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Zesco United’s Makwatta recalled to replace Olunga in Harambee Stars squad

Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has been forced to make another change to his squad after recalling striker John Makwatta.

The former AFC Leopards man, who currently features for Zesco United in the Zambian Premier League, has been given the chance to replace Michael Olunga, whom Goal exclusively reported will miss the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Comoros.

“The coach has moved to fill Olunga void by recalling Makwatta to the team,” a source in the team told Goal on Tuesday. “It is unfortunate that Olunga, who is our key striker will not make it for the double-header.