Chisi Mbewe Names Final COSAFA Squad
Zambia Under-20 coach Chisi Mbewe has announced his final squad for the 2024 COSAFA Cup. The tournament will take place in South Africa from June 26 to July 7. The Chipolopolo team, comprising a mix of experienced players and promising young talents, aims to defend their title.
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers)
Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos)
Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)
Defenders:
Mathews Chabala (ZESCO United)
Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors)
Chitoshi Chinga (Nkana FC)
Mathews Banda (Nkana FC)
Brian Chilimina (Red Arrows)
John Chishimba (ZESCO United)
Owen Mwamba (Mufulira Wanderers)
Zachariah Chilongoshi (NAPSA Stars)
Midfielders:
Dickson Chapa (NAPSA Stars)
Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos)
Austin Muwowo (Power Dynamos)
Abraham Siankombo (ZESCO United)
Kelvin Kapumbu (ZESCO United)
David Simukonda (ZESCO United)
Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos)
Saddam Yusuf Phiri (Red Arrows)
Strikers:
Albert Kangwanda (Al Hilal-Sudan)
Andrew Phiri (FC MUZA)
Jimmy Mukeya (Kansanshi Dynamos)
Ricky Banda (Red Arrows)
Coach Chisi Mbewe has opted for a balanced squad that blends youth and experience. The inclusion of players like Victor Chabu and Willard Mwanza provides a solid foundation in goal, while defenders such as Mathews Chabala and Killian Kanguluma offer stability at the back. The midfield is packed with talent, including Dickson Chapa and Austin Muwowo, who bring creativity and control to the center of the park. Up front, strikers Albert Kangwanda and Ricky Banda are expected to lead the attack with their proven goal-scoring abilities.
