European-based Zambia Under-20 players Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka, Enock Mwepu, Edward Chilufya and Emmanuel Banda have been drafted into the team for the September 2 home date and September 5 away tie against Algeria.
They are joined by the home- based Nkana duo of Moses Nyondo and Boston Muchindu.
Nyirenda has brushed aside assertions that senior players may hinder the integration of youngsters into the team.
“They are one and they will be working under same conditions. Whoever impresses takes the position,” he said.
“There is nothing like the senior players being jealous of the younger ones. This is a team; I think we are blending them together,” Nyirenda said.
And Nyirenda said he has named more local players for imminent assignment because they have shown their potential to shine.
“We have been building a big pool for Zambia in the recent past. And I think the local players have shown that they can do the job. We are giving them the chance to showcase their talent,” he said.
The 34 member provisional team goes into camp Lusaka on August 27.
Ensure they are physically fit for the games, not that we often see with Mbesuma, Kalengo and Jacob.
Calling these lads to the team is the only good thing Wada has done since being appointed coach of the national team. Well done.
This has been long overdue, I don’t even know why it took forever to call up these lads to the senior side.
good idea, let us see what these young stars can bring oncemore for the nation.
Brilliant idea. God bless Zambia!
It will only work well if the coach technically fit them or tactically substitute them. Although they have pace and power, the coach must pray his role tactically
This is like a forced subtitution by the coach who had shunned the under 20 players. He. had opted for under 40.
PLAY them the way they were in U20 please.FRONT AND MID TO BE UNDER 20.
Nice one And that
Not taking anything away from our under 20’s, i believe the Mid-field requires maturity (which mainly comes with age and experience) as well as a strong mental mentality (which comes with maturity). In short, our under 20 mild-fielders will need guidance from the likes of Kondwani Mutonga who is so calm with a great vision. He controls that area with admirable expertise. His passes and defensive skills are mostly on spot!
Nice one
Senior players must be integrated into the U20 and not vice versa and the team be handed to Beston.
Great idea!
Use the under 20,front and mid ,Defence :Sunzu,Kapumbu,Shamujompa and Ziyo,Mweene pa goal.
Chipolopolo will win the two game!
Wada was waiting on the young players to get established at their European clubs first before engaging them. But this is a good move nonetheless. Well done coach.
Comment:nice we support them and they