AFCON 2025: Zambia unveils 28-man squad for the competition

Zambia national team coach Moses Sichone has revealed his final squad of 28 players selected to compete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, after trimming down an initial provisional list of 55 players.

During his press conference on Tuesday evening, Sichone confirmed that preparations are going smoothly, noting that the full squad will assemble before the final training camp in Spain, where Chipolopolo could play friendly matches against DR Congo and Ivory Coast.

Sichone also called on Zambian fans to back their team, emphasizing that this group is a blend of youth and experience.

He further explained that he made sure to communicate with the players who were left out to keep their spirits high, assuring them that the door remains open for the future.

The Chipolopolo have landed in a tough group alongside hosts Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.

Zambia's final squad for AFCON 2025

Here is the list of players selected for AFCON 2025:

• Goalkeepers:

  Lawrence Mulenga, Francis Mwansa, Willard Mwanza

• Defenders:

  Stopilla Sunzu, Frankie Musonda, Kabaso Chongo, Mathews Banda, Dominic Chanda, Gift Mphande, Obino Chisala, David Hamasenya, Benson Sakala

• Midfielders:

  Miguel Changa Chaiwa, Owen Tembo, Joseph Liteta, Kings Kangwa, Given Kalusa, David Simukonda, Wilson Chisala, Pascal Phiri, Joseph Sabobo Banda, Lameck Banda, Fashion Sakala, Lubambo Sailas Musonda

• Forwards:

  Patson Daka, Jack Lahne Kalichi, Kennedy Musonda, Eliya Mandanji
  
  

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