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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>CHIPOLOPOLO \u2018s trip to Saudi Arabia for final AfCON preparations has been delayed after government could not purchase air tickets for the team. The team was scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia to set base there and play two friendly matches to fine-tune AfCON preparations for the tournament that kicks off in 14 days time in Cote d\u2019 Ivoire.<\/p>\n

The government is promising to organise tickets tomorrow. The government is responsible for all senior men\u2019s national team\u2019s expenses that include travel, accomodation, and bonusses.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. CHIPOLOPOLO \u2018s trip to Saudi Arabia for final AfCON preparations has been delayed after government could not purchase air tickets for the team. 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