The return of Patson Daka, who has resumed training at Leicester City after recovering from ankle surgery following an injury he sustained during the preseason, thrilled the majority of Zambians. The Chipopolo stars has started light training, according to his club.
Here is a roundup of performances by Zambian players abroad, both male and female.
Kangwa continues with impressive form in Isaerel
For the second consecutive league match, Kings Kangwa chipped in with an assist, putting on a clinic in the middle of the park against Hapoel Jerusalem.
The midfielder registered three shots on target, created three chances, won two fouls, and had a 100% dribble success rate and 90% pass accuracy.
Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda win NWSL Shield, Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya record assists.
Copper Queens skipper Barbra Banda inspired Orlando Pride to their first-ever NWSL Shield on Monday morning. She has recorded 13 goals and six assists in the United States top flight so far.
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Her compatriot, Grace Chanda who is sidelined with an injury was also part of the celebrations.
Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya both registered assists in the NWSL and Liga Mx Femenil, respectively.
Mutandwa features against Juventus, Liteta gets first start in Italy.
Chipolopolo striker Kingston Mutandwa made a 15-minute cameo for Cagliari Calcio in their 1-1 draw at Juventus on Sunday.
The striker is set to replace injured duo Lameck Banda and Edward Chilufya in the provisional Chipolopolo squad for the AfCON qualifiers against Chad.
His compatriot Joseph Liteta made his first start for Cagliari U20 in the Primavera 1 against Cesena, lasting 45 minutes on the pitch.
Chikola starts in Spain while Mwepu watches from the bench.
Peter Chikola was named in Cadiz B’s starting XI for the first time this season as they locked horns with Juventud Torremolinos in the Segunda Federacion. The Kafue Celtic product was a menace to the opposition with his early long-range shot kissing the woodwork following a save from the goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, Francisco Mwepu was unfielded for Cadiz in La Liga 2, as they lost 3-1 to Huesca at the El Alcaroz stadium. The striker will now turn his attention to the AfCON qualifiers against Chad, hoping to lead the frontline in the absence of Patson Daka.
Xiomara Mapepa scores first goal in Russia.
Mapepa finally got off the mark for her new club, Krylya Sovetov, scoring her first league goal on her fourth appearance.
The Zambian winger found the back of the net just 18 minutes after coming on as a halftime substitute, scoring an equalizer against Rubin Kazan WFC.
Lubambo suffers knock in Germany
The Chipolopolo captain walked off with an injury in the 82nd minute of an enthralling 2-2 draw between 1. FC Magdeburg and SG Furth. Both sides gave away ridiculous penalties in the match when Furth’s Gideon Jung and Magdeburg’s Daniel Heber both picked up the ball while it was still in play.
Frankie Musonda featured for 55 minutes in Ayr United’s 2-0 defeat to Falkirk in the Scottish Championship, while Czech-based midfielder Benson Sakala kept a clean sheet for Madla Boleslav in a goalless draw with Banik Ostrava.
