Orange AFCON 2013 : Zambia announce final squad

The list of the 23 players to represent Zambia at the 2013 Orange Africa cup of nations in South Africa has been released.

While veteran Kampampa Chintu who played the 2000, 2008, 2010 and 2012 editions has been left out, 19-year-old Dynamos midfielder, Mukuka Mhlanga will be making his debut into the competition. After missing the previous edition in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, Jacob Mulenga and William Njobvu have been brought back by team coach Herve Renard.

Zambia 23-man squad

Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene, Joshua Titima and Daniel Munyau.
Defenders: Stopilla Sunzu, Hichani Himonde, Francis Kasonde, Davies Nkausu, Joseph Musonda and Emmanuel Mbola.
Midfielders: Rainford Kalaba, Nathan Sinkala, Mukuka Mulenga, Isaac Chansa, Chisamba Lungu, Felix Katongo, Noah Chivuta and William Njobvu.
Forwards: Emmanuel Mayuka, Collins Mbesuma, Jacob Mulenga, James Chamanga, Jonas Sakuwaha and Christopher Katongo.