Avram Grant unveil Zambia squad for 2024 CHAN in East Africa

Zambia men’s national team coach Avram Grant has named a 32-member provisional squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Grant who will be overseeing the CHAN project as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 tournament has blended experience and youthfulness in his squad that will face off with hosts Kenya, Angola, Congo DR and Morocco.

The team will commence its local camp on Sunday with training starting on Monday before heading to East Africa for a pre-tournament camp. Zambia’s preparations for the CHAN have included a phased approach that saw the players involved in some local camps and participation in the regional COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup.

FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD

(GOALKEEPERS); Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Levison Banda (Zesco United), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows).

(DEFENDERS); Benedict Chepeshi, Kabaso Chongo (all Zesco United), Mathews Banda, Kendrick Mumba, (both Nkana), Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors), Kebson Kamanga, Happy Nsiku (all Red Arrows), Lyson Banda (Green Buffaloes), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), John Chishimba (Zanaco).

(MIDFIELDERS); Owen Tembo, Frederick Mulambia, Prince Mumba (both Power Dynamos), Kelvin Kapumbu (Konkola Blades), Wilson Chisala (both Zanaco), Philimon Chilimina (both Green Buffaloes), Rally Bwalya (Napsa Stars), Abraham Siankombo, Kelvin Kampamba (both Zesco United), Jackson Kampamba (Mutondo Stars), Kenneth Kasanga (Nkwazi), Timothy Sichalwe (Athletico), Kelvin Mwanza (Muza FC).

(STRIKERS); Andrew Phiri (MUZA), Evans Kayombo (Napsa Stars), Charles Zulu (Nkana), Joseph Phiri (Red Arrows), Kenan Phiri (Makeni All Stars).