The Zambia National Futsal Team has departed for Egypt, where they will play two international preparatory friendly matches against the hosts ahead of the 2026 Futsal AFCON in Morocco.
The two matches against Egypt are scheduled for October 4 and 6 and will provide the team with valuable competitive preparation before travelling to Morocco for the continental tournament.
The team left Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) at 13:30 hours aboard South African Airways and landed at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 15:30 hours.
The delegation is scheduled to connect to Egypt on a 21:00 hours flight. The Cristoforetti-led side is in high spirits as preparations intensify for the AFCON finals.
ZAMBIA’S 14-MAN AFCON FUTSAL SQUAD
Goalkeepers
Jackson Chitungu — Lusaka Automotive
Evaristo Mulolo — Lusaka Automotive
Defenders
Chota Chileshe — Lusaka Automotive
Shepherd Kaonga — Lusaka Automotive
Leevan Nyirenda — Lusaka Tigers
Hendricks Chisanga — Mudi Stars
Wingers/Midfielders
James Zulu — Lusaka Automotive
Royd Chishala — Lusaka Automotive
Francis Chinyama — Lusaka Automotive
Patrick Mwila — Paramilitary FC
Charles Simbeye — NAPSA Stars FC
Pivots
Wiseman Phiri — Lusaka Automotive
Patrick Banda — Lusaka Automotive
Musa Chiwaya — Kafue Celtic
