Zambia's home-based national football team is set to kick off their preparations for the COSAFA Cup defense and upcoming CHAN qualifiers with a friendly match against Kuwait. The game will take place at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt this Monday evening, with kickoff at 19:00 local time. Having arrived in Egypt on Sunday morning after a two-stop friendly tour of North Africa, the team, under the guidance of Coach Mumamba Numba, is optimistic about a successful start to their tour. Numba expressed satisfaction with the team's training and believes they are ready for the match against Kuwait. While acknowledging limited knowledge about the Kuwaiti team, Numba emphasized the importance of caution in the early stages of the game. As the reigning COSAFA Cup champions, the team aims to defend its title in the upcoming regional tournament in Durban. There are no reported health or injury concerns, and Numba encouraged fans to support the team, especially the younger players, who will gain valuable experience from this friendly encounter.