Zambia’s Copper Bullets have intensified training ahead of an epic encounter with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The team will open their 2018 Russia World Cup qualification route with a home match on the 9th of October against Nigeria.

After resting the entire day on Sunday and Monday morning, the Zambia national football team is currently holding a training session at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The local players have been joined in training by 5 foreign based players – Kennedy Mweene, Collins Mbesuma, Nathan Sinkala, Chongo Kabaso and Winston Kalengo.

Rainford Kalaba, Stopilla Sunzu, Chisamba Lungu and Lewis Macha are expected to join camp on Tuesday.

Chipolopolo final Squad list for the Nigeria encounter

Goalkeepers: Jacob Banda (Zesco United) , Allan Chibwe (Power Dynamos), Kennedy Mweene
(Mamelodi Sundowns/RSA);

Defenders: Kabaso Chongo (TP Mazembe/DRC) Stoppila Sunzu (Lille /FRA), Simon Silwamba (Zesco United) , George Chilufya (Zanaco) ,
Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), Fackson Kapumbu (Zanaco), Lawrence Chungu (Power Dynamos)

Midfielders: Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe/DRC), Kondwani Mtonga (Zesco United), Fwayo Tembo
(Power Dynamos), John Ching’andu (Zesco United), Clatus Chama (Zesco United), Rodrick Kabwe (Zanaco), Nathan Sinkala (TP Mazembe/
DRC), Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural/RUS)

Strikers: Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United), Winston Kalengo (AC Leopards /Congo), Collins Mbesuma (Highlands Park/RSA), Lewis Macha (Kaizer Chiefs/RSA)