Hervé Renard, the coach of the Chipolopolo (Zambia’s national football team), has announced the squad for the friendly match against Senegal scheduled for August 14 in Paris, France. The list includes a mix of experienced players and those who have been performing well for their respective clubs. Notably, players from the local Zambian championship have not been included in this selection.
Key players like Christopher Katongo and Stoppila Sunzu, who has returned to form with TP Mazembe after recovering from a long injury, are part of the squad. However, Collins Mbesuma, the striker from Orlando Pirates in South Africa, is absent from the list.
This friendly match against Senegal serves as preparation for Zambia’s upcoming crucial 2014 World Cup qualifiers, with a match against Ghana scheduled for September. Hervé Renard has opted for a squad that combines experience and talent from various leagues.
Here is the list of players called up for the friendly against Senegal:
- MWEENE Kennedy
- MUNYAU Danny
- MUNTHALI Christopher
- MUSONDA Joseph
- NKAUSU Davies
- CHAMA Bronson
- SUNZU Stoppila
- HIMONDEE Hichani
- MTONGA Kondwani
- KABASO Chongo
- SINKALA Nathan
- KALABA Rainford
- LUNGU Chisamba
- KATONGO Christopher
- TEMBO Fwayo
- MULENGA Jacob
- MAYUKA Emmanuel
- MWAPE Bornwell
- CHAMANGA James
- MBEWE Festus
This squad will be looking to build chemistry and form as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers against Ghana in September.
