The U23 Chipolopolo boys have qualified to the Egypt 2019 AFCON after beating Congo Brazzaville five goals to four on aggregate.

The squad commonly known as the ‘Bola na Lesa’ (football with God) team were held to a three all draw by the Congolese side in the last match of the final round of qualification in that country.

The Chipolopolo boys beat Brazzaville by two goals to one in the first leg against Congo.

The final three teams at the Egypt U23 AFCON finals will automatically qualify to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Zambia last participated at the Olympics in 1988