Nickname(s) | Junior Chipolopolo | ||
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Association | FAZ | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Head coach | Chris Kaunda | ||
Captain | Patson Daka | ||
FIFA code | ZAM | ||
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First international | |||
Zambia 3-0 Lesotho (Lusaka, Zambia; 1984) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Zambia 9-0 Mauritius (Lusaka, Zambia; 18 September 1988) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Zambia 0-3 Nigeria (Lusaka, Zambia; 20 January 1989) | |||
African U-17 Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2015) | ||
Best result | Group stage, 2015, 2023 | ||
FIFA U-17 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 0 |
The Zambia National U-17 Football team is the U-17 football team for Zambia founded in 1929.[1] The team, also known as the Junior Chipolpolo, represents the country in international under-17 matches and is controlled by the Football Association of Zambia. In 2016, they were disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship because two players were found to have been over the age of 17.[2]
The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.[3]
Caps and goals as of 30 April 2023, after the match against Nigeria.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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16 | GK | Shadreck Kalyati | 15 August 2007 | 1 | 0 | Chainda Bombers |
23 | GK | Hendrix Kanyunglu | 23 June 2007 | 0 | 0 | Kafue Celtic |
2 | DF | Josiah Kabandula | 18 December 2007 | 0 | 0 | Napsa Stars |
3 | DF | Chimuka Lweendo | 8 May 2008 | 1 | 0 | Atletico Lusaka |
4 | DF | Milimo Nalumango | 3 September 2007 | 0 | 0 | DFI Bad Aibling |
5 | DF | Charles Kampamba | 15 November 2007 | 1 | 0 | SATE Academy |
10 | DF | Aaron Simpasa | 22 November 2006 | 1 | 0 | Kafue Celtic |
12 | DF | David Hamansemya | 24 June 2007 | 1 | 0 | Shamuel |
19 | DF | Sekanji Siame | 22 March 2006 | 1 | 0 | Konkola Blades |
21 | DF | Jonathan Kalimina | 24 November 2008 | 1 | 0 | Kafue Celtic |
6 | MF | Aaron Phiri | 17 June 2006 | 1 | 0 | Kafue Celtic |
7 | MF | Josim Sikazwe | 13 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | Kamanya |
8 | MF | Samson Malaya | 6 January 2006 | 1 | 0 | Atletico Lusaka |
9 | MF | Emmanuel Mwanza | 25 December 2006 | 1 | 0 | Kafue Celtic |
15 | MF | Obvious Mwaliteta Jr. | 15 May 2006 | 1 | 0 | Cubs |
25 | MF | Bunonge Bunonge | 7 January 2007 | 0 | 0 | Nangweshi Pirates |
11 | FW | Lineker Mbesuma | 14 July 2007 | 1 | 0 | Jomo Cosmos |
14 | FW | Joseph Liteta | 22 January 2006 | 1 | 0 | Atletico Lusaka |
17 | FW | Marcel Zimba | 11 April 2006 | 1 | 0 | Atletico Lusaka |
18 | FW | Stanley Nyamikwe | 2 October 2008 | 1 | 0 | |
20 | FW | Luketekelo Kapowa | 10 September 2007 | 0 | 0 | Morkved Sports |