Zambia COSAFA team Coach Chisi Mbewe, is confident that his team will successfully defend the COSAFA Cup title this year.

Speaking shortly before departure for South Africa for the Championship, Mbewe said he hopes to lead Zambia to a strong potential third straight cup title by maintaining   a disciplined and united team throughout the tournament.

Mbewe who was recently appointed to lead Zambia national team at this year’s Hollywood bets COSAFA Cup tournament said there will be stiff competition from group B with Zimbabwe who will try to beat Zambia but added that his side is equal to the task.

He said he will give chances to players that have not participated in the tournament before to also showcase their talent.

And two times COSAFA winner Albert Kangwanda, who is the captain of the side said he aims to score more goals this time compared to last year’s tournament where he scored 3 goals.

Kangwanda said the team will also aim to win the first game which will serve as motivation to push through the group stages.

Meanwhile, Midfielder Kelvin Kapumbu, said the tournament will not be easy, going there as defending champions but through team spirit and concentration they will be able to triumph over any team.

Zambia will play their group B opener against Kenya tomorrow before facing Zimbabwe three days later and wind up with a game against Comoros Island on 2nd July.

The tournament will run from 26th June to 7th July 2024