Power Dynamos striker Alex Ng’onga is back in the Chipolopolo squad.
The 24 year old striker has replaced the injured Brian Mwila.
The Platinum Stars striker has failed to recover from an injury he picked up in the home tie against Algeria in which he scored a brace but failed to make the trip for the return match owing to injury.
Mwila has been in terrific form for Zambia since making his debut against Gabon in a friendly match and has gone on to score 7 times in 8 games making him the Chipolopolo’s leading scorer this year.
Belgium based midfielder Emmanuel Banda Jnr who made his debut for the senior team in the away game against Algeria has also been ruled out of the tie due to an injury.
The 20 year old midfielder has been replaced by Zesco United winger John Ching’andu.
Zambia face Nigeria on October 7 in Uyo with the team leaving for Ghana on Sunday where they will set up base.
Nigeria leads Group B on 10 points while Zambia is second on seven points with Cameroun in a distant third on three points while Algeria lies rock bottom on a point.
FULL SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS
Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns-RSA), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco), Allan Chibwe (Power Dynamos)
DEFENDERS
Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu (both Zesco United), Adrian Chama (Green fBuffaloes), Stoppilla Sunzu (Arsenal Tula -Russia), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), Isaac Shamujompa (Power Dynamos)
MIDFIELDERS
Chisamba Lungu (Allanyespor-Turkey), Edward Chilufya (Djurgårdens-Sweden), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Kondwani Mtonga, Misheck Chaila (both Zesco United), Augustine Mulenga (Zanaco), Enock Mwepu (FC Liefering, Austria), John Chingandu (Zesco United), Roderick Kabwe (Cape Town Ajax, RSA), Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco)
STRIKERS
Justin Shonga (Orlando Pirates, RSA), Fashion Sakala (Spartak Moscow II, Russia), Alex Ngonga (Powe Dynamos), Patson Daka (Red Bull Salzburg-Austria)
Alex has the traits of a good striker; getting in the right position at the right time. The coach, like Jose Mourinho, should have got in his head;pre match, and told him to calm down and not be over awed by the moment of the occasion.
But his shooting is poor(Alex)
From close range it doesn’t require great power shooting; his main problem was lack of composure; the coach should council him and other local players on the night before the game as Mourinho does for inexperienced players with some raw talent. Man management.
I will be surprised if this team doesn’t concede 4 goals in Nigeria. The Super Eagles is being heavily underrated.
Where is Kalaba what’s the problem with Zambians sure sure you get Alex you leave Kalaba then you nyirenda open up your eyes
This coach is pathetic how can you recall ngonga. What about kalaba or lumbambo Musonda zambia Will loose
The table above is incorrect. Zambia has two wins not one…
My Question to u wed, has FIFA baned our present stars KALABA , Sinkala? Then why are u imposing Gonga in front of my TV even if we wawn that game ngonga is Gonga.I think ba Coach u have been big headed, without even tangible achievement.look even if we win in Nigeria by 1:0 which can not happen qualifying BA wada ni miracle
Iv seen him score some brilliant goals and his movement does unsettle defences. This is what we have, this is what we will work with.. Chipolopolo all the way.