Zambia's England-based star striker Collins Mbesuma, French export Jacob Mulenga and Germany-domiciled midfielder Andrew Sinkala will join their national team at the campsite in France.

Times of Zambia Monday quoted assistant coach Ben Bamfuchile as saying here Sunday that the trio still have commitments to their respective clubs.

The technical bench is not worried at the late arrival of the trio, given that they will still be in shape while training for their clubs.

He said the training camp in France is important for Zambia as the southern part of the Europe experience similar climate conditions with what the players should expect in the largely Mediterranean Egypt during the AFCON (African Cup of Nations).

Bamfuchile said there is also a possibility of Zambian playing some Egypt-bound national teams who are also camping in France to supplement the friendly against Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, which is all but secured.

Bamfuchile said Kalusha will this week announce his final squad for the biennial championship.

Source: Xinhua