- Zambian star midfielder Edward Chilufya is set to miss the all decisive game against the Super Eagles in Uyo
- The Zambia national team has flown to Nigeria in preparation for the tie
- A victory for the Super Eagles will guarantee qualifications for the Russia 2018 world cup
Zambian star midfielder Edward Chilufya will miss the all decisive tie against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo.
Team Manager Chris Chibuye confirmed to Faz Football from the team base in Accra that Sweden based Edward Chilufya will not be part of the team as his work permit matters were yet to be finalized after signing a contract on turning 18 years.
Zambian star midfielder Edward Chilufya out of Nigeria clash
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Mwepu, who stars for FC Liefering in Austria closes up the number of foreign based players with the exception of Patson Daka who will join the squad in Abuja on Wednesday.
All but two of the nine foreign based players summoned to camp have joined giving Chris Chibuye enough time to work with his arsenals.
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The team will head to Nigeria tomorrow Wednesday, October 5, ahead of Saturday's clash.
NAIJ.com reported earlier that the Super Eagles are in top form as Odion Ighalo got a hatrick and Kelechi Iheanacho got a brace in their training match.
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Source: Sports.naij.com
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 4 October 2017