Zambia Name 28-Man Local Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifying Preparations

Zambia interim head coach George “Chicken” Lwandamina has announced a 28-man squad for a local assessment camp as the Chipolopolo Boys begin preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Zambia squad for 2027 AFCON preparation

• Goalkeepers: Mangani Banda (Green Eagles FC), Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers FC), Bradley Mweene (Nkwazi FC) and Christo Chitambala (Kabwe Warriors FC).
• Defenders: Jonathan Kalimina (Kafue Celtic FC), Headson Paina (Green Eagles FC), Joseph Mulenga (Nchanga Rangers FC), Jackson Phiri (Konkola Blades FC), Frederick Mwimanzi and Tinkler Sinkala (Zanaco FC), Yoram Chanda (Kabwe Warriors FC) and William Kamwanga (Mufulira Wanderers FC).
• Midfielders: Kelvin Mwanza, Given Kalusa and Chanda Chileshe (FC MUZA), Humphrey Bwembya (Kabwe Warriors FC), Elliot Kampukesa (Nchanga Rangers FC), Nduna Zulu (Nkana FC), Francis Banda, Dominic Kanda and Ian Sindaye (Zanaco FC), Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes FC), Patson Kwataine (Mufulira Wanderers FC) and Kelvin Chipelu (Forest Rangers FC).
• Strikers: Bridger Ngandu (FC MUZA), Abel Nyirongo (Atletico Lusaka), Derrick Bulaya and Rickson Ng’ambi (Green Eagles FC).