FC MUZA striker Andrew Phiri has returned to training after an extended period away from the club during the transfer window, Bolanews has learned.

Phiri, who has one year left on the two-year contract he signed last season, was reportedly attempting to force a move away from the Mazabuka-based Zambian Super League side during the recently concluded summer transfer window.

The striker, who has been the club’s most reliable source of goals, is yet to make his first appearance this season. With four matches already played, FC MUZA has struggled to find their form, recording two losses, one draw, and one win.

The return of head coach Lameck Banda, after a year away coaching Lumwana Radiants and Prison Leopards, has not been smooth.

His team failed to score in the opening three games, suffering a 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Nchanga Rangers, a 0-0 draw against a 10-man Mufulira Wanderers, and a loss to defending champions Red Arrows before finally securing a 3-1 victory over newly promoted Indeni Football Club.

Bolanews understands that Phiri attended the team’s training session on Monday in Mazabuka as they prepare to face Forest Rangers away on Sunday. His return provides a much-needed boost to Lameck Banda’s attacking options as the club looks to turn their season around.

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