As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers approach, Zambia’s national team coach, Avram Grant, has unveiled a 27-man provisional squad. The Chipolopolo are gearing up for a crucial clash against Sierra Leone on September 10, 2025, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, followed by a highly anticipated encounter with Ivory Coast.

The Zambian team, which has been training intensively, will be looking to secure a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament. Grant’s squad features a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, all plying their trade in various local clubs. This selection reflects the depth and diversity of Zambian football as they prepare for their upcoming qualifiers.

Zambia’s 27-Man Provisional Squad:

GOALKEEPERS

LAWRENCE MULENGA (Power Dynamos)

TOASTER NSABATA (Zesco United)

VICTOR CHABU (Nchanga Rangers)

DEFENDERS

GIFT MPHANDE (Rishon Lezion-Israell

KILLIAN KANGULUMA (Kabwe Warriorsl

KABASO CHONGO (Kabwe Warriors

TANDI MWAPE (Zesco United)

DOMINIC CHANDA (Power Dynamos)

STOPPILLA SUNZU (Changchun Yatai-China)

ZACHARIA CHILONGOSHI (Napsa Stars)

MIDFIELDERS

MIGUEL CHAIWA Young Boys-Switzerland)

OBINNO CHISALA Costa do SOI-Mozambiquel

BENSON SAKALA Boleslav Mlada-Czech Republic!

LUBAMBO MUSONDA IFC Magdeburg-Germany)

KELVIN KAPUMBU (Hapoel Petah Tikva-Israell

KENNETH KASANGA (Nkwazi)

KINGS KANGWA (Hapoel Be’er Sheva-Israel)

CLATOUS CHAMA (Young Africans-Tanzania)

LAMECK BANDA (Lecce-Italy)

JOSEPH S. BANDA IFC Zurich-Switzerland)

KELVIN KAMPAMBA (Al Nasr Bengazhi-Libya)

STRIKERS

KENNEDY MUSONDA (Young Africans-Tanzania)

KINGSTONE MUTANDWA (Cagliari-Italy)

ANGEL LUBAMBA (Red Arrows)

RICKY BANDA

(Red Arrows)

EDWARD CHILUFYA (Midtylland-Denmark)

SONGA CHIPYOKA (Hapoel Petah Tikva-Israel)