Zambia have named Collins Mbesuma and Danish-based Chris Katongo as the only two European-based players in their squad for the African Nations Cup qualifier against Congo. Coach Patrick Phiri named Mbesuma, on loan at Maritimo in Portugal, and Katongo, who has recently signed for Brondby, in a 24-man squad for Group 11 qualifier in Pointe Noire on 24 March.
He has also included four players from the South African Premier League and two from Angola's GiraBola competition.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Chileshe (Forest Rangers), George Kolala (Zanaco), Kennedy Mweene (Free State Stars, South Africa)
Defenders: Evans Chisulo (ZANACO), Clive Hachilensa (Free State Stars, South Africa), Hichani Himoonde (Lusaka Dynamos), Perry Mubanga (Power Dynamos), Joseph Musonda (ZANACO), Billy Mwanza (Lamontville Golden Arrows, South Africa), Kennedy Nkethani (ZANACO), Mark Sinyangwe (Nkana)
Midfielders: Ian Bakala (Primeiro Agosto, Angola), Siloni Jere (Kabwe Warriors), Rainford Kalaba (ZESCO United), Chris Katongo (Brondby, Denmark), Felix Katongo (Primeiro Agosto, Angola), Brian Lubaba (Red Arrows), Noel Mwandila (Green Buffaloes), Lameck Njovu (ZANACO)
Strikers: James Chamanga (Supersport United, South Africa), Ignatius Lwipa (Zanaco), Collins Mbesuma (Maritimo, Portugal), Alex Mulenga (Roan United), Dube Phiri (Red Arrows), Jonas Sakuwaha (ZESCO United).
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