Zambia arrive with COSAFA-winning squad

Recently crowned COSAFA Castle Senior Challenge Cup champions, Zambia are expected to jet into the country today with the same title-winning squad.

Chipolopolo have a date with the Zebras on Saturday in a 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at Molepolole Sport Complex.

Herve Renard's charges regrouped at Lusaka's Cresta View Hotel on Monday evening with only two additions to the team that beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Saturday's COSAFA final. The team had broken camp on Saturday after winning the regional tournament.The only two additions to the Chipolopolo squad are Nkana striker, Evans Kangwa and ZANACO defender Salulani Phiri. Kangwa returns to the fold for the first time since December 21, 2012 when he came on as a substitute in Zambia's 1-0 away friendly loss to Tanzania.

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