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The Zambia local Chipolopolo squad has given eight players already profiled by ZedSoccer an opportunity to push for places ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Among those selected here are the 8 profiled

Eight Players Enter Senior-Team Conversation Zambia Local Chipolopolo Squad | Zambia local Chipolopolo squad features 28 players assessed by George Lwandamina ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Algeria and Togo.

ZESCO Ndola Girls have made an excellent start in Botswana with Eneless Phiri's brilliant performance earning her a player of the Match Award.

The cherry that tops all was at fulltime Zesco Ndola Girls 5-2 Herentals Queens

ZESCO Ndola Girls Vs Herentals Queens 5-2 In COSAFA Opener ZESCO Ndola Girls vs Herentals Queens ended 5-2 as the Zambian champions made a powerful start to their COSAFA qualifying campaign in Botswana.

In Gaberone Zesco Ndola Girls COSAFA 2026

After coming agonisingly close last year, the target for ZESCO Ndola Girls is clear: return to the final, finish the job and secure Zambia's place at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals.

ZESCO Ndola Girls In Botswana For 2026 COSAFA Champions League Qualifier ZESCO Ndola Girls are in Gaborone Botswana for the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifier which sets of Thursday 20th August.

28 Local Players Given Chance to Fight for Chipolopolo Places Ahead of 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Among the most intriguing names is Atletico Lusaka striker Abel Nyirongo.

Nyirongo was born on 5 September 2008, making his involvement at senior national-team level particularly noteworthy. He was part of Zambia’s squad at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where FIFA listed him as an Atletico Lusaka player.

His rise has not happened overnight.

Abel Nyirongo – Player Profile, Career, Club & Zambia Stats Abel Nyirongo is a Zambian striker playing for Atletico Lusaka. See his player profile, Zambia U17 career, COSAFA record and international progress.

Younger Zambian football fans may know *City of Lusaka* as one of those historic clubs that disappeared from the Super League spotlight.

But here’s something many may not know:
City Yamoto were once CHAMPIONS OF ZAMBIA.
Yes — champions.

There’s much more to the City of Lusaka story than many realise.

City Of Lusaka - The Forgotten Champions Of Zambian Football | City of Lusaka won the national league championship in 1964, finishing ahead of Roan United to claim what remains the club's only top-flight

ZPL Transition League - Women Super Division 2026 Southern Zone

ZPL Transition 2026 Season Quakes

Making those North/South tables work perfectly without turning the Zedsoccer homepage into the Zambian Football Association Department of Spreadsheets.

MTN Super League 2026 — Northern Zone / Southern Zone
Women Super Division 2026 — Northern Zone / Southern Zone
Men National Division 2026 — Northern Zone / Southern Zone
Women National Division 2026 — Northern Zone / Southern Zone

Nigeria continues to press their superiority over Copper Queens
What next is Zambia Women against Malawi heading the group?

Nigeria claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Zambia in a hard-fought WAFCON 2026 Group C encounter. The Copper Queens improved significantly after Nigeria were reduced to ten players but failed to convert their second-half dominance into an equaliser.

Nigeria 1-0 Zambia: Copper Queens Fall Short At WAFCON 2026 Nigeria 1-0 Zambia - A tense WAFCON 2026 Group C clash despite the Copper Queens improved after Nigeria's red card they could not find an equaliser.

ZAMBIA OUT TO FINISH STRONGLY

It has been a bumpy ride for the Grant drilled boys on the road to the 2026 world cup but the boys are now out to wind up a dusty journey with some respect.

The Chipolopolo boys will this afternoon host Niger in the final match of the world cup qualifiers ath Levy Mwanawasa stadium.

Zambia three days ago beat Tanzania in Tanzania to collect their first win of the campaign and now the boys host Niger who are looking for a win to improve their chances of clinching a best loser slot.

Zambia is mathematically out of contention and will use this maych to set a positive tone for the preparations of the Africa cup of Nations coming in Morocco this December.

The best loser pecking order table below confirms Zambia has no chance but Grant is set to name strong team to play Niger this after noon.

Avell Chitundu and company have already lit the stage — now, can they dance with the Sundowns?

Avell Chitundu Picks Up Player Of The Match In South Africa | Zedsoccer With Avell Chitundu ZESCO Ndola Girls made a statement in their debut at the CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier 2025.