Both sides were previously in action in September, with Israel losing 2-1 to Malta in a Nations League match, while the African outfit suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali in a friendly game.
Israel will host Zambia in an international friendly at the HaMoshava Stadium on Thursday night. Both sides have not qualified for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as the hosts finished third Group F of the UEFA qualifiers, having collected 16 points from 10 games, seven points adrift of second-placed Scotland, who went through to the playoffs. Zambia, meanwhile, managed to secure only a third-place finish in Group B of African qualifiers. Both sides were previously in action in September, with Israel losing 2-1 to Malta in a Nations League match, while the African outfit suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali in a friendly game.
MATCH-DAY
International Friendly Match
Israel 🇮🇱 vs Zambia 🇿🇲
🕤20:30 Hrs
🏟HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva
📺 – To be Confirmed pic.twitter.com/DKDTC4wY1G
— #Mr-Zambian-Football (@Mubajnr) November 17, 2022
Israel probable starting lineup: Glazer, Dasa, Davidzada, Goldberg, Vitor, Peretz, Glazer, Natcho, Weissman, Altman, Baribo
Zambia probable starting lineup: Nsabata, Chepeshi, Chanda, Mwape, Mayembe, Kampamba, Kabwe, Chama, Banda, Daka, Kangwa
Opponents | Score |
Malta | 2-1 (L) |
Albania | 2-1 (W) |
Iceland | 2-2 (D) |
Albania | 1-2 (L) |
Iceland | 2-2 (D) |
Zambia
Opponents | Score |
Mali | 1-0 (L) |
Mozambique | 0-1 (L) |
Mozambique | 0-0 (D) |
Comoros | 2-1 (W) |
Ivory Coast | 3-1 (L) |
The international friendly match between Israel and Zambia will take place at
HaMoshava Stadium on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
Israel vs Zambia | Key details |
Date | November 17 (Israel) |
Venue | HaMoshava Stadium |
Kickoff time in Israel | 8:30 pm (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in Zambia | 8:30 pm (Thursday) |
For the Football fans in Israel, live telecast of the match will be available on 5Sport network. Meanwhile, those in Zambia can catch the live action via Star times app..