Six players excused for Japan

Zambia National Team Coach Patrice Beamulle has excused six players from the 30-man provincial squad for the Japan-Zambia international friendly game because of club commitments.

These are Rainford Kalaba, Kabaso Chongo and Given Singuluma Ronald Kampamba, Evans Kangwa and Christopher Munthali who have been excused to concentrate on their clubs’ continental assignment.

The Chipolopolo Boys will play the Blue Samurai in Tampa Florida on June 6 at the Raymond James stadium in the United States of America.

The provision squad sees the return of Jacob Mulenga and midfielders Mukuka Mulenga and Kennedy Mudenda.

Skipper Christopher Katongo,Stoppila Sunzu,Nathan Sinkala and Emmanuel Mayuka have also been named.

Others are Isaac Chansa, Chisamba Lungu,Hichani Himoonde,Joshua Titima and Kennedy Mweene.