Financial Crisis Hits Zambia Football Hard, International Friendlies Called Off

Financial Crisis Hits Zambia Football Hard, International Friendlies Called Off

 Sampson Adedeji

Zambian football is in turmoil as financial challenges forced the nation's Football Federation to cancel scheduled international friendlies, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Chipolopolo were set to play Tunisia and Sudan during the current FIFA window. However, the matches were scrapped after the Federation failed to secure the necessary funds to organize the games.

To make matters worse, several players declined call-ups due to outstanding unpaid allowances and bonuses.

With no resolution in sight and player confidence at a low, the Federation opted to cancel the matches altogether.