Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
Honour Janza say taking five Under 21’s stars to 2015 AFCON signals the start of a new era for Zambia.
Strikers Reynold Kampamba of Nkana and Red Arrows’ Patrick Ngoma including the latter’s club mate Bruce Musakanya will all be making their Africa Cup debuts when the tournament kicks off on January 17 in Equatorial Guinea.
Other Under-21’s Janza has named to his final 23 are midfielder’s Lubambo Musonda of Armenian club FC Ulisses and Spencer Sautu from FAZ Super Division side Choma Eagles in the team.
“This is not the last African Cup we are participating in, so it is vital that we have some young players being introduced to competitions of such nature,” Janza said.
“The Ngoma’s and Sautu’s are the future for Chipolopolo and the experience they gain now will definitely pay dividends in our future continental assignment’s.”
The five players will join fellow junior stars Mukuka Mulenga of Mamelodi Sundowns and Israel-based striker Evans Kangwa from Hapoel Ra’anana who will both be making their second Africa Cup appearances.
Kangwa and Mukuka made their tournament debuts in 2012 and 2013 respectively.