Zambia national under-23 football team
Nickname(s) | Junior Chipolopolo | ||
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Association | FAZ | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | n/a | ||
FIFA code | ZAM | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Daejeon, South Korea; 17 September 1988) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Gwangju, South Korea; 21 September 1988) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Gwangju, South Korea; 25 September 1988) | |||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 1988) | ||
Best result | Quarter-finals (1988) | ||
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2015) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2015, 2019) | ||
African Games | |||
Appearances | 4 (first in 1995) | ||
Best result | ![]() |
The Zambia National U-23 Football team is the U-23 football team for Zambia founded in 1929.[1] The team, also known as the Youth Chipolpolo, represents the country in international under-23 matches and is controlled by the Football Association of Zambia.[2][3][4]
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification matches.[5]
- Match dates: 22 and 29 October 2022
- Opposition:
Sierra Leone
- Caps and goals correct as of: 21 October 2022
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1GK | Francis Mwansa | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
1GK | Jeban Tembo | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Mathews Chabala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Emmanuel Chembe | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | John Chishimba | (2002-07-19) 19 July 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Brian Musema | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Chikondi Njobvu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Wilson Chisala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Christopher Katongo | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Luwawa Kasoma | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | John Kosamu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Golden Mashata | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Muma Mumba | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Patrick Gondwe | (2002-06-05) 5 June 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Jimmy Mukeya | (2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Joshua Mutale | (2002-01-14) 14 January 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Andrew Phiri | Unknown | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Enock Sakala | (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent results & fixtures
The following is a list of match results from the previous 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss
2018
Malawi
v
Zambia
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Flag_of_Malawi.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malawi.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
20 March 2019 (2019-03-20) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification | Malawi ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi |
14:30 UTC+2 | Report |
| Referee: Imtehaz Heeralall (Mauritius) |
Zambia
v
Malawi
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Flag_of_Malawi.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malawi.svg.png)
24 March 2019 (2019-03-24) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification | Zambia ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia |
15:00 UTC+2 |
| Report | Referee: Blaise Ngwa (Cameroon) |
Zambia
v
Congo
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png)
4 September 2019 (2019-09-04) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification | Zambia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia |
18:00 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Referee: Ibrahim Ben Tsimanohitsy (Madagascar) |
Congo
v
Zambia
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
8 September 2019 (2019-09-08) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification | Congo ![]() | 3–3 | ![]() | Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville, DR Congo |
16:30 UTC+1 | Report | Referee: Isidore Essono Nze (Gabon) |
2019
South Africa
v
Zambia
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
9 November 2019 (2019-11-09) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations Group B | South Africa ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
20:00 UTC+2 | Report (Soccerway) | Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda) |
Zambia
v
Nigeria
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png)
12 November 2019 (2019-11-12) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations Group B | Zambia ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
20:00 UTC+2 |
| Report (Soccerway) | Referee: Slim Belkhouas (Tunisia) |
Ivory Coast
v
Zambia
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg/23px-Flag_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Flag_of_Zambia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Zambia.svg.png)
15 November 2019 (2019-11-15) 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations Group B | Ivory Coast ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
20:00 UTC+2 |
| Report (Soccerway) | Referee: Louis Houngnandande (Benin) |
Competitive records
Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hosts/Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
![]() | Quarter finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Total | 1/32 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
- Prior to the 1992 Olympic Games campaign, the Olympic football tournament was open to full senior national teams.
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Hosts/Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
![]() | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
![]() | Group stage | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |
![]() | Group stage | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Total | 2/3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
All Africa Games
African Games record | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hosts/Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
![]() | Did not enter | |||||||
![]() | Did not enter | |||||||
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
![]() | Runners up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
![]() | Semi-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
![]() | 4th-place | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
![]() | Did not qualify | |||||||
![]() | Did not qualify | |||||||
![]() | Did not qualify | |||||||
Total | 4/11 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 18 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.
References
- ^ "Zambia Olympic team statistics, profile, matches, fixtures, results". Worldfootball.net. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Olympics Football: Zambia's Banda 'wants to become the best in the world'". Goal.com. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Zambia U-23 football team Profile, squad, fixtures, results". International Soccerway. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Zambia Olympic football team statistics, fixtures, results". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Voici la liste des 23 joueurs sélectionnés !" (in French). Fédération Malienne de Football - Facebook. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
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