Zambia domestic call-ups enter AFCON camp

A 17-member home-based Zambia team goes into camp in Lusaka on Wednesday to kick off preparations for next weeks 2015 AFCON doubleheader qualifier against Niger.

The team includes versatile Zanaco midfielder Roderick Kabwe who was dropped for Zambia’s opening two Group F qualifiers against Mozambique at home and Cape Verde away.

Kabwe returns to the fold for the first time since August 31 when he played in Zambia’s 3-1 home friendly win over Sudan at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Also in the team is Konkola Blades striker Humphrey Maseneko who was earlier called-up for Zambia’s just-ended monthly home-based players get-together in Lusaka.

Meanwhile, Nchanga Rangers goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata has been axed while Power Dynamos goalkeeper Joshua Titima and Zambia number two Daniel Munyau of Red Arrows have kept their places in the team.

The team will be joined in camp by 12 foreign-based call-ups this weekend in Lusaka.

Goalkeepers:Danny Munyau (Red Arrows), Joshua Titima (Power Dynamos)

Defenders:Donashano Malama, Christopher Munthali (Both Nkana), Kayawe Kapota (Kafue Celtic), Nyambe Mulenga (Zesco United), Boyd Mkandawire (Napsa Stars)

Midfielders:Roderick Kabwe (Zanaco), Fwayo Tembo (Clubless), Shadreck Malambo, Bruce Musakanya (Both Red Arrows), Larry Bwalya (Nchanga Rangers), Charles Zulu (Zanaco)

Strikers: Patrick Ngoma (Red Arrows), Ronald Kampamba (Nkana), Julius Situmbeko (Power Dynamos), Humphrey Masenko (Konkola Blades)