Zambia head coach Avram Grant has named a provisional squad of  32 players for the 8th edition of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania between 2nd and 30th next month.

Grant has combined experience and youth in his selection, banking on Zambia’s strong domestic league to propel his side in a highly competitive Group A featuring hosts Kenya, DR Congo, Morocco, and Angola.

Zambia will begin their CHAN journey against DR Congo on 7 August, followed by a clash with Angola three days later.

A heavyweight tie against defending champions Morocco awaits on 14 August, before rounding off the group campaign with a fixture against co-hosts Kenya.

Chipolopolo will be making their fifth appearance at the CHAN tournament this year, having previously featured in 2009, 2016, 2018, and 2020.

Their best finish came in the inaugural 2009 edition, where they clinched bronze.

Goalkeepers

• Francis Mwansa (Zanaco)
• Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos)
• Levison Banda (Zesco United)
• Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows)

Defenders

• Benedict Chepeshi (Zesco United)
• Kabaso Chongo (Zesco United)
• Mathews Banda (Nkana)
• Kendrick Mumba (Nkana)
• Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors)
• Kebson Kamanga (Red Arrows)
• Happy Nsiku (Red Arrows)
• Lyson Banda (Green Buffaloes)
• Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos)
• John Chishimba (Zanaco)

Midfielders

• Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos)
• Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos)
• Prince Mumba (Power Dynamos)
• Kelvin Kapumbu (Konkola Blades)
• Wilson Chisala (Zanaco)
• Philimon Chilimina (Green Buffaloes)
• Rally Bwalya (Napsa Stars)
• Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United)
• Kelvin Kampamba (Zesco United)
• Jackson Kampamba (Mutondo Stars)
• Kenneth Kasanga (Nkwazi)
• Timothy Sichalwe (Athletico)
• Kelvin Mwanza (MUZA FC)

Strikers

• Andrew Phiri (MUZA FC)
• Evans Kayombo (Napsa Stars)
• Charles Zulu (Nkana)
• Joseph Phiri (Red Arrows)
• Kenan Phiri (Makeni All Stars)