Zambia U-15 national team this morning left for Croatia to take part in the second edition of the Eight-Nation ‘Vlatko Markovic’ Invitational Tournament.
FAZ Technical Director Lyson Zulu is leading the delegation that comprises of Under 15 coach Chisi Mbewe, his assistant Aaron Kawangu, Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, his local assistant Oswald Mutapa, two medical staff, and team manager, Chizengu Lukama.
ROAD TO CROATIA: Zambia U15 National Team has left for Croatia for the 'Vlatko Markovic' Invitational Tournament. Safe Flight Team! pic.twitter.com/lwFzygN53h
— FAZ (@FAZFootball) September 19, 2020
The Chisi Mbewe led Technical bench assisted by the Micho did a comprehensive trial program to pick a 23 man squad from a pool of 500 players.
The young Copper Bullets will stopover in Egypt where they will play young Zamalek in a final friendly match before the tournament.
Zambia will start their campaign against North Macedonia on 23 September before facing Bosnia and Herzegovina the following day.
They will wrap up their Group B run against Romania on 25 September 2020. Other countries participating in the tournament include hosts Croatia, Qatar, Montenegro, and Bulgaria.
FULL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS)
Perry Chipindi, Martin Chulu, Joseph Mulenga
(DEFENDERS)
Owen Gondwe, Patrick Malama, Ashley Kalaba, Taonga Mkandawire, Lyson Banda, Ricky Chanda, Sekanji Siame, Emmanuel Kateka
(MIDFIELDERS)
Aaron Simpasa, Tyson Banda, Mbemba Phiri, Perkinhgs Mwale, Joseph Banda, Emmanuel Mutale, Emmanuel Mwanza, Paul Mwape
(STRIKERS)
Joseph Ndau, Samson Malupenga, Patrick Simwinga, Thomas Mwambazi
Go Zambia Go Go for ward