SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the government is dismayed by the news of Fashion Sakala’s allegations against Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant. Sakala has accused Grant of axing him from the Chipolopolo setup because he refused to sign up with the coach’s agent, Nir Karin. The Al Fahya forward has been frozen from the national team since his underwhelming showing at the AFCON tournament in January. Commenting on Sakala’s allegations, Nkandu said government would take appropriate action in the country’s interest if the accusations were proved to be true. “Zambia is bigger than any individual. People may differ, but let us look at the bigger picture. If indeed, what Fashion Sakala is saying is true, then the coach needs to think...

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