The first leg match against Lesotho on Thursday, according to defender FRANKIE MUSONDA, is crucial to the nation’s hopes of qualifying for the AFCON.
According to MUSONDA, the squad will have the benefit of playing at home in the match scheduled for the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Speaking from the squad’s headquarters in Ndola, MUSONDA expressed his eagerness to give the team his all.
The final set of players with overseas bases is anticipated to arrive in the nation today.

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