The final 24-member Zambia U17 Men’s National Team has left Lusaka ahead of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria 2023 that kicks-off on April 29.
The COSAFA champions who left for Algiers via Emirates Airlines are in Group B alongside Nigeria, regional rivals South Africa and Morocco.
The U17 AFCON will run from April 29 to May 19 and the four semi-finalists of the tournament will qualify for the FIFA World Cup to be played later this year.
The Young Chipolopolo will come up with Nigeria on 30 April before a crunch fixture against South Africa on 3 May. Bakala’s side will wrap-up their Group B engagement with north Africans Morocco on 6 May.
FINAL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS)
Shadreck Kalyati (Chainda Bombers), Anthony Matafwali (Nangweshi Pirates), Hendrix Kanyungulu (Kafue Celtic)
(DEFENDERS)
Aaron Simpasa (Kafue Celtic), Chimuka Lweendo (Atletico), David Hamansenya (Shamuel), Milimo Nalumango (DFIB Germany), Josiah Kabandula (Young Napsa Stars), Jonathan Kaliminia (Young Kafue Celtic), Sekanji Siame (Konkola Blades), Charles Kampamba (Sate Sate Academy)
(MIDFIELDERS)
Samson Malaya, Joseph Liteta (both Atletico), Bunonge Bunonge (Nangweshi Pirates), Obvious Mwaliteta Junior (Kabs Academy), Aaron Mbemba Phiri (Kafue Celtic), Stanley Nyamikwe (Pataaki), James Sibeene (Football Chance)
(STRIKERS)
Emmanuel Mwanza (Kafue Celtic), Luketekelo Kapowa (Mokved),Marcel Zimba (Atletico), Lineker Mbesuma (Jomo Cosmos-RSA), Andrew Phiri (Game On FC), Josim Sikazwe (Kanyama Lions)
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