Chipolopolo arrive in Russia

The Zambia Men’s Football team has arrived in Moscow ahead of Tuesday’s International friendly match with Russia .

The team arrived at 10:00 hours Zambian time for Tuesday’s game to be played at the VTB Arena.

According to the Football Association of Zambia -FAZ-,Chipolopolo Coach  AVRAM GRANT says his squad is upbeat despite some notable absentees due to injuries and travel challenges from some destinations.

GRANT says the squad is largely the same that qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations amidst several injury problems.

The Chipolopolo will use the game against Russia to remain active after their opponents in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers Eritrea and Congo Brazzaville withdrew and were suspended respectively.