Confirmed: Zambian duo set to miss Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations awaits. But now, Zambia has confirmed that they will have to manage without both Henry Ngosa and Felix Kambunda – who will miss the tournament due to injuries.

During the Wednesday the Africa Cup of Nations starts in Egypt. But now, the Zambian Handball Association has confirmed that they have been struck by two heavy losses.

In a pressrelease the federation confirms that Felix Kambunda will miss the tournament due to an injury, that will be assessed by his club’s medical team. Zambia also confirm the fact that Henry Ngosa will miss the tournament due to a chip fracture proximal fibular.

In the pressrelease the federation describes their absence as a heavy blow as they are described as key figures for the team.

Zambia will start their tournament during the Wednesday with their game against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The other teams in their group is Cape Verde and Rwanda.