Chipolopolo Begin Camp Ahead Of Algeria Qualifier

Zambia's senior national football team will open a local training camp on 16 September as preparations begin for the opening round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Football Association of Zambia Communications Manager Sydney Mungala said the Chipolopolo Boys would face Algeria in Algiers on 25 September in their first qualifying fixture, before meeting Togo on 29 September in their second.

Mr Mungala said official training would commence on 21 September, ahead of the squad's departure for Algeria.

He said Coach George Lwandamina and his technical staff would use the training period to assess the players and refine the team's tactical approach ahead of both matches.