Zambians must wait to return to NWSL from international duty

Three Zambian players for National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams are not yet able to return to the United State following an international match because of US travel protocols surrounding the Ebola outbreak.

Barbra Banda of the Orlando Pride, Racheal Kundananji of the Chicago Stars and Prisca Chilufya of Angel City took part in an October 8 match in Uganda.

“Following their participation with the Zambian Women’s National Team during the recent international window, several players are currently observing US government public health re-entry protocols required for travellers returning from the East African region,” the NWSL said in a statement Friday. “The NWSL is working with its clubs and US immigration to ensure the players’ safe return; all players are in excellent health.