ZESCO United have suffered a major double transfer setback after losing two of their standout performers to Egyptian Premier League sides Pyramids FC and Ceramica Cleopatra, underlining the growing pull of North African football on Zambian talent. According to Egyptian sports journalist Amr Nabil Mahfouz, midfield anchor David Simukonda has sealed a move to league leaders Ceramica Cleopatra, adding to the increasing Zambian presence in Egypt. The move follows the earlier switch of his Zesco teammate Fred Michael to the same club. Meanwhile, highly rated winger Pascal Phiri has also completed his medical with Pyramids FC, the Egyptian giants currently sitting second in the league and reigning CAF Champions League winners. “Pascal Phiri passes his medical and joins the team...