Zambia name team to play Malawi

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Zambia national football team coach Honor Janza has named a 26-man squad ahead of the international friendly match against Malawi on May 10.
Janza has included several new names on his list including Power Dynamos goalkeeper Joel Kanyeba, Andrew Kwiliko of Zanaco, Jack Chirwa of Green Buffaloes, Lameck Silwaba of Mufulira Wanderers as well as Webster Mulenga of Nakambala Leopards.
Janza has also named Benson Sakala, Paul Katema and Patson Daka from the under-20 squad which participated in the 2015 African Youth Championship in Senegal.
MTN FAZ Super league leading top scorer Jimmy Ndhlovu has also been included on the list.
The team entered residential camp in Lusaka on Sunday May 3.
The squad:
Goalkeepers: Danny Munyao (Red Arrows), Jacob Banda (Zesco United), Joel Kanyeba (Power Dynamos)
Defenders: Christopher Munthali (Power Dynamos), Bronson Chama (Red Arrows), Andrew Kwiliko (Zanaco), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Fackson Kapumbu (Zanaco), Chongo Kabaso (TP Mazembe), Webster Mulenga (Nakambala Leopards), Aaron Katebe (FC Platinum/Zimbabwe), Paul Katema (Red Arrows)
Midfielders: Justin Zulu (Zesco United), Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe/DRC), Nathan Sinkala (TP Mazembe/DRC), Kondwani Mtonga (Zesco United), Benson Sakala (Chicago Magic/USA), Lameck Silwaba (Mufulira Wanderers), Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Shadreck Musonda (Nkana), Allan Mukuka (Green Buffaloes)
Forwards: Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe/DRC), Jimmy Ndhlovu (Power Dynamos), Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United), Winston Kalengo (Zesco United), Patson Daka (Nchanga Rangers)

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