Lusaka, Zambia – The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has released the official squad for the Zambia Under-17 Boys National Team. The list features a mix of promising young talent across goalkeeping, defense, midfield, and forward positions, as the team prepares for upcoming regional and international competitions.
Goalkeepers
- Rogers Simumba
- William Zulu
- Christo Chitambala
- Wiseman Nkumbu Nyirenda
Defenders
- Levison Banda
- Danvia Sianchongwe
- Nelson Chilemu
- Jonathan Moomba Kalimina
- Felix Phiri
- James Nene Sibene
- Martin Tumubwe
- Caleb Bupe Chabala
- Billy Daka
- Chola Mwansa
- Kelvin Mulenga Chipelu
- Bright Phiri
- Handson Chulu
- Mike Bwalya Mutale
- Wenendo Chimuka
- Pablo Ndalama
- Mwape Andrew Lweendo Chimuka
- Saviour Chola Mwansa
Midfielders
- Nthasilwe Malupande
- Caleb Musonda
- Nelson Chilemu
- Jonathan Moomba Kalimina
- Russell Kalumbeta
- Felix Phiri
- Temwani Simfukwe
- Abel Salim Nyirongo
- Robert Banda
- Christopher Mwakajila
- Joseph Chizawu
- Daniel Silubonde
- Steven Lungu
- Fredrick Ngululu
- Lewendo Chimuka
- Gabriel Phiri
- Bongani Ndhlovu
- Mwape Andrew
- Vincent Mutondo
- Nkotami Chimwemwe
- Handson Chulu
- Mapalo Simute
Forwards
- Kachiinga Dickson Siame
- Uchinvyo Mulindwa Kaziya
- Lucas Theodore Daka
- Alinani Nicolas Sichinga
- Joseph Chizawu
- Daniel Silubonde
- Fredrick Ngululu
- Levison Banda
- Billy Daka
- Mapalo Simute
- Abel Salim Nyirongo
FAZ officials highlighted that the squad was selected based on performance, potential, and commitment, aiming to prepare the team for competitive fixtures while nurturing talent for future senior national team participation.
The Under-17 squad represents a critical step in Zambia’s youth football development pathway, providing young players exposure to international standards, tactical discipline, and competitive experience.
Fans and stakeholders are encouraged to support the team as they train and compete, representing Zambia on regional and continental stages. This announcement underscores FAZ’s commitment to developing homegrown talent and ensuring the sustained growth of Zambian football.