AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Zambia Announce Squad for Burundi Double-Header

Zambia have unveiled their squad for this month’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Burundi, with the Chipolopolo looking to strengthen their position in Group I.

The team began their qualifying campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Algeria but responded with a 2-0 victory over Togo in their next outing. The results leave Zambia second in the group with three points.

The squad, announced on Wednesday, November 4, features Germany-based striker Patson Daka, Saudi Arabia-based forward Fashion Sakala and midfielder Lameck Banda, among other familiar names.

Zambia squad for Burundi double-header

• Goalkeepers: Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Luka Mainza (Red Arrows), Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers).
• Defenders: Mathews Banda (Bohemians Praha, Czech Republic), Zephaniah Phiri (Red Arrows), David Hamansenya (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Owen Mwamba (Red Arrows), Gift Mpande (Zesco United), Tinkler Sinkala (Zanaco), Ricky Chanda (Nomme United, Estonia), Jackson Phiri (Konkola Blades), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), William Kamwanga (Mufulira Wanderers).
• Midfielders: Lameck Banda (Swehly, Libya), Gamphani J. Lungu (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos), Obino Chisala (Al Merrikh, Sudan), Miguel C. Chaiwa (Hibernian, Scotland), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari, Italy), Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos), Wilson Chisala (Power Dynamos), Ackim Mumba (Red Arrows), Kelvin Mwanza (FC Muza), Fashion Sakala (Al-Fayha, Saudi Arabia), Allan Mumba (Zesco United).
• Forwards: Patson Daka (Hamburg, Germany), Albert Kangwanda (Young Africans, Tanzania), Kennedy Musonda (Zesco United), Chanka Zimba (Vitória de Sernache, Portugal).