichi, 11. Joseph Banda, 12. Wilson Chisala, 14. Kabaso Chongo, 15. Given Kalusa, 18. Francis Mwansa, 19. Kennedy Musonda, 22. David Hamansenya,26. Joseph Liteta, 27. Eliya Mandanji , 28. David Simukonda.
All Zambians are supporting you guys us our representatives to the afcon so you guys you should work together as the team in order for you to get cup. We expect alot from you guys