Zambia Futsal Team Reveals Final Squad for 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia Futsal Team Reveals Final Squad for 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia’s Futsal National Team, under the guidance of coach Andrea Cristoforetti, has announced its definitive 14-player squad for the upcoming 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Set to compete in Group A against hosts Morocco, Ghana, and Angola, Zambia is poised for an intense battle on the continental stage.
The tournament journey for Zambia commences on April 11 with a match against Ghana at the Salle Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. This showdown will be followed by another crucial encounter against Angola two days later at the same venue. The group stage campaign reaches its pinnacle on April 15 as Zambia faces off against hosts Morocco.
Coach Cristoforetti has placed his trust in a core group of players who played pivotal roles in securing qualification to the tournament. With aspirations of clinching a spot in the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Zambia is determined to showcase its prowess on the African futsal scene.
In Group B, Egypt, Libya, Namibia, and Mauritania will vie for supremacy alongside Zambia. The top three finishers at the Africa Cup of Nations will earn coveted tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan.
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Jackson Chitungu (Lusaka Automotive)
- Evaristo Mulolo (Lusaka Automotive)
Defenders:
- Chota Chileshe (Lusaka Automotive)
- Hendricks Chisanga (Mudi Stars)
- Boniface Ndhlovu (Mudi Stars)
Midfielders/Strikers:
- Jacskon Simwami (Lusaka Automotive)
- Patrick Banda (Lusaka Automotive)
- Prince Lungu (Lusaka Automotive)
- James Mwila (Lusaka Automotive)
- Wiseman Phiri (Lusaka Automotive)
- Francis Chinyama (Lusaka Automotive)
- Michelo Kaampwe (Mudi Stars)
- Mbalika Mwaliteta (Kafue Saints)
- Lackson Daka (Kitwe Bullet)
With this formidable squad, Zambia is poised to make a strong statement at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and pursue its aspirations of global recognition in futsal.
