Zambia name 27-man squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Togo

George Lwandamina has confirmed Zambia’s 27-man squad for the start of their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign.

The Chipolopolo will begin their Group I fixtures away to Algeria on 25 September at Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium. They will then return home to face Togo on 29 September at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Lwandamina’s selection includes overseas-based leaders such as Patson Daka, Fashion Sakala and Miguel Changa Chaiwa, alongside a large contingent of players from Zambia’s domestic league.

The Zambia manager’s immediate priority is to secure a positive result in the opening match away from home, giving his side a strong start to the qualifiers before the meeting with Togo.

The 27 players selected are:

Goalkeepers

Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers FC) Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos FC) Luka Mainza (Red Arrows FC) Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos FC)

Defenders

Mathews Banda (Bohemians Praha) Owen Mwamba (Red Arrows) Obinno Chisala (Al Merreikh) David Hamasenya (FC Slovan Liberec) Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos) Tinkler Sinkala (Zanaco) Ricky Chanda (Nomme United) Fredrick Mwimanzi (Zanaco)

Midfielders

Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos FC) Wilson Sosho Chisala (Power Dynamos FC) Joseph Liteta (Cagliari) Miguel Changa Chaiwa (Hibernian) David Simukonda (El Gouna FC) Given Kalusa (FC MUZA) Pascal Phiri (Al-Ittihad Alexandria FC) Gamphani Jones Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Lameck Banda (Swehly FC)

Forwards

Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha) Patson Daka (Hamburg) Kingstone Mutandwa (Servette) Albert Kangwanda (Young Africans FC) Eliya Mandanji (Red Arrows FC) Chanka Solomon Zimba (without a club)