- Former Zambian national football team captain, Rainford Kalaba, has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka after surviving a serious road traffic accident.
- Kalaba, a respected figure in Zambian football, will continue his recovery at home.
- His fans and the football community have expressed relief and joy at the news of his recovery, while he reflects on a career spanning over 15 years that included international matches and titles with TP Mazembe
Rainford Kalaba, former captain of the Zambian national football team, has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka after being involved in a road traffic accident two weeks ago.
According to Nzeba Chanda, the Public Relations Officer at UTH-Adult, Mr. Kalaba was admitted to the hospital following the accident, but is now ready to continue his recovery at his family home.
“Mr. Rainford Kalaba has been discharged from the UTH-Adult where he was admitted after being involved in a road traffic accident two weeks ago,” Chanda stated. “Today marks exactly 14 days from the time of his admission. He is going to recuperate at his family home.”
Kalaba, who previously served as the captain of the Zambian national team, is a highly respected figure in Zambian football. His fans and the broader football community in the country have expressed relief and joy at the news of his recovery.
The 37-year-old represented Zambia in 103 international matches, scoring 15 goals. He was a key player in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning Zambian team. His impact on African football extended to TP Mazembe, where he secured titles in the CAF Champions League,CAF Confederation Cup, and CAF Super Cup.
The former Afrisports Kitwe United player officially announced his retirement from active football on June 27,2023 after a career spanning over 15 years.
As Kalaba embarks on his recover y process, the Zambian football fraternity and his supporters have rallied behind him, wishing him a speedy and full recovery. The former national team captain is expected to take the necessary time to rest and recuperate.
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