The Zambia national team has been boosted by the arrival of more players to almost complete the roll of call-ups ahead of Sundays 2012 Africa Cup Group C qualifying clash away to Mozambique.

Zambia and Mozambique clash on March 27 at Machava Stadium in Maputo.

Topping the list of players arriving over the last 24 hours at the teams Pretoria training camp is Christopher Katongo of Xanti in Greece together with Emmanuel Mayuka of Swiss club Young Boys.

Six players led by Rainford Kalaba from TP Mazembe in DR Congo have also made the journey to South Africa for the training camp.

The team is now awaiting defender Francis Kasonde of Al Hazm in Saudi Arabia and midfielder Justin Zulu from Israel second division club Hapoel Rishon LeZion.

Zambia will be camped in Pretoria at the High Performance Centre for five days and leave for Maputo on Friday.

Team:

Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene (Free State Stars, South Africa), Jacob Banda (Zesco United) and Kalililo Kakonje (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)

Defenders: Francis Kasonde (Al Hazm, Saudi Arabia), Nyambe Mulenga (Zesco United), Stoppilla Sunzu, Emmanuel Mbola, Hichani Himoonde (All TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Kampamba Chintu (Bidvest Wits, South Africa) Joseph Musonda (Golden Arrows, South Africa), Dennis Banda (Green Buffaloes),Jimmy Chisenga (Red Arrows), Thomas Nyirenda (Konkola Blades)

Midfielders: Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Noah Chivuta (Free State Stars, South Africa), Isaac Chansa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Venacious Mapande (Al Moqaweloon Al Arab, Egypt), Fwayo Tembo (FC Basel, Switzerland), William Njovu (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Israel),FelixKatongo (Al Ittihad, Libya)

Forwards: Rodger Kola (AS Ashod, Israel),Christopher Katongo (Xanthi, Greece), Clifford Mulenga (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa),Collins Mbesuma (Golden Arrows, South Africa), James Chamanga (Dalian Shide, China), Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe, DR Congo) Emmanuel Mayuka (Young Boys, Switzerland), Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia)

17 COMMENTS

JINX March 22, 2011 At 4:20 pm

LT

Is it true that Gvt refused to sponsor these guys? if so kindly make a follow up on how faz is managing it without gvt sponsorship
hey March 22, 2011 At 4:40 pm

If it is true, then NSCZ must be made to pack with Simaata and Kamanga. Give FAZ president a break and rally behind him for a better job and game in Zambia. Give coup plotters no chance to bring disturbances.
Bolapazed March 22, 2011 At 5:30 pm

It would be the worst blunder Mulonga, Chipungu and NSCZ can make to purnish the team just to fix Kalu. Remember the game is above these squabbles. That is why i never supported those who called for the games to be abandoned.
captain March 22, 2011 At 8:48 pm

Let Kalu give these pipo what they demand Its said to please a fool do what he demands.That’s Kalu 4all u have done
Mulungushi Traveller March 22, 2011 At 9:22 pm

This looks like a strong team on paper, we should not have a problem disposing off the mambas. # 1 if the rumour is true dont worry Kalu will have a plan. Its all about connections baby. Let Govt politic all it wants, we just want football and thats what Kalu is all about
Prince Chinza March 22, 2011 At 10:02 pm

#2 and #3, Kalu brought as pride as a player. Im sorry administration of soccer is not his best of take. Let him try coaching again. Im sure he will fit perfectly well in that area. Consider Pep Guadiola Barcelona coach, Jose Mourinho-Real Madrid, Leonardo-Inter Milan,all these guys are in his age group and they are excelling. Why try to do something for pride and money obvious than do something which he is good at and people will remember him of.
Ngombala Muhapi wa Linaha March 22, 2011 At 10:16 pm

I wonder what part of the word “forsake” Mr Kalusha Bwalya does not understand.
buckshot March 22, 2011 At 10:33 pm

wer is Jacob Mulenga,is he injured or wat
Sajent March 23, 2011 At 12:11 pm

Politics aside.let g kalu finish his term ,simata and kamanga are just threats to zambian football and the gomt shud jst sponser the team.go zambia go.
Mel and sean March 23, 2011 At 12:39 pm

# 8 you are not a chipolololo follower otherwise you cant express your ignorance that way
Shitwice-shidubble March 23, 2011 At 1:06 pm

Top 11.mweene,mbola,nyambe mulenga,kampamba chintu,joseph musonda,isaac chansa,fwayo tembo,felix k,mayuka ,chamanga,chris k.any thing other than this we are doomed.
tk March 23, 2011 At 5:34 pm

ba RB make new appointments in Ministry of Sport
sizu March 23, 2011 At 6:00 pm

simataa has been there before, what miracles did he perform? in zed we forget quickly,we demonise anyone who tries to excel ahead of us.infact, zed is the only country i know of that has no heroes. we only treasure our people when there are dead. take it or leave it.
SATA WILL...THIS COUNTRY March 23, 2011 At 6:23 pm

Kalu is a shame!!! You’ve really distroyed soccer in Zambia. For what kanshi you greed boy? Now, look the govt doesnt want to sponsor soccer because you raped the FAZ constitution!! Come Saturday, no excuse. Kalu zwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
SATA WILL...THIS COUNTRY March 23, 2011 At 6:26 pm

Saturday, please FAZ affiliates, lets vote Kalusha out. Let us teach him a lesson. Let us make it a massacre. Lets make sure he flies out to Joburg or to CAF on Saturday night. Useless boy!
basu March 23, 2011 At 8:17 pm

n# 15, you are an ignorant person. i wish you were educated. mind you education is not just degrees e.t.c. learn to understand something b4 you make comment.n# 13 is right. its a shame that we have no heroes in this country all bcoz of i***ts like you.
Mwamba Luchembe March 25, 2011 At 8:36 pm

Is dictactors like Mugabe,Gadaffi good for sanity…..why cant you vote Kalu out at the right time and stop this nonsense of boycott and non supportive of the national team……