Nigeria vs Zambia: Chipolopolo’s final squad revealed

Head coach of Zambia, Wedson Nyirenda, has named his final 23-man squad, for this weekend’s crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier away
to Nigeria.

During a media briefing on Tuesday, Nyirenda has retained the side that recorded back to back wins over Algeria in the last round, with 18-year old Djurgardens midfielder, Edward Chilufya the latest inclusion.

Fashion Sakala returns after having served his suspension, from two yellow cards accumulated in the September 2 home match against Algeria.

Skipper Kennedy Mweene will continue to captain the squad.

The game is scheduled for October 7 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Nigeria lead Group B on 10 points, while Zambia is second on seven points.

FULL SQUAD

(GOALKEEPERS)
Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns-RSA), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco), Allan Chibwe (Power Dynamos)

(DEFENDERS)
Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu (both Zesco United), Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Stoppilla Sunzu (Arsenal Tula -Russia), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), Isaac Shamujompa (Power Dynamos)

MIDFIELDERS
Chisamba Lungu (Allanyespor-Turkey), Edward Chilufya (Djurgårdens-Sweden), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Kondwani Mtonga, Misheck Chaila (both Zesco United), Augustine Mulenga (Zanaco), Enock Mwepu (FC Liefering), Emmanuel Banda (K.V Oostende), Roderick Kabwe (Cape Town Ajax), Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco)