Grant calls Ricky Banda, Mwansa for World Cup Qualifiers

Red Arrows striker Ricky Banda has joined the national team camp in Lusaka after being handed a late call up.

Chipolopolo Boys coach Avram Grant has also drafted in Green Buffaloes goalkeeper Francis Mwansa.

The duo spotted at the National Heroes Stadium during Thursday’s training session.

Banda has scored 10 league goals plus 4 goals in Absa Cup to help Arrows to a league and cup double.

Mwansa was part of Zambia’s African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier in the year.

European based stars led by Patson Daka have also joined camp.

Others in camp are Miguel Chaiwa, Kings Kangwa, Lubambo Musonda, Emmanuel Banda and Frankie Musonda.

Far East based Evans Kangwa is also in camp.

Zambia will face Morocco on June 7 in Adagir before hosting Tanzania on June 11 in Ndola.