requested list: 27 players in preparation for its opening two matches of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with the first scheduled away against Algeria on September 25.
The Zambian manager decided to do without several experienced figures, including Clatous Chama, Edward Chilufya, Kings Kangwa, and Frankie Musonda, favoring a squad composed of team leaders and young prospects.
The roster notably features attackers Fashion Sakala, playing in Saudi Arabia, and Patson Daka, who joined German club Hamburg, as well as multiple players competing in Switzerland, Scotland, Egypt, South Africa, and Libya. Mentioning the draw that placed Zambia in the same group as Algeria, Lwandamina displayed his ambitions while stressing the respect he holds for all opponents: “We have already been drawn with Algeria. We respect them. We cannot say we will not play. We will play and win. We know what awaits us. We respect all teams in the group.” The “Chipolopolo” will launch their qualification campaign with a trip to Algeria on September 25, before hosting Togo four days later at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.