Copper Queens Striker, Ochumba Lubanji has returned from Beijing, China, where she was being treated for an injury, at Jia En Ren Rehabilitation Center.
The media reports that speaking on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lubanji, who was in Beijing for eight months, expressed gratitude to the government for sponsoring her treatment, worth 51 000 United States Dollars.
The Copper Queens lass who was in high spirits said she is well and ready to get back on the pitch.
And Football Association of Zambia FAZ Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe who was on hand to receive Lubanji, also thanked the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts for financing her treatment.
He also expressed happiness with the successful treatment, noting that couches can now start to assess the striker for the upcoming WAFCON Tournament.
“Ochumba, we are excited to have you back. We missed you in the Copper Queens. You are a very important player and we are excited that you are back on track”, he stated.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Public Relations Officer, Nzeba Chanda disclosed that the government paid all expenses, both at the Hospital and Rehabilitation center.
“The whole amount that was spent was 51 000 USD. So the Ministry has taken care of all the expenses, they’ve paid”, she said.
Ms Chanda further explained that Lubanji was being treated for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), an injury she sustained at the Four Nations Tournament, held in China, in April this year.
Ms Chanda added that Lubanji was checked in to the rehabilitation center in June, where she had been until her discharge.
