Why Duke Abuya is missing in action for Nkana FC

Kenyan international Duke Abuya has been conspicuously missing from the Nkana FC matchday squads as he is still in Nairobi. 

The former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder is yet to link up with Nkana after he returned back to the country for the international break.

Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Abuya revealed that flights to Zambia from Nairobi are overbooked causing a delay to his return back to Kitwe.

“I am yet to travel back to Zambia. I was in the airport but all the flights are booked. I was supposed to link up with the team when they went to Dar es Salaam but a slight hitch in ticketing happened.”

“I will however leave for Zambia on Wednesday after managing to get a flight,” explained Abuya.

Nkana played their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Tanzanian minnows Namungo FC on Sunday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam presenting Abuya with a short route to link up with the team.

Abuya came on as a second-half substitute in Harambee Stars 1-1 draw against Egypt and put on a decent shift that earned him a start in the 1-2 win over Togo in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Since the clash against Togo, the former Mathare United midfielder has missed a league game against Green Buffaloes and the continental clash against Namungo.

His compatriot Ian Otieno who started in goal in both AFCON qualifiers started for Zesco United over the weekend as Zesco United cemented their slot at the summit of the table with a 2-1 win over Zanaco.

Kenyans plying their trade in Zambia have been missing in action with Musa Mohammed and Ducan Otieno sitting out of the weekend clash for Lusaka Dynamos.