Ng’onga fails to make the cut for Nigeria clash

POwer Dynamos talisman Alex Ng’onga has was one of the key players missing on coach Wedson Nyirenda’s final 23 man squad to face Nigeria.

Ng’onga’s was facing stiff competition from European based duo Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala as well as Brian Mwila and Justin Shonga from Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates respectively.

Ng’onga came off the bench to replace Shonga in the second half against Algeria but failed to convert from close range to wrap up the game for Zambia.

Though he is yet to find the back of net for Zambia, the burly striker has hit an incredible 6 goals in 8 appearances for Power Dynamos.

Zambia plays 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), Emmanuel Banda (K.V Oostende, Belgium), Roderick Kabwe (Cape Town Ajax, RSA), Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco)

STRIKERS
Justin Shonga (Orlando Pirates, RSA), Fashion Sakala (Spartak Moscow II, Russia), Brian Mwila (Platinum Stars, RSA), Patson Daka (Red Bull Salzburg-Austria)