CAN 2025: Zambia's provisional squad announced

Zambia has unveiled its provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Moses Sichone, head coach of Zambia, has revealed a preliminary list of 55 players for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), which will take place in Morocco. This extended roster meets CAF requirements, mandating national teams to submit a provisional squad ahead of the final phase, scheduled from December 21 to January 18.

Notably, Sichone has included 21-year-old Manchester City defender Jadel Katongo, as well as Austria-based Jack Kalichi Lahne, who has quickly become a fan favorite.

The provisional squad:

Goalkeepers:
Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors), Lawrence Mulenga, Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune – South Africa), Charles Kalumba, Christo Chitambala (Red Arrows).

Defenders:
Jonathan Kalimina (Kafue Celtic), Kapambwe Musonda, Headson Paina (Green Eagles), Owen Mwamba (Mufulira Wanderers), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Kabaso Chongo, Gift Mphande (Zesco United), Stoppila Sunzu (Changchuan Yatai – China), Frankie Musonda (Bahrain FC – Bahrain), Jadel Katongo (Manchester City – England), Chanda Chileshe (FC Muza), David Hamansenya (Leganés – Spain), Mathews Banda (Nkana), Obinno Chisala (Al-Merreikh – Sudan), Happy Nsiku (Red Arrows), Benson Sakala (Bohemians – Czech Republic).

Midfielders:
Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian – Scotland), Humphrey Bwembya (Kabwe Warriors), Golden Mashata (Hapoel Ra’anana – Israel), Kelvin Mwanza, Given Kalusa, Solomon Mpasela (FC Muza), Owen Tembo, Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari – Italy), Wilson Chisala, Tinklar Sinkala (Zanaco), Frank Chileshe (Locomotive Tbilisi – Georgia), Kings Kangwa, Joseph Sabobo Banda (Maccabi Be’er Sheva – Israel), David Simukonda, Abraham Siankombo, Pascol Phiri (Zesco United), Gift Siame (Leganés – Spain), Kelvin Chipelu (Forest Rangers), Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows), Lameck Banda (Lecce – Italy), Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha – Saudi Arabia), Lubambo Musonda (Magdeburg – Germany).

Forwards:
Patson Daka (Leicester City – England), Jack Lahne Kalichi (Lustenau – Austria), Kennedy Musonda (Hapoel Ramat Gan – Israel), Andrew Phiri (Singida – Tanzania), Eliya Mandanji (Zanaco), Kingston Mutandwa (SV Ried – Austria), Abel Nyirongo (Atlético Lusaka), Chanka Zimba (Inverness Caledonian Thistle – Scotland), Rickson Ng’ambi (FC Muza).

As a reminder, Zambia will compete in Group A alongside Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.

Joshua SOSSOU

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