Basketball in Africa

Central Zone Basketball League (Cezobal) has called 25 players to start preparations for All Stars tournament slated for mid January in Lilongwe.

Cezobal general secretary Herbert Chidaya said they would like to become a force to reckon with.

“We want to end Southern Zone Basketball League (Sozobal) superiority. That effort has already started after Mimbulu (from Cezobal) won the national club championship,” he said.

Chidaya said they have engaged two experienced coaches Durrel Adams and Dean Lungu Jr to drill the side.

“These coaches have what it takes to help us achieve our mission,” he said.

Chidaya said they would instill discipline in the team.

“Players who will report late for training will be sent back and those that will miss a training session will not play in the tournament,” he said.

Meanwhile, the following players have been called for training at a venue to be announced later: Henry Gomani (Alliance One), Albert Simango, Daud Suleiman, Bernard Banda, Mphatso Zilemba (Mimbulu), Willard Lisuwa, Rocky Kaunda (Trojans), Adam Kara, Chimwemwe Mulagha, Tony Kamanga (Blazers), Zewele Kholowa, Robert Kamanga, Limbani Yatina, Takondwa Menueli (Cougars), Lenzo, Kondwani Nyanda (Bayonets), Jeremiah Kamanga (Disciples), Jeff Kumwenda (Blazers/ ABC Lions), Smoke Yamikani (Mdzodzo), Brian Kumwenda, Jim Chakoloma (Pirates), Hope Msowoya, Henry Mwalwana (ABC Lions), Harold Nazombe (Para Tropers) and Aubrey Nyekanyeka (Bunda Buffaloes).