Chipolopolo Boys captain Stopilla Sunzu is likely to miss this weekend’s AFCON qualifier against Mozambique as the towering defender is yet to link with his international teammates in Maputo, Zambianfootball.co.zm understands.
The Football Association of Zambia, FAZ and French Ligue 2 side Sochaux have been embroiled in a club versus country over the availability of the centre back, and late Wednesday, it was agreed by the parties involved that the Chililabombwe born defender travels so that national team Doctor Joseph Kabungo can check on him.
Dr Joseph Kabungo on Wednesday
“We got a report from Sochaux on Monday that Sunzu sustained an injury on Friday during their game and I also had a chat with him. He has a problem with one of his hamstrings.
They were still looking at him from that end [France] yesterday [Tuesday] and Monday. He had a scan done on him and we have a report from his club,” he said.
Kabungo said despite availing them a medical, Sochaux should release the player so that they can also assess the injury.
“They [Sochaux] are supposed to do the right thing by sending the player. We are not against what the club has done but Sunzu is not just a Sochaux player, he is a Zambia national team player and we all have his interest at heart,” he said.
But the ZamFoot Crew reporters at the team’s hotel hasn’t spotted the defender and it now seems coach Honour Janza will go for the partnership of Nyambe Mulenga and Christopher Munthali in central defence.
There’s still chance that Sunzu might feature against Cape Verde in the home game at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium next Wednesday.
Munthali/Nyambe combination-uuummmmh!
i like that,Sunzu already knew zambia will not qualify…it is better for him not to waste plane fare
hahahaaha Zambia has qualified sir! And am happy about that.
good for zambia
Zambia don’t depend on one player
SEIRRA LEONE 1 –REYNARDS ELEPHANTS IVORY COAST -5 AFCON QUALIFICATIONS..
END OF PROCEDINGS.
Munthali is not a stable defender, why not katebe.
Time for Zambia to prove it is not dependant on any one man. Shame our other experienced defender HH has fallen from form.
Please if Sunzu is not fit, leave him alone. I know that as a country we really need his services but we should learn to move on with what we have. Moreover Nyambe Mulenga is showing some signs of maturity. What we just need is to find him a right patner, that is why I would suggest we need Kondwani Mtonga and nurture him into a defender after all Hearv Rena used to play him as a defender sometimes to patner Sunzu. What do others say?
AFCON –Botsuana 0–Tunisia -0 ist half..
The Post reports that Joseph Kabungo has already examined Sunzu and declared him unfit for both Cape Verd & Mozambique.
Something is wrong with Zamfoot, so my comment will appear 2moro after moderation.
ZAMBIA WILL WIN..
That’s why you don’t appoint young men like this as CAPTAIN of a national team. What message is he sending?
Goodluck Mozambique.
i see you are bitter zambia beat you in 2012. you can accept that so called minnows won the africa cup
If the guy is not yet in camp at this “late” juncture, he should NOT be considered for the game. It’s already too late and his inclusion would only disrupt team harmony and chemistry that’s already been built by those in camp. Sunzu is a good player but Zambia must learn to NOT overly rely on individual players. Much as we will miss his experience, this can be an opportunity for someone else to prove that Zambia has quality players waiting in the wings. Having said so however, hamstring or no hamstring Sunzu MUST be released by his club as a matter of principal to be assessed by his country. Mozambique to the sword!
Just counting down!!
Renard 5, sierra Leon 1. ati, its not Renard but ,Lamouche who is responsible for this win………
janza oredy has a plan. sunzu is a gud player. bt he will surely miss the match. we will still win the match without. him. the problem has to do with the pipo reporting. they shud have tokd to janza as he is the man with answers. and of course he knows whats in the best interests of the nation zambia. thus no need to make this issue a big fuss. go chipolopolo
Im a group including cape Verde,u couldn’t even win it..all u know is bragging and wishful thinking haaa
@John,wat do u say about Renard’s 5-1 win over Sierra Leone?
If he is not fit don’t dare to force matters
Zambia will beat Mozambique 2-1,no more hide and seek from the home team this time because the match might be an open affair depending on the home’s team ambition, all Zambia needs to do is to ensure they do not conceed the 1st goal.
my starting lineup 1mweene 2mbola 3malama 4munthali 5nyambe mulenga 6sinkala 7 chisamba 8singuluma 9sate sate 10mayuka 11kalaba.
We are waiting patiently
Watch Mozambique vs Zambia live on SSL 15.45 all the best Zambia.
Alex zz. Its great that u r wishin chipolopolo the best of luck
When ivory coast scores, some people are mute but when they lose they come out, why are you not talking this time.
Manfree’s lineup is the best.
the zeds shall fall.almighty mozambique