By Sports writer
Zifa have announced that the duo of Dynamos forward Elton Chikona and Herentals’ Leon Daka have been left out of the national under 20 side currently in Malawi due to disciplinary issues.
The team is set to take part in a four team tournament that also involves hosts Malawi, Zambia and Kenya.
In a statement on Monday afternoon, the association announced that the two players will no longer be part of the team due to the players’ breaches in team protocol.
“Elton Chikona (Dynamos FC) and Leon Daka (Herentals FC) have been released from the U20 men’s national team training camp and were unable to accompany the team to Malawi due to breaches in team protocols,” the association said.
“While this situation is regrettable, ZIFA considers it a vital disciplinary measure in its efforts to instill a new team culture characterized by respect for coaches, teammates, and a strong commitment to discipline.”
Chikona, who was voted as the rookie of the year last year after a breakthrough season at Dembare, was expected to lead the line for the Young warriors.
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