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Zambia have revealed their squad for the Four-Nations tournament, blending seasoned talents and newcomers aiming for strong showing and World Cup qualifiers preparation.
Zambia has unveiled its squad for the upcoming FIFA window Four-Nations tournament, as announced by the team's coach, Avram Grant.
The tournament, which is set to take place in Malawi from March 18-26, promises to be a thrilling event as it serves as a crucial part of the preparation for the June round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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Under the guidance of coach Avram Grant, the Chipolopolo squad is a balanced mix of seasoned campaigners from their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations journey and fresh talents ready to make their mark.
Noteworthy among the squad are England-based striker Patson Daka, dynamic forward Lameck Banda, the experienced defender Stopilla Sunzu, Frank Musonda, and the young talent Miguel Chaiwa.
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In a statement, Coach Grant emphasized the tournament's significance in evaluating local talent, given the limited number of Zambian players competing in European leagues.
"It will be a time to give opportunities to players who have proved themselves in the local league. We have about six promising players in the leagues in Europe that I feel can have a place in the national team in the future, but for now, the goal is to observe players who have been performing well here and give them a chance, and they have to prove themselves," said Grant.
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Zambia is set to face formidable opponents in the tournament, joining hosts Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
Each nation will compete in at least two games, providing a platform for teams to fine-tune their squads ahead of more competitive fixtures.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows), Toaster Nsabata (Zesco United)
Defenders: Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Zepheniah Phiri (Prison Leopards), Stoppilla Sunzu (Cangzhou Mighty Lions-China), Frankie Musonda (AYR United-Scotland), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Gift Mphande (Hapoel Rishon Lezion FC-Israel), Kebson Kamanga (Red Arrows)
Midfielders: Benson Sakala (Mlada Boleslav-Czech Republic), Lubambo Musonda (Sikebord IF-Denmark), Miguel Chaiwa Club Schaffhausen-Switzerland), Emmanuel Banda (Club Rijeka-Croatia), Frederick Mulambia, Joshua Mutale (both Power Dynamos), Clatous Chama (Simba SC-Tanzania), Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United), Obinno Chisala (Costa Do Sol-Mozambique)
Forwards: Patson Daka (Leicester City-England), Kennedy Musonda (Young Africans-Tanzania), Andrew Phiri (Muza FC), Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes), Lameck Banda (Lecce-Italy)
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