FAZ, MTN give fans chance to name Chipolopo squad

SUN SPORTS writes @SunZambian THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the Chipolopolo vs the fans team of the choice initiative as part of the preparation for the CHAN tournament. Fans will have an opportunity to select a team of their choice from players that are not part of coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s squad […]

FAZ, MTN give fans chance to name Chipolopo squad
SUN SPORTS writes @SunZambian THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the Chipolopolo vs the fans team of the choice initiative as part of the preparation for the CHAN tournament. Fans will have an opportunity to select a team of their choice from players that are not part of coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s squad through an online poll. “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) in conjunction with MTN Zambia will host an All-Stars Fans’ Select side versus the Chipolopolo as part of the final putsch for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that kicks-off in Cameroon on January 16, 2021.” Participants in the poll will have to send a message (SMS) comprising their best XI squad to 333 on the MTN network. Fans will have to send the player’s surname and initials for the forename to make their choice. The poll will run-up to Friday, December 25, 2020, with the selected squad set to be announced on Saturday. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala in confirming the development to FAZ Media said the match will give players an opportunity for a late inclusion. “We are pleased to announce a fan’s poll for a select Zambia side that will see the selected national team players feature against a squad picked by fans. Fans are encouraged to utilize the SMS option on the MTN network and provide their preferred best XI,” FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala told FAZ media. “The match is also an opportunity for any prospective late-minute inclusion in the Cameroon bound squad.” The game will be played on 28th December 2020 at Nkoloma Stadium. Zambia is part of the 16 African countries that will be at the CHAN and are grouped with Guinea, Tanzania, and Namibia. The tournament runs from January 16 to February 10.