Daka completes the Chipolopolo Squad for Super Eagles

Redbull Salzburg striker Patson Daka has arrived safely in Abuja, Nigeria at around 01:00hrs to complete coach Wedson Nyirenda’s squad to face Nigeria on 7th October in Uyo.

The teen striker who is expected to lead the line for Zambia stayed back at his base in Austria for observation after he picked a knock over the weekend.

Despite still be strapped on his left ankle, Daka was expected to be part of the morning training session in Abuja.

The team is expected to leave for Uyo at midday.

Zambia need a win to stay in contention for a place in Russia 2018.

• Full Squad:

GOALKEEPERS: Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns-RSA), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco), Allan Chibwe (Power Dynamos).

DEFENDERS: Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu (both Zesco United), Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Stoppilla Sunzu (Arsenal Tula -Russia), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), Isaac Shamujompa (Power Dynamos).

MIDFIELDERS: Chisamba Lungu (Alanyaspor-Turkey), Donashano Malama (Nkana), Kondwani Mtonga, Misheck Chaila (both Zesco United), Augustine Mulenga (Zanaco), Enock Mwepu (FC Liefering), John Ching’andu (Zesco United), Roderick Kabwe (Cape Town Ajax), Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco).

STRIKERS: Justin Shonga (Orlando Pirates), Fashion Sakala (Spartak Moscow), Alex Ng’onga (Power Dynamos), Patson Daka (Red Bull Salzburg-Austria).