ZAMBIA Under-17 coach Wesdon Nyirenda today named his provisional 26-member squad that goes into final training camp at the end of November to prepare for Decembers Cosafa Under-17 Championships in Windhoek.
Two prominent faces from Nyirenda’s team that took part in the 2007 Africa Under-17 Cup qualifiers last year have been retained in his latest squad.
The duo is Zanaco midfielder Chisamba Lungu and Lusaka Dynamos left-winger Tom Bakala.
However, Dynamos’ hot-shot striker Kabusa Mwila was not selected despite his earlier inclusion in the team because he is not eligible and has now been elevated to the Under-20 team.
The team was named today at the end of a three-day selection training camp held in Lusaka.
The selection trials that began on Monday and ended yesterday attracted 35 out of 41 players called-up by Nyirenda for the Lusaka tryouts.
Zambia Under-17 team is in Group B at the COSAFA Under-17 Championships together with Mozambique and Swaziland at the tournament to be held in Windhoek from December 8-15.
Team:
Goalkeepers: Kelvin Musonda (Kabwe Warriors), Allan Chibwe (Konkola Blades), Joel Kanyeba (Kalewa).
Defenders: Jimmy Mwale (City of Lusaka Colts), Ben Maleka (Nakambala Leopards), Christopher Munthali (Afrisports), Percy Kabaso, Lawrence Chungu (Both Police Blue Eagles), Steve Kabamba (Mufulira Wanderers), Jimmy Chilufya.
Midfielders: Chrispin Lungu (TP Rangers), Rabby Lwambula (Nkana), Mukapa Chabi (Mufulira Wanderers), Kelvin Ntaka (Chilanga Heroes), Saulani Phiri (Winford Academy), Wishhard Silengo (Nakonde), Chisamba Lungu (Zanaco), Raymond Simakoloyi(Mazabuka United), Mathew Nkowani, Patson Kaimana (Chilenji Academy)
Strikers: John Chingandu (Zesco United), Steve Sakala (Nchanga Rangers) Clarence Bellinton (Mining Rangers) Gift Wamundila, Kalonga High), Tom Bakala, Humphrey Maseneko (Ronald Ross).
av followed the whole trial process looks impressive i believe wedson could not have done any better the team is well represented i can only whish for the best also strenthen your zesco squad you have up en coming talent at your disposal plan at least for the next 3 years