Chipolopolo stand-in coach Moses Sichone has named 2012 Africa Cup winning defender Stoppilla Sunzu in the provisional squad for the Israel friendly.

Sunzu who plays for Cangzhou Mighty Lions in the Chinese Super League is part of the 24-member provisional squad for the November 17 international friendly.

Sichone has summoned a blend of youth for the Holy Land assignment which is part of preparations for the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that resume in March next year.

Others making a return are Czech Republic based Benson Sakala and Kondwani Chiboni while Patson Daka, Fashion Sakala, Lubambo Musonda, Emmanuel Banda, Kings Kangwa and Frankie Musonda are among the high-profile call-ups.

FAZ Media understands that the match will be played at the Petach Tikva Stadium.

By Nchimunya Ng’andu Bobby