
COSAFA Cup 2024: Zambia vs Kenya Head to Head
The excitement continues at the 2024 COSAFA Cup hosted by South Africa, with Zambia set to take on Kenya in their first Group B match today at 18:00 CAT. This follows yesterday’s Group A matches, which saw both games end in scoring draws: Eswatini drew 0-0 with Botswana, and the host nation, South Africa, was held to a 1-1 draw by Mozambique.
Head-to-Head Record:
Zambia: 2 Wins
Draws: 2
Kenya: 1 Win
COSAFA Cup Achievements:
Zambia: 7-time champions and 6-time runners-up
First winners of the COSAFA Cup, with 22 appearances since 1997
Both teams are utilizing this 23rd edition of the COSAFA Cup to assess and provide opportunities to young players. Zambia’s squad predominantly features players under 23 years old, with a local technical bench led by Coach Chisi Mbewe, a double winner for the 2023/24 season.
Expected Lineup for Zambia:
Goalkeeper: Charles Kalumba
Defenders: Killian Kanguluma, Chitoshi Chinga, Zachariah Chilongoshi, Mathews Chabala
Midfielders: Kevin Kapumbu, Saddam Yusufu Phiri, Frederick Mulambia
Strikers: Andrew Phiri, Jimmy Mukeya, Albert Kangwanda
Kenya’s Return to COSAFA
Kenya returns to the COSAFA Cup for the first time since 2013, with assistant coach Ken Odhiambo naming the Kenya U23 Emerging Stars squad for the tournament. The team will mainly feature players under the age of 23, providing them with valuable international experience and preparation for the 2027 AFCON, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Key Players for Kenya:
Senior Players: Austine Odhiambo, Chrispine Erambo, Byrne Omondi, Kaycie Odhiambo
U18 Prodigies: Aldrine Kibet, Elly Owande, Ibrahim Wanzala, Amos Wanjala
Group B Fixtures:
Today:
Zimbabwe vs. Comoros at 15:00 CAT
Zambia vs. Kenya at 18:00 CAT


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