Chipolopolo Name 41-Man Squad: Daka, Fashion Sakala Lead the Charge Against Bafana
Zambia national team coach Moses Sichone has named a 41-man provisional squad for the upcoming international friendlies against South Africa and Burundi during the November FIFA window.
The Chipolopolo boss has rewarded several in-form local league players with maiden call-ups, including Eliya Mandanji of Zanaco, Solomon Mpasela from FC Muza, Yoram Chanda of Kabwe Warriors, and Mutondo Stars defender Aaron Musonda.
Sichone’s provisional list features a balanced blend of experienced internationals and promising debutants. The squad will be trimmed after a short three-day training camp before the team departs for South Africa. Zambia will first face Bafana Bafana on Saturday, 15 November, at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth, before travelling to Bujumbura for their second friendly against Burundi on 18 November 2025.
The matches form part of Zambia’s preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, where they are drawn in Group A alongside Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows), Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos).
Defenders:
Owen Mwamba (Mufulira Wanderers), Stoppilla Sunzu (Yatai FC – China), Yoram Chanda, Killian Kanguluma (both Kabwe Warriors), Aaron Musonda (Mutondo Stars), Kabaso Chongo, Gift Mphande (both Zesco United), Benson Sakala (Bohemians 1905 – Czech Republic), Mathews Banda (Nkana), Obinno Chisala (El Merreikh – Sudan), Lubambo Musonda (Magdeburg – Germany), David Hamansenya (Leganes – Spain).
Midfielders:
Owen Tembo, Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos), Given Kalusa, Solomon Mpasela, Kelvin Mwanza (all FC Muza), Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian – Scotland), Humphrey Bweembya (Kabwe Warriors), Kings Kangwa (Hapoel Be’er Sheva – Israel), Gift Siame (Leganes – Spain), Wilson Chisala (Zanaco), Kelvin Kampamba, David Simukonda (both Zesco United), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari – Italy).
Forwards:
Lameck Banda (Lecce – Italy), Joseph Sabobo Banda (Hapoel Be’er Sheva – Israel), Rickson Ng’ambi (FC Muza), Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha – Saudi Arabia), Pascal Phiri (Zesco United), Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows), Patson Daka (Leicester City – England), Kennedy Musonda (Hapoel Ramat Gan – Israel), Kingston Mutandwa (SV Ried – Austria), Elia Mandanji (Zanaco), Andrew Phiri (Singida Black Stars – Tanzania).