Zambia Futsal National Team coach Andrea Cristoforetti has named his final 14-member squad for the Morocco 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Cristoforetti will again lead Zambia named, who are in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Libya and Algeria. The 9th edition of the Futsal AFCON will be held from October 12-21, 2026.
Zambia play their first match against Libya on October 12, 2026, at the Salle Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat before facing hosts Morocco two days later at the same venue. The final match will be against Algeria at Salle Ibn Yassine in Rabat on October 16, 2026.
Cristoforetti has maintained the core of the team that qualified for the tournament and will be looking to compete for a place at the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
FINAL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS); Jackson Chitungu, Evaristo Mulolo (both Lusaka Automotive).
(DEFENDERS); Chota Chileshe, Shepherd Kaonga (both Lusaka Automotive), Hendricks Chisanga (Mudi Stars).
(WINGERS/MIDFIELDERS); Leevan Nyirenda (Lusaka Tigers), James Zulu, Royd Chishala, Francis Chinyama (all Lusaka Automotive), Patrick Mwila (Paramilitary FC), Charles Simbeye (NAPSA Stars FC).
(PIVOTS); Wiseman Phiri, Patrick Banda (both Lusaka Automotive), Musa Chiwaya (Kafue Celtic).