Zambia have named a 23-man squad for the all important FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Chipolopolo, who are currently camping in Ghana for the 7 October encounter, are hell bend in making their first World Cup appearance by defeating Nigeria at the Godwill Akpabio International Stadium.
Zambia coach, Wedson Nyirenda has kept faith in the squad that defeated Algeria home and away in early September.
According to Zambianfootball.co.zm Nyirenda has invited Spartak Moscow striker Fashion Sakala who just served a one-match suspension and 2016/17 UEFA Youth league winner, Patson Daka who scored for Salzburg on 21 September.
Other invited players include newly signed Orlando Pirates striker Justin Shonga and Brian Mwila from Platinum stars.
Nigeria defeated Zambia 2-1 in the first leg of the qualifiers in Ndola but they keep their Russia hope alive by defeating Algeria home and away.
Zambia are second in African qualifying Group B with seven points, while Nigeria lead the group with 10 points.
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