(FAZ) Sixteen Zambians have made the cut for the 2026 FIFA panel after undergoing rigorous scrutiny.
According to the list shared by the FAZ Referees Department, six Zambians will be lined up for central referee duties while 10 will be serving as assistant referees.
The central referees are Hillary Hambaba, Chola Chansa, Charles Ng’andwe, Chanshi Kasongo, Gloria Sambumba and Patricia Banda.
Team candidates have made the cut for the assistant referee role.
Only Diana Chikotesha has been successfully made it for Video Assistant Refereeing duties.
The successful candidates will be the only ones considered for CAF and FIFA assignments in 2026.
REFEREES
Hillary Hambaba, Chola Chansa, Charles Ng’andwe, Chanshi Kasongo, Gloria Sambumba, Patricia Banda
ASSISTANT REFEREES
Thomas Kaela, Meck Zulu, Trywell Nyirenda, Francis Swaba, Alick Njovu, Warren Mulenga, Diana Chikotesha, Nancy Kasitu, Lumbizai Musawa, Beauty Siatontola VARDiana Chikotesha