Preview, squad, and Zambia’s fixtures in CAN 2025
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Zambia will need to bring their A-game if they hope to reach the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).
The Chipolopolo are set to compete in Group A alongside Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.
Preview
Zambia is gearing up for their 20th appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Their trophy cabinet boasts a single title, won in the dramatic 2012 edition held in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
In the final, they triumphed over Ivory Coast (8-7) after a goalless draw in regulation time (0-0).
Squad list
Zambia’s provisional squad features the following names:
Goalkeepers: Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors), Lawrence Mulenga, Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune – RSA), 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).
Match schedule
Match 1: Mali vs Zambia
Complexe Mohammed V, Casablanca
December 22, 2025 at 15:30
Match 2: Zambia vs Comoros
Complexe Mohammed V, Casablanca
December 26, 2025 at 15:30
Match 3: Zambia vs Morocco
Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
December 29, 2025 at 18:30
🚨 La Côte d’Ivoire devrait disputer deux matchs amicaux face à la RD Congo 🇨🇩 et la Zambie 🇿🇲 avant la CAN 2025 ! 🏆🌍
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— Séléphanto Football 🇨🇮 (@Selephanto) December 1, 2025
Preview, squad, and Zambia’s fixtures in CAN 2025
Zambia/@CAF
Zambia will need to bring their A-game if they hope to reach the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).
The Chipolopolo are set to compete in Group A alongside Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.
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Zambia is gearing up for their 20th appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Their trophy cabinet boasts a single title, won in the dramatic 2012 edition held in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
In the final, they triumphed over Ivory Coast (8-7) after a goalless draw in regulation time (0-0).
Zambia’s provisional squad features the following names:
Goalkeepers: Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors), Lawrence Mulenga, Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune – RSA), 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).
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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).
Match 1: Mali vs Zambia
Complexe Mohammed V, Casablanca
December 22, 2025 at 15:30
Match 2: Zambia vs Comoros
Complexe Mohammed V, Casablanca
December 26, 2025 at 15:30
Match 3: Zambia vs Morocco
Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
December 29, 2025 at 18:30
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