WEDSON Nyirenda has laid down the marker ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Mozambique, stating that “we don’t need negative energy in the team.” Later this month, Zambia will face Mozambique in a two-legged affair of the final round of qualifiers. It was at this stage where the Mambas eliminated Chipolopolo for the previous competition. Football House has appointed Nyirenda to lead the team, with Nkana legend Beston Chambeshi as his deputy. The pair held their first training session in Lusaka yesterday, with 17 players reporting for camp. Nyirenda, known for his disciplinarian reputation, has already made it clear to the players the importance of the assignment considering that Zambia missed the last tournament. “We just have...

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