Eight Chipolopolo players ruled out of AFCON qualifier against Chad

Eight players from Zambia’s national soccer team have been sidelined due to injuries ahead of Tuesday’s Group G AFCON qualifier against Chad.

The injured list included Patson Daka, Edward Chilufya, Lameck Banda, Lubambo Musonda, Stoppilla Sunzu, Lawrence Mulenga, Clatous Chama, and Evans Kangwa, leaving the team short-handed.

The Chipolopolo boys have set up camp in Yaoundé as they prepare for the qualifier, which could be crucial to maintaining their second-place position in the group.

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president, Andrew Kamanga, assured fans that the team had strong replacements ready to step up.

“This presents a perfect opportunity for the replacements to rise to the occasion,” Kamanga said, adding that despite the setbacks, the team is focused on securing back-to-back AFCON qualifications.

Kamanga also emphasized the importance of fans’ support, urging them to rally behind the team.

Meanwhile, Zambia’s under-17 women’s national team began their FIFA World Cup campaign in Santo Domingo with a match against Brazil.

The team is camped in Santiago as part of their preparations for the tournament.

Kamanga expressed confidence in their future, noting the potential to develop future Copper Queens stars.

Additionally, Kamanga congratulated Zambia’s under-15 boys’ schools team for finishing as runners-up at the Cosafa CAF Schools tournament in Namibia.

He acknowledged the challenges faced by the ministries of education and sports, which prevented the girls’ team from participating in the tournament.

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