Kennedy Musonda a doubt for Zambia ahead of tricky Burundi test

Chipolopolo are currently in second place in Group I with three points from their opening two games.

Interim head coach George Lwandamina led his team to a 3-1 defeat to Group leaders Algeria and a 2-0 win over Togo.

They face a Burundi side at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium with just a solitory point from their 2-2 draw with the table toppers.

Both Musonda and Liteta sat out of Thursday’s training session, with the former recalled following the withdrawal of injured Patson Daka and Kingstone Mutandwa.

Lameck Banda and Gamphani Lungu have also withdrawn through injury.

Young striker Eliya Mandanji has since joined the team in camp and is a potential replacement for Musonda, however, their midfield options are loss obvious, with both Klings Kangwa and Owen Tembo suspended for this tie.

Speaking ahead of the game, Lwandamina said on ZamFoot: "It won't be an easy game, but what I have asked of my players is the element of madness that will give us the edge."

Reflecting on their injury woes, the coach added: "Football is a physical game; there are injuries, but we are not short of replacements. I am sure those who have been brought in have been doing well and working very hard.

"It is an opportunity for them, but I have to rely on the other players. These players we are bringing in have been feeding from the same pot with those who are injured, so I doubt if we have to bring something else. It is the same pot."

"We have this game; it will give us the perimeter. We are ready for this game and the players are ready for the challenge. They know what is at stake. We just have to wait for the game," added the head coach.