The former Orlando Pirates boss has named a packed squad for Chipolopolo's upcoming friendlies, but Bucs forward Justin Shonga and the recently-released Augustine Mulenga were both overlooked.
Among the other notable absentees are Red Bull Salzburg duo Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu, who have not been released by their club due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, and Mwape Musonda, who has been excused while he finalises a move to the United Arab Emirates.
Goalkeepers: Jackson Kakunta (Power Dynamos), Sebastian Mwange (Green Eagles) Lameck Siame (Kabwe Warriors)
Defenders: Kondwani Chimboni Zachariah Chilongoshi (Power Dynamos), Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Luka Banda (Napsa Stars), Dominic Changda (Kabwe Warriors), Kabaso Chongo Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe)
Midfielders: Benson Sakala Godfrey Ngwenya (Power Dynamos), Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco), Gozon Mutale (Green Eagles), Leonard Mulenga (Green Buffaloes), Thomas Zulu (Nkwazi), Klings Kangwa (Arsenal Tula), Lubambo Musona (Slask Wroclaw), Edward Chilufya (Djurgardens)
Forwards: Amity Shamende (Green Eagles), Chaniza Zulu (Lumwana Radiants), Kelvin Mubanga Bruce Musakanya (Zesco United), Collins Sikombe (Napsa Stars), Emmanuel Chabula (Nkwazi), Akakulubelwa Mwachiyaba (Kabwe Warriors), Fashion Sakala (KV Oostende), Evans Kangwa (Arsenal Tula), Gampani Lungu (SuperSport United)
Zambia kick off their international break with a clash against Malawi in Lusaka on Wednesday afternoon, before taking on Kenya in Nairobi on Friday and South Africa on Sunday.