Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili has announced that Saturday’s friendly match between Zambia and Ivory Coast will be played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka as planned.
This is contrary to the notice issued by the Sports Council of Zambia on Tuesday which suggested that the friendly match may not be played at Heroes Stadium.
Recently constructed National Heroes Stadium is yet to be commissioned.
“I want to inform the nation that the friendly match between Zambia and Ivory Coast will take place at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka,” Kambwili said.
“The Sports Council of Zambia was quoted out of context even though Heroes Stadium is yet to be commissioned,” Kambwili added.
This friendly match is part of Zambia’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast have arrived in the country for the friendly match.
The home based Elephants landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka slightly after 15h00.
Madness minister continues to confuse the nation
You are just inviting Ebola. Min of health must impose a travel to and from pandemic zones. How do risk you r lives of a stupit sport.
Why not get a team from a region where there is no Ebola, mwebantu!!! Eastern Africa? Southern Africa? Ukusala fye ukuli Ebola!!!
Congratulations Mr Chimbwili Kashimba – now Ebola is at our door step. Reckless dull minister!