Zambia's U17 squad has been announced. National coach Ian Bakala has selected 24 cadets for the African Cup of Nations, scheduled for April 29 to May 19 in Algeria. Zambia is in pool B with Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa.
List of selected players
Goalkeepers: Shadreck Kalyati (Chainda Bombers), Anthony Matafwali (Shamuel Academy), Hendrix Kanyungulu (Kafue Celtic)
Defenders: Aaron Simpasa (Kafue Celtic), Chimuka Lweendo (Atletico), David Hamansenya (Shamuel), Milimo Nalumango (DFIB, Germany), Josiah Kabandula (Young Napsa Stars), Jonathan Kaliminia (Young Kafue Celtic), Sekanji Siame (Konkola Blades), Charles Kampamba ((Sate Sate Academy)
Midfielders: Samson Malaya, Joseph Liteta (Atletico), Bunonge Bunonge (Nangweshi Pirates), Obvious Mwaliteta Junior (Kabs Academy), Aaron Mbemba Phiri (Kafue Celtic), Stanley Nyamikwe (Pataaki), James Sibeene (Football Chance)
Attackers: Emmanuel Mwanza (Kafue Celtic), Luketekelo Kapowa (Mokved), Marcel Zimba (Atletico), Lineker Mbesuma (Jomo Cosmos, South Africa), Andrew Phiri (Game On FC), Josim Sikazwe (Kanyama Lions)
