CAN U-20: 5 things to know about "Mr. clean sheet" Levison Banda

Zambian goalkeeper Levison Banda is undoubtedly one of the standout revelations of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the three matches he has played in the tournament—against Sierra Leone, Egypt, and Tanzania—not a single goal has slipped past him.

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Here are five things you need to know about "Mr. clean sheet"

• At 20 years old, he plays for Zambian club ZESCO United FC, which he joined at a young age.
• He is among the select few players to have participated in two editions of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

• Selected for the last U-20 AFCON, he served as Jeban Tembo's backup during the final three matches against Benin, Gambia, and Tunisia.
• He has a strong chance of breaking into the “Chipolopolo” senior squad during the next international window scheduled for June 2025.
• He has yet to be valued by “transfermarket,” the specialist site for football economics.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.