……Receiving competition from Lawrence Mulenga and Luka Mainza
Power Dynamos goalkeeper Willard Mwanza is set to start between the sticks ahead of Lawrence Mulenga and Luka Mainza, the ZamFoot Crew understands.
Mwanza has become a main stay between the sticks for the Chipolopolo Boys and he is expected to continue.
He has been in goal in the last six games keeping two clean sheets but has conceded 3 or more goals in three of the six games.
Mwanza has also regained his place between the sticks at club level starting the last six games for Abayellow and keeping three clean sheets.
However Coach George Lwandamina could also turn Lawrence Mulenga who has made 18 appearances for Chipolopolo, starting 17 and coming off the bench once.
Mulenga was the first choice at the 2023 AFCON played in 2024, he also played in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Prior to the 2023 AFCON, Mulenga started in goal in the friendly against Cameroon and was also in goal in the 2-1 loss to Niger.
After the tournament due to lack of game time at club level Mulenga lost his place to Toaster Nsabata in the last three 2025 AFCON qualifiers after starting the first three.
Red Arrows goalkeeper Luka Mainza is another option for Lwandamina.
The former Nkwazi goalkeeper has become a new addition to the goalkeeping department following his heroics at club level and at the Mukuru Four Nations Tournament.
The Chipolopolo will today lock horns with Burundi in a crucial Matchday Three fixture of the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Kick-off is set for 15:00 hours.
