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Zambia quartet heads for FIFA World Club Cup

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Zambia will enjoy some high-profile representation o the pitch at this years FIFA World Club Cup that kicks off this weekend in Japan.

Four Chipolopolo player’s are in the TP Mazemebe traveling party to Osaka on Monday ahead of Sunday’s opening game of the tournament.

Defender Kabaso Chongo, midfielders Nathan Sinkala and Rainford Kalaba are set for their FIFA World Club Cup debuts.

Their compatriot Given Sinuluma will be playing in his second tournament after picking up a runners-up medal in 2010 when Mazembe lost to Inter-Milan.

Mazambe will kickoff their campaign in the quarterfinal stage on December 13 in Osaka where they await the winner of the playoff between hosts Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Oceania champions Auckland City.

Victor in that match will progress to the semifinals where South American champions River Plate of Argentine are lying in wait on December 16 in Osaka for a place in final on December 20 in Yokohama.

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