Christopher Katongo Left Out of Zambia’s AFCON 2015 Squad
Veteran striker and 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hero Christopher Katongo will not feature in Zambia’s squad for the 2015 tournament in Equatorial Guinea. Head coach Honor Janza made the decision official with the release of a 27-man provisional list, and the former captain’s name is notably absent.
Janza had already sidelined Katongo during a training camp in October, citing disciplinary issues. Despite his experience and leadership, it appears the coach is committed to building a new generation of Chipolopolo talent.
🇿🇲 Zambia’s 27-Man Provisional Squad for AFCON 2015:
Goalkeepers:
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Danny Munyao (Red Arrows)
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Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
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Toaster Nsabata (Nchanga Rangers)
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Joshua Titima (Power Dynamos)
Defenders:
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Donashano Malama (Nkana)
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Bronson Chama (Red Arrows)
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Stoppila Sunzu (Sochaux, France)
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Aaron Katebe (Platinum, Zimbabwe)
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Christopher Munthali (Nkana)
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Emmanuel Mbola (Hapoel Ra’anana, Israel)
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Davies Nkausu (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa)
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Rodrick Kabwe (Zanaco)
Midfielders:
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Nathan Sinkala (Grasshoppers, Switzerland)
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Chisamba Lungu (Ural, Russia)
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Mukuka Mulenga (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa)
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Kondwani Mtonga (Northeast United, India)
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Spencer Sautu (Green Eagles)
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Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
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Bruce Musakanya (Red Arrows)
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Lubambo Musonda (FC Ulisses, Armenia)
Forwards:
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Emmanuel Mayuka (Southampton, England)
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Ronald “Sate Sate” Kampamba (Nkana)
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Evans Kangwa (Hapoel Ra’anana, Israel)
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Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
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Patrick Ngoma (Red Arrows)
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James Chamanga (Liaoning Whowin, China)
Zambia will be hoping that this fresh-looking squad can recapture the glory of their 2012 triumph, even without the talismanic Katongo.
