The Zambia national football team, Chipolopolo, is set to play two international friendly matches in November. The first match, scheduled for November 3, will be against Jordan, and it will feature local teams from the Zambian championship. Although not part of the FIFA calendar, this match will serve as preparation for the 2013 CECAFA Cup.
The second friendly, scheduled for November 14, will see Zambia facing Egypt. This match is on the FIFA calendar and will involve international players. The encounter is expected to aid Egypt in preparing for the return play-off of the 2014 World Cup against Ghana. In the first leg, Egypt suffered a 6-1 defeat against Ghana.
