By FAZ Media The Zambia U-17 Men’s National Team has departed Lusaka for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a pre-tournament international camp ahead of their participation in the World Cup slated for Qatar. The Dennis Makinka-tutored side left the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at exactly 21:30 hours and is expected to set base in Dubai. While in Dubai, the Junior Chipolopolo will play some warm-up matches before the tournament kicks off on November 3, 2025. While in Dubai, Zambia will play New Caledonia and Mexico as part of the team’s pre-tournament camp in Dubai. This is the first time that the Zambia Under-17 Men’s National team has made it to the World Cup and will be looking to impress. The Junior Chipolopolo are in Group H with Brazil, Honduras, and Indonesia. Zambia will open its account on November 4 against Indonesia before facing Honduras three days later and wrapping up with Brazil on November 10. This is the 26-member squad that has travelled to Dubai. Coach Makinka is, however, expected to name his final 21-member squad after the Dubai camp. Goalkeepers Rogers Simumba (Shamuel Football Academy), Wiseman Nkumbu Nyirenda (BillyPro Football Academy), and Christo Chitambala (Red Arrows Football Club). Defenders Jonathan Moomba Kalimina, Saviour Chola Mwanse (both Kafue Celtics Football), Andrew Mwape (Metro Stars Football Academy), James Nene Sibene (Sporting Lusaka), Levyson Banda (Superade Academy) and Pablo Ndalama (Dream Factory Academy) Midfielders Mike Bwalya Mutale (Makeni All Stars), Lucas Daka (Read Football Academy, UK), Nelson Chilemu, Nthasilwe Malupande (both Kafue Celtics Football), Steven Lungu (Morkved Football Academy), Felix Phiri (Alashkert Football Club, Armenia), Mapalo Simute (Mkushi Rising Stars), Gabriel Phiri (NAPSA FC), Bongani Ndhlovu (Metro Stars FC), Lukonde Mwale (SV Huesca FC, Spain), Robert Banda (Athletico Lusaka), Nkotami Chimwemwe (Lumwana Radiants), and Mulenga Kelvin Chipelu (Forest Rangers). Strikers Abel Salim Nyirongo (Athletico Lusaka), Billy Daka (Nkwazi FC), Daniel Silubonde (Morkved FC) and Caleb Musonda (Kafue Celtic FC).
