Ahead of the 2023 CAF U17 African Cup of Nations in Algeria, the head coach of the Zambia team, Ian Bakala, has invited 48 players to camp for the competition.
Out of the 48 players called up, 18 were part of the squad that won the 2022 COSAFA U17 Championship in Malawi, while others are new invitees.
The camp is expected to run for 10 days in Lusaka and referred to assessment camp.
Zambian is housed in the group of Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa.
Invited Players
Goalkeepers: Shadrick Kalyati, Hendrix Kanyangulu, Elvis Lungu, Lukundo Sichalwe, Anthony Matafwali.
Defenders: Manson Muyepa, Maina Kapalu, Mamba Simbeya, Siame Sekanji, Chimuka Lweendo, Mambwe Mbulo, Lewis Tembo, Miyanda Malama, Gift Siame, Matius Chibenga, Abel Mwelwa, Taonga Mkandawire, Jonathan Kalimina, Elvis Mulenga, David Hamansenya, Benjamin Mulenga, Albert Meja.
Midfielders: Milimo Keith Nalumango, Bunonge Bunonge, Paul Chibwalu, Victor Simazuwo, Fredrick Ngululu, Joseph Liteta, Samson Malaya, Aaron Mbemba Phiri, Aaron Simpasa, Kelvin Phiri, Stanley Nyamikwe.
Attackers: Lineker Kagiya Mbesuma, Mutale Mutale, Busiku Hanamaila, Joseph Ndau, Chipego Nalonda, Kelvin Maimbo, January Zyambo, Dabwitso Zulu, Zuze Anaya, Elvis Lungu, Israel Simbeye, Webster Makungu, Charles Kampamba, Emmanuel Mwanza, Marcel Zimba.