The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to inform its members and stakeholders that the Chipolopolo will face world champions Argentina in a high-profile international friendly in Buenos Aires.
Acting FAZ General Secretary Iva Lengwe says the match will be played at the iconic La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Lengwe says the historic clash between Zambia and Argentina is a monumental opportunity for the Chipolopolo to compete with the very best talents in the global game.
He says FAZ will assign the Chipolopolo for the Argentina clash under the stewardship of head coach George Lwandamina while Osward Mutapa will lead an a team comprising local players and some top youthful talents that will form part of the Olympics team at the Botswana 4-Nations Tournament.
“We have received an invitation to play Argentina, and it is an opportunity we simply cannot pass up. When the world champions come calling, you answer. It is a clear sign of the respect Zambia has continued to earn on the global stage. However, since this fixture falls at the same time as the Four Nations Tournament, we have decided to send our local assemblage to Francistown,” said Lengwe.
Lengwe says both squads will be selected based on performances observed during the ongoing training camp in Lusaka.
“Since we have already confirmed to FIFA that we are taking part in the Olympics, the four – nations tournament is a good platform for us to launch preparations for our Olympics team that will consist of both local and foreign – based players. The selection of both teams is expected to be thorough.”
The Francistown – bound squad will leave on March 25 while departure for Bueno Aires is tentatively set for March 27, 2026.
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