Soccer analysts have welcomed the 38-member provisional squad called to the national team by Chipolopolo Interim Coach, George Lwandamina, ahead of the Four Nations Tournament.

The tournament will be staged in Francistown, Botswana, from 23rd to 31st March 2026, and will feature Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and host Botswana.

The soccer analyst, Yotham Mwanza, said the upcoming tournament will play a crucial role in preparing the national team for international competitions, including World Cup qualifiers.

He said the coach has called most of the experienced players who participated in the previous AFCON in Morocco, citing Leicester City striker, Patson Daka, and Saudi Arabia-based, Fashion Sakala.

Meanwhile, another Soccer analyst, Samson Banda, noted that the blend of experienced players and emerging talent in the squad could bring new energy to the team as it prepares for upcoming assignments.