Zambia names final Under-20 team to face Rwanda in U-20 Africa Cup Nations qualifier

LUSAKA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The technical team of the Zambia Under-20 national soccer team has released the names of the final 20-member squad that will face Rwanda in their Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Assistant coach Charles Bwale has included England-based striker Mwiya Malumo who plays for Wigan Athletic's Under-18s, as well as Lifumpa Mwandwe of Shrewsbury Town.

He told reporters during a press briefing that the two players were expected to be in the country to process their documentation before linking up with their teammates.

The 2017 African Under-20 champions will play two friendly matches before heading to Kigali, with a friendly against Malawi set for this weekend.

Zambia will play Rwanda on May 12 before hosting them a week later. The winner of the two-leg tie will face either Sudan or Burundi in the final qualifying round.

Full Squad:Goalkeepers: Prince Bwalya (Green Buffaloes), Flobby Mashakalati (Circuit City) Defenders: Benson Kolala (Nchanga Rangers), Jonathan Kapelembe (Romeki FC), Kingsley Hakwiya (Dream Factory), Christopher Katongo (Kasama United), Justin Mwanza (Young Nkana) Midfielders:Obino Chisala (Happy Hearts), Muma Mumba (Green Eagles), Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors), Thomas Zulu (Kafue Celtic), Chanda Mukuka (Gomes), Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows), Lifumpa Mwandwe (Shrewsbury Town,England) Strikers:James Chilima (Chirundu FC), Paul Mwachisema (Kafue Celtic), Lameck Banda (Zesco United), Martin Njobvu (Nchanga Rangers), Mwiya Malumo (Wigan Athletic, England), Francisco Mwepu (Kafue Celtic). Enditem