Dec 10 : Zambia included four teenagers in their 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as coach Moses Sichone announced his selection on Wednesday.

Centre back David Hamansenya, who made his debut in a friendly against South Africa last month, was named for the tournament in Morocco along with fellow 18-year-old Eliya Mandanji who won a first cap against Angola last month.

The 19-year-old pair of Joseph Liteta, who has yet to win a cap but made his Serie A debut for Cagliari in October, and Israeli-based midfielder Joseph Sabobo Banda are also included.

There are 14 players who remain from the last Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast two years ago when Zambia did not make it past the first round after collecting two points in their three group games.

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