Zambia drop potent Mbesuma

11 January 2008 - 02:00
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Former Kaizer Chiefs' striker Collins Mbesuma was the surprise exclusion in the Zambian squad to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana from January 20 to February 10. The Turkey-based Mbesuma was dropped from the team by caretaker coach Patrick Phiri in Morocco yesterday due to an injury.

Former Kaizer Chiefs' striker Collins Mbesuma was the surprise exclusion in the Zambian squad to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana from January 20 to February 10. The Turkey-based Mbesuma was dropped from the team by caretaker coach Patrick Phiri in Morocco yesterday due to an injury.

Zambia are scheduled to leave Morocco on Sunday and fly directly to Ghana for the final build-up, becoming the first country to arrive in the country for the tournament. - Sowetan