Zambia national under-17 football team

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Zambia Under-17
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Nickname(s) Junior Chipolopolo
Association FAZ
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Flag of Zambia.svg Chris Kaunda
Captain Patson Daka
FIFA code ZAM
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First colours
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First international
Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg  Zambia 3–0 Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho (1966-1987).svg
(Lusaka, Zambia; 1984)
Biggest win
Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg  Zambia 9–0 Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg
(Lusaka, Zambia; 18 September 1988)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg  Zambia 0–3 Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg
(Lusaka, Zambia; 20 January 1989)
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 2015 )
Best resultQuarter-final (2025)
COSAFA U-17 Youth Championship
Appearances10 (first in 1994)
Best resultGold medal icon.svg Champions (2017), (2019), (2020), and (2024)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2025 )

The Zambia national under-17 football team is the youth football team which represents Zambia founded in 1929. [1] The team, nicknamed the Junior Chipolopolo, represents the country in international under-17 matches and is controlled by the Football Association of Zambia. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and FIFA U-17 World Cup and develop the players for the main national team Chipolopolo.

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History

FIFA U-17 World Cup

They qualified for the maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2025 after advancing to the quarter finals of the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. [2] [3]

COSAFA U-17 Cup

In 2016, they were disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship because two players were found to have been over the age of 17. [4]


Competitive record

CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers
Appearances: 0 / 5
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAGD
1985 did not qualify
1987 Withdrew
1989 did not qualify
1991
1993 did not enter
Total--       

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK William Zulu (2010-02-08)8 February 2010 (aged 15) Flag of Zambia.svg Blaze Sporting Academy
22 DF George Mwale (2009-03-20)20 March 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Crocs
32 DF Andrew Mwape (2008-08-20)20 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Zanaco
44 FW Chama Chansa (2009-03-27)27 March 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Zanaco
53 MF Gabriel Phiri (2008-08-07)7 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Napsa Stars
63 MF Bongani Ndhlovu (2008-10-24)24 October 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Zanaco
74 FW Robert Banda (2008-05-26)26 May 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Athletico Lusaka FC
83 MF Steven Lungu (2010-06-22)22 June 2010 (aged 14) Flag of Zambia.svg Morkved Sports Club
94 FW Abel Nyongo (2008-09-05)5 September 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Athletico Lusaka FC
103 MF Nthasilwe Malupande (2009-11-15)15 November 2009 (aged 15) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Crocs
113 MF James Sibeene (2008-04-25)25 April 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Lusaka Sports Academy
122 DF Vicent Mutondo (2008-02-05)5 February 2008 (aged 17) Flag of Zambia.svg Central City
134 FW Daniel Silubonde (2008-07-16)16 July 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Morkved Sports Club
142 DF Saviour Mwansa (2008-04-19)19 April 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Young Crocs
153 MF Nkotami Chmwemwe (2008-02-14)14 February 2008 (aged 17) Flag of Zambia.svg Mpongwe United
161 GK Rogers Simumba (2008-08-01)1 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Shamuel Soccer Academy
174 FW Mapalo Simute (2009-03-19)19 March 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Mkushi Rising Stars
181 GK Christo Chitambala (2009-09-15)15 September 2009 (aged 15) Flag of Zambia.svg Eromac FC
192 DF Billy Daka (2008-12-31)31 December 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Nkwazi FC
202 DF Jonathan Kalimina (2008-11-24)24 November 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Kafue Celtic
214 FW Mike Mutale (2008-05-14)14 May 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Makeni All Stars
223 MF Kelvin Mulenga (2009-01-01)1 January 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Forest Rangers
233 MF Joseph Zulu (2009-03-02)2 March 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Zambia.svg Nangweshi Pirates

See also

References

  1. "Zambia - Zambia Under 17 - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway".
  2. "Late Daka strike sees Zambia advance and secure FIFA U-17 World Cup place". Late Daka strike sees Zambia advance and secure FIFA U-17 World Cup place. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  3. "Zambia advance to the quarter finals, qualify to the U17 World Cup - ZamFoot". zambianfootball.co.zm. 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  4. "Zambia disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships".