U17 World Cup: Preview, squad and schedule for Zambia

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·22 October 2025

U17 World Cup: Preview, squad and schedule for Zambia

Everything you need to know about Zambia

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Zambia is set to make its debut in the U17 World Cup for the very first time in its history. They will compete in Group H alongside Brazil, Honduras, and Indonesia.

Zambia: Team overview

Zambia booked their ticket to the U17 World Cup Qatar 2025 by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2025 U17 AFCON in Morocco.

The Zambians finished second in Group A behind Morocco before falling to Burkina Faso (6-1) in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Zambia squad

Goalkeepers: William Zulu, Rogers Simumba (Shamuel FC), Christo Chitambala.

Defenders: George Mwale (Kafue Celtic FC), Nkotami Chimwemwe, Jonathan Kalimina (Kafue Celtic FC), Saviour Chola Mwansa (Kafue Celtic FC), Andrew Mwape (Zanaco FC).

Midfielders: Gabriel Phiri (NAPSA Stars FC), Bongani Ndhlovu (Zanaco FC), Steven Lungu (Morkved Sports), Mike Bwalya Mutale, Mapalo Simute, Nthasilwe Malupande (Kafue Celtic FC).

Forwards: Chama Chansa (Kafue Celtic FC), Robert Banda (Atletico Lusaka FC), Abel Salim Nyirongo (Atletico Lusaka FC), James Nene Sibeene (Football Chance Academy), Vincent Mutondo, Daniel Silubonde, Billy Daka (Nkwazi FC), Kelvin Mulenga Chipelu (Forest Rangers FC), Joseph Zulu (Nangweshi Pirates).