Power Dynamos star Prince Mumba replaced injured Miguel Chaiwa as Chipolopolo left Zambia ahead of the FIFA international friendly against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Zambia coach George Lwandamina handed midfielder Mumba a late call-up prior to departure after it became clear that Chaiwa won’t be available for the Argentina battle.
According to FAZ Media, Chipolopolo departed from Lusaka in the early hours of Thursday morning (01:00) from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Lwandamina’s side is travelling on Ethiopian Airlines, with a connection through Addis Ababa and a further stopover in São Paulo, Brazil before the final leg into Buenos Aires.
The squad is expected to arrive in Argentina on Thursday evening.
Zambia will face Argentina on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at the iconic La Bombonera Stadium.
Meanwhile, the domestic Chipolopolo squad is settling down in Botswana ahead of the Four – Nations Tournament in Francistown.
Assistant Coach Osward Mutapa is pleased with the response showed by players in training so far.
Speaking after the second training session at Francistown Old Stadium, Mutapa said the training intensity as encouraging, noting strong competition among players vying for selection.
“You could see that they are showing hunger in what they want to participate in, especially being among those to be named in the first team,” Mutapa said.
“Our flight was a short one and from yesterday’s session you could see the boys were in good spirits. Even today, there’s nothing like struggling. We have settled well,” he said said.
Mutapa is wary of Zambia’s opponents in Botswana.
“In football it’s important to respect every team because it’s all about moments. But we will play to our ability with a mentality of winning,” he said.
Zesco United tramp-card Abraham Siankombo will captain Zambia at the Botswana tournament.
Messi please have mercy on us. Don’t score more than 6 goals.
To the slaughterhouse we go.
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