Zambia Unveils 27-Man Preliminary Squad for 2015 AFCON, Katongo Left Out
As preparations intensify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Zambia has announced a 27-man preliminary squad, blending youth and experience under head coach Honor Janza. The major headline is the omission of former captain Christopher Katongo, who had already been sidelined during the final qualifying rounds for disciplinary reasons.
The Chipolopolo, champions in 2012, are aiming to rebound from a disappointing group-stage exit in the 2013 edition. This time, they will depend on seasoned players such as Kennedy Mweene, Stoppila Sunzu, and Emmanuel Mbola.
🏕 Training Camp Details:
Start Date: December 26
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Friendly Match: vs South Africa on January 4
🇿🇲 Zambia Preliminary Squad for AFCON 2015
🧤 Goalkeepers:
Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
Danny Munyau (Red Arrows)
Toaster Nsabata (Nchanga Rangers)
Joshua Titima (Power Dynamos)
🛡️ Defenders:
Stoppila Sunzu (Sochaux, France)
Bronson Chama (Red Arrows)
Donashano Malama (Nkana)
Aaron Katebe (Platinum, Zimbabwe)
Christopher Munthali (Nkana)
Emmanuel Mbola (Hapoel Ra’anana, Israel)
Davies Nkausu (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa)
Rodrick Kabwe (Zanaco)
⚙️ Midfielders:
Nathan Sinkala (Grasshopper Zürich, Switzerland)
Chisamba Lungu (Ural, Russia)
Mukuka Mulenga (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa)
Kondwani Mtonga (North East United, India)
Spencer Sautu (Green Eagles)
Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
Bruce Musakanya (Red Arrows)
Lubambo Musonda (FC Ulisses, Armenia)
🎯 Forwards:
Emmanuel Mayuka (Southampton, England)
Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
Ronald “Sate Sate” Kampamba (Nkana)
Evans Kangwa (Hapoel Ra’anana, Israel)
Patrick Ngoma (Red Arrows)
Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United)
James Chamanga (Liaoning Whowin, China)
Zambia will trim this list down to 23 players ahead of the official CAF deadline. With a challenging group awaiting in Equatorial Guinea, the Chipolopolo will hope this reshaped squad can replicate their 2012 success.
