Racheal Kundananji, a star player for Bay FC, along with three fellow Zambian national team members, will not travel to China for an international tournament due to heightened U.S. travel restrictions under the Trump administration. The Football Association of Zambia announced this decision, highlighting difficulties such as possible detentions and visa issues for athletes returning from the U.S. Kundananji, who made history with her record $800,000 transfer to Bay FC, remains in California for training as Zambia's 'Copper Queens' prepare for matches in Asia.
The Football Association of Zambia announced that four players, including star Racheal Kundananji, are removed from the national team due to travel challenges to the US.
Travel to and from the US has become more difficult, with reports of detentions and visa revocations under the Trump administration impacting athletes.
Kundananji set a world record transfer fee of $800,000 when she joined Bay FC and was the first Zambian to score in an NWSL match.
The decision by FAZ reflects the challenges athletes face from increased travel regulations, limiting the availability of key players for international competitions.
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