The Football Association of Zambia has confirmed that Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone, midfielder Miguel Chaiwa and video analyst Elias Chipota have been admitted to St George’s Private Hospital in Port Elizabeth following suspected food poisoning incidents reported on Saturday in South Africa.
The trio was rushed to hospital after their condition worsened, showing symptoms that included fever, diarrhoea and vomiting. Team doctor Wesley Ngongo has remained behind to care for them.
“FAZ is working closely with the host association and local medical authorities to ensure the affected receive the best possible care. We are also pleased that some of the earlier reported cases within the team have significantly improved and continue to be monitored,” said FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande.
The suspected food poisoning occurred before Zambia’s 3–1 loss to South Africa in an international friendly played yesterday at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in South Africa.
The match formed part of both teams’ preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
By James Lungu
Source: NKANI