Red Arrows head coach Chisi Mbewe has named his 2021/22 squad after concluding all retention and reinforcement protocols.
The confirmed new signings for the Airmen include goalkeeper Charles Kalumba from Prison Leopards FC, defender Kebson Kamanga from Zanaco FC, and winger Gabriel Miti from National Assembly FC
Young striker Ricky Banda has also joined the Super Division and CAF Confederation envoys on a 3-year loan deal from Jumulo FC.
The Zambia U-20 national team striker will be at Nkoloma until June 2024. The deal is for an undisclosed fee.
Young midfielder Jackson Mphande has also been recalled after a successful loan spell at Malaiti Rangers FC. The Head Coach has further indicated that two more signings will be concluded in due course to complete the squad.
Red Arrows FC is currently in Ndola for a ten-day-long pre-season where they are expected to play a series of friendly matches.
The Airmen this afternoon played Tanzanian giants Azam FC in an international friendly at Levy Mwanawasa which they won 4-0 thanks to goals from Sadamm Yussuf Phiri, Kayembe Alidor, Alassane Diarra, and defender Nicksom Mubili.
Red Arrows will face Young Buffaloes of Eswatini in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Should Arrows get past this stage they will face Angolan outfit CD Primeiro de Agosto.
RED ARROWS FC 2021/22 SEASON SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS
1.Yasin Mugabi
2.Ken Mumba
3.Jeban Tembo
4.Charles Kalumba
DEFENDERS
5.Chiteta Kwalombota
6.Chewe Mukuka
7.Benedict Chepeshi (C)
8.Joseph Lungu
9.Prosper Chiluya
10.Stanford Mushanga
11.Elvis Bissong
12.Nickson Mubili
13.Tresor Tshibwabwa
14.Kebson Kamanga
MIDFIELDERS
15.Jackson Mphande
16.George Simbayambaya
17.Allan Kapila
18.George Mandu
19.Mukuka Kafula
20.Saddam Yusuf Phiri
21.Francis Simwanza
22.Alassane Diarra
23.Stanley Nshimbi
24.Tresor Ilunga
25.Siwale Mwiza
26.Chrispin Sakulanda
27.Felix Bulaya
28.Gabriel Miti
STRIKERS
29.Hope Katwishi
30.Alidor Kayembe
31.Joseph Phiri
32.James Chamanga
33.Ricky Banda