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Chipolopolo at full strength in Bamako
Ten out of the 13 Chipolopolo Zambia foreign-based call-ups have arrived in Bamako ahead of Friday’s first friendly game against hosts Mali.
Chipolopolo arrived in Mali on September 20 to play two FIFA window friendlies on September 23rd and 26th against their hosts.
Seven home-based players flew into Bamako from Lusaka on Tuesday together with the South African -based duo of goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata and midfielder Roderick Kabwe of Sekhukhune United and TP Mazembe defender Tandi Mwape.
WHO IS ALSO IN CAMP?
Also in camp is the EPL duo of strikers Patson Daka of Leicester City and Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu were both part of Wednesday’s training session.
Glasgow Rangers striker Fashion Sakala including his fellow Scottish-based compatriot, the defender Frankie Musonda of second-tier club Ayr United are also in camp.
Midfielder Edward Chilufya of Midtjylland in Denmark, Miguel Chaiwa of Young Boys in Switzerland, and Emmanuel Banda from Swedish club Djurgarden all trained on Wednesday.
Stand-in coach Moses Sichone is now expecting just two more players to come in.
The Kangwa brothers Evans and Kings of Russian club Arsenal Tula and Red Star Belgrade in Serbia, respectively, were due to land in Bamako by press time.
But Simba SC midfielder Clatous Chama has been excused due to a family matter.
Meanwhile, Daka said it was great to see a full-house heading into Friday’s first game.
“Mali is a very good side with good players, and I think it is going to be a good test for us and also for our confidence,” Daka said.
“It will also give us an indication of the level that we have reached.
“But so far, it is going well, and everyone is looking forward to the game on Friday.”
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