Zambia head coach Moses Sichone has released an unusually large 55-man provisional squad as the Chipolopolo intensify their preparations for the AFCON 2025 finals in Morocco.
The list — which surpasses CAF’s recommended maximum of 50 players blends seasoned internationals with a bold wave of youthful prospects.
Notably, three youngsters who featured at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, Abel Nyirongo, Christo Chitambala, and Jonathan Kalimina, have been rewarded with senior call-ups.
CAF had set November 24 as the cut-off date for nations to submit their provisional squads ahead of the continental showpiece, with final squad trimming expected in the weeks leading up to the tournament.
Below is the full provisional squad named by Sichone as competition for final slots begins:
Goalkeepers
Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors), Lawrence Mulenga, Willard Mwanza (both Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune – RSA), Charles Kalumba, Christo Chitambala (both Red Arrows).
Defenders
Jonathan Kalimina (Kafue Celtic), Kapambwe Musonda, Headson Paina (both Green Eagles), Owen Mwamba (Mufulira Wanderers), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Kabaso Chongo, Gift Mphande (both Zesco United), Stoppila Sunzu (Changchuan Yatai – China), Frankie Musonda (Bahrain FC – Bahrain), Jadel Katongo (Manchester City – England), Chanda Chileshe (FC Muza), David Hamansenya (Leganese – Spain), Mathews Banda (Nkana), Obinno Chisala (Al Mereikh – Sudan), Happy Nsiku (Red Arrows), Benson Sakala (Bohemians – Czech Republic).
Midfielders
Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian – Scotland), Humphrey Bwembya (Kabwe Warriors), Golden Mashata (Hapoel Ra’anana – Israel), Kelvin Mwanza, Given Kalusa, Solomon Mpasela (all FC Muza), Owen Tembo, Frederick Mulambia (both Power Dynamos), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari – Italy), Wilson Chisala, Tinklar Sinkala (both Zanaco), Frank Chileshe (Locomotive Tbilisi – Georgia), Kings Kangwa, Joseph Sabobo Banda (both Maccabi Be’er Sheva – Israel), David Simukonda, Abraham Siankombo, Pascol Phiri (all Zesco United), Gift Siame (Leganese – Spain), Kelvin Chipelu (Forest Rangers), Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows), Lameck Banda (Lecce – Italy), Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha – Saudi Arabia), Lubambo Musonda (Magdeburg – Germany).
Strikers
Patson Daka (Leicester City – England), Jack Lahne Kalichi (Lustenau – Austria), Kennedy Musonda (Hapoel Ramat Gan – Israel), Andrew Phiri (Singida – Tanzania), Eliya Mandanji (Zanaco), Kingston Mutandwa (SV Reid – Austria), Abel Nyirongo (Atletico Lusaka), Chanka Zimba (Inverness Caledonian Thistle – Scotland), Rickson Ng’ambi (FC Muza).
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