Chipolopolo Boys jet off to Buenos Aires for a blockbuster showdown against world champions Argentina

The squad, led by interim coach George Lwandamina, departed in the early hours (around 01:00) from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka.

They’re flying Ethiopian Airlines, with stops in Addis Ababa and São Paulo before touching down in Buenos Aires at approximately 19:55 local time.

Zambia will take on Argentina on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at the legendary La Bombonera Stadium. Kickoff is set for the evening (around 20:05 local time) a massive test against the reigning world champions.

Travelling Squad

GOALKEEPERS

• Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos FC)
• Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors FC)
• Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers FC)

DEFENDERS

• Owen Mwamba (Mufulira Wanderers)
• Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos FC)
• Tinklar Sinkala (Zanaco FC)
• Fredrick Mwiimanzi (Zanaco FC)
• Brian Chilimina (Red Arrows FC)
• Kondwani Chiboni (Power Dynamos FC)

MIDFIELDERS

• Given Kalusa (FC MUZA)
• Kelvin Mwanza (FC MUZA)
• Prince Mumba (Power Dynamos FC)
• Wilson Chisala (Zanaco FC)
• Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos FC)
• David Simukonda (Ceramica Cleopatra, Egypt)
• Fredrick Mulambia (Power Dynamos FC)
• Obino Chisala (Al Merrikh SC)

FORWARDS

• Patson Daka (Leicester City, England)
• Chanka Zimba (Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Scotland)
• Kingstone Mutandwa (SV Ried, Austria)
• Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha FC, Saudi Arabia)
• Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows FC)
• Pascal Phiri (Pyramids FC, Egypt)

This is a huge opportunity for the Chipolopolo to measure themselves against the very best. Safe travels to the boys, and let’s go Zambia.