Zambia kick-off Cosafa Cup preps

Zambia on Monday launched its preliminary preparations for the 2016 Cosafa Cup after regrouping in Ndola.

Defending champions Namibia will host this year’s Cosafa Cup from June 11-25.

The team trained on Monday afternoon at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium under coach George Lwandamina.

By Monday afternoon all the summoned players had reported for camp except those from Zanaco who were in action.

“21 players have reported for camp. We are just waiting for those from Zanaco to join us this evening after their game in Mufulira,” acting team manager Stanley Kaseko said.

Zambia is seeking its fifth Cosafa Cup title.

Team:

Goalkeepers: Jacob Banda (Zesco United), Danny Munyao (Red Arrows), Racha Kola (Zanaco)

Defenders: Boyd Mkandawire (Napsa Stars), Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Dauti Musekwa (Zesco United), Buchizya Mfune , Adrian Chama (both Green Buffaloes), George Chilufya (Zanaco), Donashano Malama (Nkana)

Midfielders: Jacob Ngulube (Nkana), Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Benson Sakala (Power Dynamos), Paul Katema (Red Arrows), Isaac Chansa, Salulani Phiri ,Charles Zulu (all Zanaco), Spencer Sautu, Mwila Phiri (both Green Eagles), Clatous Chama (Zesco United)

Strikers: Strikers: Adamson Mulawo (Green Eagles), Festus Mbewe (Red Arrows), Patson Daka (Power Dynamos), Conlyde Luchanga (Lusaka Dynamos), Christopher Katongo (Green Buffaloes)