Patrick Phiri has named his starting 11 to face Congo-Brazzaville in a Ghana 2008 Africa Cup Group 11 qualifier at Konkola stadium in Chililabombwe on Saturday.
Phiri will start eight foreign-based players led by the attacking trio of Collins Mbesuma, Jacob Mulenga and Christopher Katongo.
The Zambia coach has also handed a debut cap to Zesco United left-back Willie Chinyama who replaces Zanaco defender Joseph Musonda who has been ruled out due to illness.
Kennedy Mweene of South Africa division 1 club Free State Stars has been picked to start in goals ahead of Zanaco goalkeeper George Kolala.
Nothing but a win for 3rd placed Zambia on 4 points from three games over visitors and second placed Congo who are on 5 points will help keep Zambia in the hunt for the top spot currently occupied by South Africa who lead on 7 points.
Both Zambia and Congo will be especially keeping a very close ear to happenings in Durban where South Africa host bottom of the table Chad with a win their for the home side putting them firmly as favorites to qualify for next years Ghana finals.
ZAMBIA:
Kennedy Mweene, Clive Hachilensa, Willie Chinyama, Billy Mwanza, Elijah Tana, Mark Sinyangwe, Christopher Katongo, Rainford Kalaba, Collins Mbesuma, Jacob Mulenga, Felix Katongo.
Subs: George Kolala, Ignatius Lwipa, Songwe Chalwe, James Chamanga, Kennedy Nkethani, Dube Phiri.
Referee: Abdel Kalid Raham (Sudan).