The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has called off the scheduled friendly international match between Zambia and Bafana Bafana that was scheduled for Saturday in Lusaka, due to the xenophobic attacks occurring in South Africa at the moment.
In a statement, FAZ wrote: “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) regrets to inform members of the public that the international friendly match between Zambia and South Africa that was scheduled for National Heroes Stadium on Saturday, 7 September 2019 has been called off in view of the prevailing security concerns in South Africa.
“FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala has relayed the message to the South African Football Association (SAFA) about the decision,” read the FAZ’s brief statement.
Safa have made efforts to find a late replacement for Saturday’s match and have announced Madagascar as Zambia's replacement for the international friendly this weekend.
Bafana Bafana will play Madagascar on Saturday, 7 September 2019 at Orlando Stadium. Kick off 19h00. The match will replace the cancelled Zambia friendly pic.twitter.com/yFTYOPv6C4
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 4, 2019
African News Agency