NYIRENDA UNVEILS 30-MEMBER CHAN PROVISIONAL SQUAD

02.01.2025 | Football DNA ⚽️

Coach Wedson Nyirenda has announced his 30-member provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 tournament, which will take place from February 1-28, 2025, across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The squad features a blend of experienced players and promising new talent, reflecting the depth of Zambia’s local football scene.

Preparations in Full Swing

The Chipolopolo squad is set to enter residential camp over the weekend to ramp up preparations for the tournament. Zambia is one of 18 teams to qualify for the CHAN and now awaits the final draw to determine its group-stage opponents and base.

The team secured its CHAN spot in unconventional fashion, following the withdrawal of Mozambique in the final qualifying round. Prior to this, Nyirenda's charges had been holding weekly training camps to prepare the locally-based players.

Provisional Squad Breakdown

Here’s the full list of the 30 players named in the provisional squad:

GOALKEEPERS

• Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos)

• Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors)

• Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)

• David Mumba (Konkola Blades)

DEFENDERS

• Happy Nsiku (Red Arrows)

• Kabaso Chongo (Kabwe Warriors)

• Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors)

• Mathews Banda (Nkana)

• Kedrick Mumba (Nkana)

• Fred Mwiche (Zesco United)

• David Hamansenya (Shamuel)

• Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos)

• Frederick Mwimanzi (Green Buffaloes)

• Rodgers Lukonde (Kansanshi Dynamos)

MIDFIELDERS

• Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco)

• Collins Makungu (Mufulira Wanderers)

• Paul Katema (Red Arrows)

• Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos)

• Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United)

• David Simukonda (Zesco United)

• Kenneth Kasanga (Nkwazi)

• Charles Zulu (Nkana)

• Kelvin Mwanza (FC MUZA)

• Timothy Sichalwe (Athletico)

• Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes)

STRIKERS

• Titus Chansa (Mutondo Stars)

• Andrew Phiri (FC MUZA)

• Ricky Banda (Red Arrows)

• Evans Kayombo (Napsa Stars)

• Hope Katwishi (Forest Rangers)

Eyes on CHAN Glory

With a strong squad and preparations underway, Zambia will aim to replicate past CHAN successes and showcase the talent of its local-based players on the continental stage. Fans eagerly await the draw and the chance to see the Chipolopolo in action once again.

Let’s rally behind the team as they gear up for CHAN 2024! Go Chipolopolo! 🇿🇲