FLIGHT CANADA, MEXICO & USA: 27-Member Provisional Squad Unveiled

21.05.2024 | Football in my DNA

Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant has announced a 27-member provisional squad for the crucial Group E FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Morocco and Tanzania. The team will face Morocco in Agadir on June 7 before hosting the Taifa Stars at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium four days later.

Grant has opted for a blend of experience and youth, aiming for a strong performance in these pivotal matches. Notably, Italy-based Lameck Banda (Lecce) misses out due to injury after surgery, and Clatous Chama is also absent due to a recent injury.

The squad will be trimmed further following an international camp leading up to these significant fixtures. Currently, Zambia sits second in the group standings, tied on points with leaders Morocco, who have a better goal difference. Niger trails in third place with the same points tally.

FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS:

• Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)

• Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos)

• Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers)

• Toaster Nsabata (Zesco United)

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DEFENDERS:

• Tandi Mwape (Zesco United)

• Kabaso Chongo (Kabwe Warriors)

• Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors)

• Stopilla Sunzu (Cangzhou Lions, China)

• Gift Mphande (Hapoel Rishon LeZion, Israel)

• Luka Banda (Napsa Stars)

• Frankie Musonda (AYR United, Scotland)

MIDFIELDERS:

• Benson Sakala (FK Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic)

• Miguel Chaiwa (FC Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

• Obino Chisala (Costa Do Sol, Mozambique)

• Lubambo Musonda (Silkeborg IF, Denmark)

• Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United)

• Kelvin Kapumbu (Zesco United)

• Emmanuel Banda (Rijeka, Croatia)

• Kings Kangwa (Club Kortrijk, Belgium)

• Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos)

• Kelvin Kampamba (Al Nasr Benghazi, Libya)

• Gamphani Lungu (SuperSport United, South Africa)

STRIKERS:

• Patson Daka (Leicester City, England)

• Evans Kangwa (Shanghai Shenhua, China)

• Kingston Mutandwa (Cagliari, Italy)

• Edward Chilufya (Midtjylland, Denmark)

• Kennedy Musonda (Young Africans, Tanzania)

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With the final squad set to be determined after the international camp, excitement and anticipation are high as Zambia prepares to continue its journey toward the 2026 World Cup.

Credit: FAZ