Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant has named his first starting line up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Francis Mwansa in goal, veteran defender Stoppila Sunzu leading the defense, and Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka, and Lameck Banda providing firepower upfront for Zambia. The midfield consists of Emmanuel Banda, Kings Kangwa, and Benson Sakala, with Rodrick Kabwe, Dominic Chanda, and Beston Chambeshi joining Sunzu in defense. Clatous Chama makes the bench together with Zephaniah Phiri, who had a great game against Uganda last month after being handed his first start. Also demoted to the bench is on-fire striker Edward Chilufya, with Zanaco striker Brian Mwila also on the bench. Current Super League top scorer Andrew Phiri did not make the team for today's match. Full Line Up Francis Mwansa (Goalkeeper) Rodrick Kabwe (Defender) Stoppila Sunzu (Defender) Dominic Chanda (Defender) Benedict Chepeshi (Defender) Benson Sakala (Midfielder) Kings Kangwa (Midfielder) Emmanuel Banda (Midfielder) Fashion Sakala (Forward) Lameck Banda (Forward) Patson Daka (Forward) 18. Charles Kalumba (GK) 16. Lawrence Tresford Mulenga (GK) 7. Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba 14. Edward Chilufya Junior 2. Killian Kanguluma 11. Rally Bwalya Junior 17. Clatous Chota Chama Junior 8. Zephaniah Phiri 4. Gift Mphande 15. Golden Mafwenta 19. Brian Mwila 5. Luka Banda Dropped Andrew Mupande Andrew Phiri Kickoff:18:00hrs CAT Live on ZNBC TV1.