ZAMBIA national futsal team coach Andrea Cristoforetti has named a 17-man squad for a training camp in Lusaka as the team prepares for two international friendly matches against South Africa. Cristoforetti opted to retain his faith in the core group of players who represented Zambia at the Thailand Invitational Tournament in Bangkok early this year, underlining his desire for continuity as the team builds towards the next competitive phase. The two friendly matches will be played at the Automotive Futsal Arena between December 19 and 21. The fixtures form a key part of Zambia’s preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for next year, offering valuable match practice and an opportunity to strengthen team cohesion ahead of the...