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All but one of the 25 players called up for duty have now reported for duty in the United Arab Emirates for two international friendly matches in Dubai, with only Clatous Chama yet to arrive. Prison Leopards defender Zephaniah Phiri was the latest arrival on Monday evening, bringing the number to 24. The team held their first training session in Dubai on Monday evening, preparing for their upcoming matches against Egypt and Uganda. Chama is on his way to Dubai after having featured for his club in a league match before heeding the national call-up. The Chipolopolo will play Egypt on Thursday at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the first of two international friendly matches during the FIFA window. Coach Avram Grant's team will conclude the assignment next Tuesday in a clash against Uganda at the same venue. The friendly matches are part of preparations for the November back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Niger.
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