Zambian trio of Aaron Simpasa, Aaron Phiri and Marcel Zimba have been named in the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Algeria 2023 | COSAFA Qualifier best eleven.
Marcel was key in attack for the Young Copper Bullets while Simpasa and his trickery caused a lot of problems for the opponents in all the games he played.
Goalkeeper Shadreck Kalyati and Emmanuel Mwanza have made it to the substitutes bench.
Gaffer Ian Bakala who guided the team to their first title since 2019 has been named as the best coach of the tournament.
Zimba is joined in attack by tournament top goalscorer and best player Siyabonga Mabena of South Africa and Mwisho Mhango of Malawi.
Zambia edged Mozambique 1-0, thrashed Seychelles 7-1 before beating South Africa 1-0 to finish top of group B.
The Young Bullets then beat Botswana 4-2 to set up a final with South Africa who they went on to edge 1-0 again and clinch gold.
The win means the Young Bullets earned themselves a spot in the continental finals when the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Algeria 2023 will be played in April.
