Chipolopolo kick off 4 team Invitational Tourney with DR Congo.

George ”Chicken” Lwandamina’s Tutored Chipolopolo will today at 16:00Hours take on the Democratic Republic of Congo .This is in a four team invitational tournament hosted by Angola has part of it’s 40years of Independence Celebration.

The Chipolopolo boss is using this tournament as a preparation platform for Wednesday Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Sudan.The Coach travelled with a total of 24 players.The major inclusion being Cleotus Chota Chama who is making his maiden Chipolopolo call-up.

The host Angola will at 18:30 take on Namibia in the other match of the day.The games will be played at the 11th November Stadium(Angola).

HEAD-TO-HEAD
In 26 total meetings:Zambia(8 wins),DR Congo(7 wins) and (11 draws).Note:Zambia first played DR Congo in 1948 where the Chipolopolo lost 3-2;while the last
meeting was a 1-1draw at AFCON 2015 on january 8th.

RANKING:
Zambia 14th in Africa(71st in the World). DR Congo 10th in Africa(55th in the World). Note:Rankings are as of latest 05/11/15 courtesy of Fifa/coca-cola rankings ( FIFA.com).

WORLD CUP:
Zambia(yet to qualify).
DR Congo(has qualified once in 1974).

AFCON:
Zambia(2012 winners with 16appearances). DR Congo(1968 & 1974 winners with 16appearances).

CHAN:
Zambia(2009 third place with
2appearances).DR Congo(2009 Winners, appearing in all
editions).

Zambia Starting XI vs Congo DR
4-2-3-1:
1. Jacob Banda
18. Boyd Mkandawire
15. Buchizya Mfune
4. Christopher Munthali
21. Dauti Musekwa
2. Donashano Malama
8. Paul Katema
10. Winston Kalengo
17. Mwape Mwelwa
11. Charles Zulu
9. Festus Mbewe