Striker Jimmy Mukeya has been named in Coach Micho’s final squad for the 2021 COSAFA Cup scheduled for July 7-18 in Port Elizabeth South Africa.
The 19-year-old NAPSA player says it’s a great honor to be called to the senior squad, adding that it will be a great experience for him.
“I feel happy being part of the senior team, it’s a great privilege for me as a young player playing with experienced players, it will be a great experience for me” Mukeya says.
Mukeya has scored eight goals in the league with 20 appearances. The players has a goal in CAF competitions after eight appearances.
He says he wants to make a great impact at this COSAFA competition, adding that competing at a senior level will help him improve his experience.
“Last time I was at the same competition but at under-20 level, I am happy to be part of the senior squad and I will do my best to prove my capabilities, “Mukeya adds.
Zambia is in Group A alongside Eswatini, Botwana, Lesotho and South Africa.
Full Squad:
(GOALKEEPERS)
Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns-RSA), Gregory Sanjase (Young Green Eagles), Lameck Siame (Kabwe Warriors)
(DEFENDERS)
Adrian Chama, Simon Silwimba (both Zesco United), Isaac Shamujompa (Buildcon), Dominic Chanda (Kabwe Warriors), Kabaso Chongo (TP Mazembe-DRC), Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Zachariah Chilongoshi (Power Dynamos), Prosper Chiluya (Red Arrows)
(MIDFIELDERS)
Benson Sakala, Spencer Sautu (both Power Dynamos), Salulani Phiri (Polokwane City-RSA), Augustine Mulenga (Amazulu-RSA), Kelvin Mubanga (Zesco United), Felix Bulaya (Red Arrows), Gamphani Lungu (SuperSport United-RSA), Roderick Kabwe (Black Leopards-RSA), Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors), Collins Sikombe (Lusaka Dynamos)
(STRIKERS)
Brian Mwila (Buildcon), Justin Shonga (Cape Town City-RSA), Moses Phiri (Zanaco), Jimmy Mukeya (Napasa Stars).
2021 COSAFA CUP: OFFICIAL GROUP A FIXTURES FOR ZAMBIA
8 July Zambia Vs Lesotho 12:00hours | Isaac Wolfson Stadium
10 July Eswatini Vs Zambia 15:00hours | Isaac Wolfson Stadium
13 July Zambia Vs Botswana 15:00hours | Isaac Wolfson Stadium
14 July South Africa Vs Zambia 15:00hours | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Note: The matches will be live on SuperSport and streamed on COSAFA.TV