Al Fayha confirm Fashion Sakala is not their new captain

Fashion Sakala. (Picture via Twitter/@Alfaihaclub)

Zambian international Fashion Sakala will begin his AFC Champions League campaign tonight with Saudi Pro League side, Al Fayha FC.

Al-Burtuqali opens Group A against Ahal of Turkmenistan.

Sakala, who has already scored three goals and set up another in five games for Fayha, is expected to the attack for his side.

Speaking ahead of the match, the Chipolopolo rapid forward is upbeat about making his debut in the competition.

“The Asian Champions League is a strong and big tournament, and it is a big step for our team. I am happy to participate in it…. And I hope that we get what we want from this participation,” he said.

Meanwhile, in the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot race, Sakala is only two goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who will also be in Champions League action against Persepolis with his Al Nassr side.

The former Rangers FC star is level with Roberto Firmino and Karim Benzema.

Al Fahya qualified for the AFC Champions League after winning the 2021–2023 Saudi Arabia Kings Cup and will look to make an impression.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge September 19, 2023

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Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.