Zambia will host Togo in Ndola on Tuesday, 29 September, with both sides seeking a positive result in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The Chipolopolos are aiming to recover from their 3-1 defeat by Algeria in their opening fixture, while Togo travel with confidence after beating Burundi 1-0 at the Stade de Kegue.
The match offers both teams an opportunity to make an early impact in the qualifying campaign. Zambia will hope home advantage can help them respond, while Togo will be looking to build on their narrow victory.
Zambia
Moses Sichone is expected to retain Zambia’s 4-2-3-1 formation as he seeks greater balance and more attacking pressure against the Togolese defence.
The hosts are set to rely on several experienced players as they attempt to put their opening-day loss behind them. Patson Daka, Fashion Sakala and Lameck Banda are expected to operate behind centre-forward Kingstone Mutandwa.
Willard Mwanza is likely to start in goal, with Dominic Chanda, Ricky Chanda, David Hamansenya and Kondwani Chiboni forming the defence.
Miguel Chaiwa and Joseph Liteta are expected to provide the midfield base, while Daka, Sakala and Banda complete the attacking midfield line.
Zambia’s probable XI: Goalkeeper: Willard Mwanza Defenders: Dominic Chanda, Ricky Chanda, David Hamansenya, Kondwani Chiboni Midfielders: Miguel Chaiwa, Joseph Liteta, Patson Daka, Fashion Sakala, Lameck Banda Forward: Kingstone Mutandwa
Togo
Patrice Neveu is also expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 system, although changes could be made to the starting line-up, particularly on the right side.
Those adjustments would be intended to address weaknesses identified during the opening round. Togo’s victory over Burundi has nevertheless given them a stronger platform before the trip to Zambia.
Malcolm Barcola is set to continue in goal. Kevin Boma, Steven Nador, Abdoul Sabourh Bode and Henri Koudossou are the expected defensive quartet.
Sadik Fofana and Djene Dakonam could anchor the midfield, with Karim Dermane, Sharani Zuberu and Yaw Annor positioned behind Kevin Denkey.
Togo’s probable XI: Goalkeeper: Malcolm Barcola Defenders: Kevin Boma, Steven Nador, Abdoul Sabourh Bode, Henri Koudossou Midfielders: Sadik Fofana, Djene Dakonam, Karim Dermane, Sharani Zuberu, Yaw Annor Forward: Kevin Denkey
The listed match odds make Zambia favourites at 1.90. A draw is priced at 3.05, while a Togo victory is offered at 4.00.