Zambia national under-17 football team
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| Nickname | Junior Chipolopolo | ||
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| Association | FAZ | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Head coach |  Chris Kaunda | ||
| Captain | Patson Daka | ||
| FIFA code | ZAM | ||
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| First international | |||
 Zambia 3–0 Lesotho  (Lusaka, Zambia; 1984) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Zambia 9–0 Mauritius  (Lusaka, Zambia; 18 September 1988) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
Zambia 0–4 South Africa  (Harare, Zimbabwe; 12 September 2025) | |||
| U-17 Africa Cup of Nations | |||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2015) | ||
| Best result | Quarter-final (2025) | ||
| COSAFA U-17 Youth Championship | |||
| Appearances | 10 (first in 1994) | ||
| Best result |  Champions (2017), (2019), (2020), and (2024) | ||
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2025) | ||
| Best result | Round of 32 (2025) | ||
The Zambia national under-17 football team is the youth football team which represents Zambia founded in 1929.[1] The team, nicknamed the Junior Chipolopolo, represents the country in international under-17 matches and is controlled by the Football Association of Zambia. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and FIFA U-17 World Cup and develop the players for the main national team Chipolopolo.
FIFA U-17 World Cup
They qualified for the maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2025 after advancing to the quarter finals of the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.[2][3]
COSAFA U-17 Cup
In 2016, they were disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship because two players were found to have been over the age of 17.[4]
Competitive record
FIFA U-17 World Cup
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African U-17 Championship
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CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers
| CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers | |||||||||
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| Appearances: 0 / 5 | |||||||||
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 1985 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1987 | Withdrew | ||||||||
| 1989 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1991 | |||||||||
| 1993 | did not enter | ||||||||
| Total | - | - | |||||||
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | William Zulu | 8 February 2010 (aged 15) | Blaze Sporting Academy |
| 2 | DF | George Mwale | 20 March 2009 (aged 16) | Young Crocs |
| 3 | DF | Andrew Mwape | 20 August 2008 (aged 16) | Young Zanaco |
| 4 | FW | Chama Chansa | 27 March 2009 (aged 16) | Young Zanaco |
| 5 | MF | Gabriel Phiri | 7 August 2008 (aged 16) | Napsa Stars |
| 6 | MF | Bongani Ndhlovu | 24 October 2008 (aged 16) | Young Zanaco |
| 7 | FW | Robert Banda | 26 May 2008 (aged 16) | Athletico Lusaka FC |
| 8 | MF | Steven Lungu | 22 June 2010 (aged 14) | Morkved Sports Club |
| 9 | FW | Abel Nyongo | 5 September 2008 (aged 16) | Athletico Lusaka FC |
| 10 | MF | Nthasilwe Malupande | 15 November 2009 (aged 15) | Young Crocs |
| 11 | MF | James Sibeene | 25 April 2008 (aged 16) | Lusaka Sports Academy |
| 12 | DF | Vicent Mutondo | 5 February 2008 (aged 17) | Central City |
| 13 | FW | Daniel Silubonde | 16 July 2008 (aged 16) | Morkved Sports Club |
| 14 | DF | Saviour Mwansa | 19 April 2008 (aged 16) | Young Crocs |
| 15 | MF | Nkotami Chmwemwe | 14 February 2008 (aged 17) | Mpongwe United |
| 16 | GK | Rogers Simumba | 1 August 2008 (aged 16) | Shamuel Soccer Academy |
| 17 | FW | Mapalo Simute | 19 March 2009 (aged 16) | Mkushi Rising Stars |
| 18 | GK | Christo Chitambala | 15 September 2009 (aged 15) | Eromac FC |
| 19 | DF | Billy Daka | 31 December 2008 (aged 16) | Nkwazi FC |
| 20 | DF | Jonathan Kalimina | 24 November 2008 (aged 16) | Kafue Celtic |
| 21 | FW | Mike Mutale | 14 May 2008 (aged 16) | Makeni All Stars |
| 22 | MF | Kelvin Mulenga | 1 January 2009 (aged 16) | Forest Rangers |
| 23 | MF | Joseph Zulu | 2 March 2009 (aged 16) | Nangweshi Pirates |
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2025
| 30 October Friendly | Zambia | 3–0 |  New Caledonia | United Arab Emirates |
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| 4 November 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Indonesia  | v | Zambia | Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| 18:45 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: Aspire Zone (Pitch 8), Al Rayyan |
| 7 November 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Zambia | v |  Honduras | Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| 18:45 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: Aspire Zone (Pitch 7), Al Rayyan |
| 10 November 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Zambia | v |  Brazil | Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| 17:45 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: Aspire Zone (Pitch 8), Al Rayyan |
