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Zambian international Rachael Kundananji watched from the sidelines for the second consecutive match as her club Madrid CFF surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga F round of 16 fixture on Saturday. Kundananji, who has established herself as a key figure for both club and country, remained an unused substitute for the entire match. Notably, she also missed out on playing time in the previous fixture against Real Sociedad, coming on only as a late substitute in the 3-1 victory over Real Betis before that. Despite her recent lack of action, rumors are swirling that the prolific striker could be on the move, potentially becoming the most expensive female footballer in history. Reports suggest Barcelona are interested in replacing departed Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala with Kundananji, but the Catalans reportedly want assurances of her full fitness and injury-free status before considering a deal. However, Kundananji's absence from the pitch raises concerns for the Zambian national team, the Copper Queens, who are set for crucial back-to-back Olympic qualifiers against Ghana later this month. Her fitness and sharpness will be vital to Zambia's hopes of securing a return to the Olympic Games after their historic participation in Tokyo 2021. While a potential transfer to Barcelona would be a massive step in Kundananji's career, her lack of playing time for Madrid CFF is undoubtedly worrying for both club and country.
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