Zambia National team head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojeviç has named a provisional 36 man squad for the upcoming three matches against Sudan, Benin and Senegal.
The squad is missing key players like Patson Daka, Enock Mwepu and Fashion Sakala much to the dismay of the Chipolopolo fans who have taken to social media to voice their concerns and queries.
However, FAZ Communications manager Sydney Mungala has explained the circumstances that have led to the omission of the three musketeers for this FIFA window engagements. The trio have been excused to sort out their contractual issues.
“For the Senior Men’s national team that is regrouping today the coach has named a strong team and we have about three foreign-based players who will also be part of the training session today,” Mungala told the ZamFoot Crew in an interview.
“On the omission of Patson Daka, Enock Mwepu and Fashion Sakala Jnr, you have to understand that Sakala signed a precontract with Glasgow Rangers and he has finalized the rest of the requirements for that contract to come into effect like medicals so he is using this period to try and close that contract.”
“Enock and Patson are in the process of making possible moves from their club so this is the window that offers them a possible move to another team. Their representatives have requested for some time to sort out that side of the business that is why you have not seen them.”
“The same with Evans Kangwa whose contract has run out in Russia and is on the verge of making his next move so you won’t see him for this assignment.”
“But everyone who has been doing very well has been summoned hence we hope we will have a good team when we play, Senegal, Benin, and Sudan,” he added.
The Chipolopolo Boys will face Senegal in an international friendly match on June 5th, Benin on June 8th and then they are expected to proceed to Omdurman to play Sudan on June 10th.
FULL LIST:
GOALKEEPERS
Gregory Sanjase (Young Green Eagles), Cryril Chibwe (Polokwane City), Lameck Siame (Kabwe Warriors), Charles Muntanga (Nkwazi )
DEFENDERS
Benedict Chipeshi (Red Arrows), Mukabaniso Magenge (Lusaka Dynamos), Dominic Chanda (Kabwe Warriors), Isaac Shamujompa, Golden Mafwenta (Both Buildcon), Adrian Chama (ZESCO United), Tandi Mwape, Kabaso Chongo (Both TP Mazembe), Prosper Chiluya (Red Arrows), Roderick Kabwe (Black Leopards)
MIDFIELDERS
Salulani Phiri (Polokwane City), Paul Katema (Red Arrows), Rally Bwalya (Simba SC), Emmanuel Banda (Djurgadens IF), Benson Sakala (Power Dynamos), Kings Kangwa (Arsenal Tula ), Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors).
ATTACKERS
Edward Lungu (Kitwe United), Wisdom Moyela, Collins Sikombe (Both Lusaka Dynamos), Rodger Kola, Moses Phiri (Both Zanaco), Augustine Mulenga (AmaZulu), Edward Chilufya ( Djurgadens IF), Ntazana Mayembe (Cardiff City), Brian Mwila (Buildcon), Lubambo Musonda (Slask Wroclaw), Clatous Chama (Simba SC), Amity Shamende (Green Eagles), Spencer Sautu (Power Dynamos), Lameck Banda (Maccabi Netanya ), Kelvin Mubanga (ZESCO United).
Micho why have you left out
Bazo
How about Frankie musonda.
Frankie musonda is nursing an injury. Shemmy mahembe is notable missing figure
Guys, it is time to call back Stophilla Sunzu! Why is he getting passed over? The man has probably had no more than 3 bad games in the Chipolopolo shirt in his entire career. He is still fit and playing in China so why the continued overlooking of Sunzu?
The coach shud have called shemy mayembe from Turkey….stop using Rodrick kabwe and lubambo as wing backs…what kind of a coach is he…use these some friendlies to find natural wingbacks…I have lost hope in this coach…start looking for genuine defenders….
The question is how are we going to watch the games are Znbc going to broadcast them coz we have to see how they perform.
A very good article. Keep it up! Please just ensure proper proof reading is done before publishing your articles. For instance, on the Chipolopolo squad for friendlies, Laryy Bwalya’s name has been spelt as Rally instead of Larry!
Hi Mwenya, thank you very much for your suggestion. We will keep this mind. On Rally, his official name is ‘Rally Bwalya’. Kind regards, ZamFoot Crew.