Zambia Head Coach Announces 27-Man Provisional Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
Morlai Ibrahim Kamara 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)
