Zambia name 20-man squad for Nigeria clash

Head coach of the Zambia national team, Wedson Nyirenda, has named a 20-man provisional squad, for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next month.


The Chipolopolo are three points behind the Super Eagles, following their back-to-back victories over Algeria.

A victory in Uyo would put them in pole position to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.

Nigeria however need just a point, to qualify and Nyirenda has already lined-up up his preliminary squad for the showdown on October 7.

Zambia provisional squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco) , Kelvin Malunga (Nkana)

Defenders: Simon Silwimba (Zesco United), Fackson Kapumbu (Zesco United), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Boston Muchindu (Nkana), Moses Nyondo (Nkana), Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Isaac Shamushopa (Power Dynamos)

Midfielders: Godfrey Ngwenya (Power Dynamos), Kondwani Mtonga (Zesco United), John Ching’andu (Zesco United), Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco), Augustine Mulenga (Zanaco), Webster Mulenga (Red Arrows)

Forwards: Martin Phiri (Power Dynamos), Alex Ng’onga (Power Dynamos) , Lubinda Mundia (Red Arrows), Lameck Banda (Nkwazi).