The Zambia Under-17 Men’s National Team wind up their TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 | COSAFA Qualifiers with a formality tie against Madagascar at Hearts Stadium.
Coach Chris Kaunda will be hoping his charges bow out on a high with a win to salvage some pride on what has been palpably a tournament to forget for the record-four time champions.
Zambia suffered a 4-0 defeat to South Africa in the opening match and succumbed to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Malawi to surrender their title and miss out on Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Despite the two losses the junior Chipolopolo led by Nthasilwe Malupande, Mapalo Simute, William Zulu and Emmanuel Mbuti are expected to sign off on a high with a win over Madagascar.
The Islanders have equally been on a disappointing streak losing 3-1 to Malawi before South Africa sunk them 5-1 to confine them to the foot of Group B.
Kickoff for the match today (Tuesday) is at 15h00 and will be live on Cosafa TV and FIFA +.
FINAL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS)
William Zulu (Atletico Lusaka FC), Timothy Mandu (Chawama United), Cristo Chitambala (CAMCO)
(DEFENDERS)
Emmanuel Mbuti (Young Crocs FC), Wiseman Sangulube, Felix Phiri (Atletico Lusaka), Bright Phiri (Kuku Dynamos), Levison Banda (Superade Academy), Joseph Chizawu, Jeff Banda (Morkved Sports Klubb), Blessings Nkonge (Relentless Kings Academy), Mount Sianamulonga (Mpongwe United)
(MIDFIELDERS)
Mapalo Simute (Mkushi Rising Stars), Steven Lungu (Morkved Sports Klubb), Nthasilwe Malupande, Nelson Chilemu, Charles Mwitumwa (Young Crocs FC), Maurice Musonda (Nangweshi Pirates), Martin Tumbwe (Sporting Lusaka), Kelvin Mulenga Chipelu (Forest Rangers), Russell Kalumbeta (Atletico Lusaka)
(FORWARDS)
Joseph Zulu (Nangweshi Pirates), Caleb Musonda (Young Crocs), Temwani Simfukwe (Atletico Lusaka), Albert Kunda (Morden Stars Academy), Benjamin Chungu (Chawama United), Christopher Mwakajila (Edward Zozzie (Metro Academy)
– FAZ
