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Tololwa, Otieno head to Spain for pre-season tour

By DAVID KWALIMWA February 17th, 2018 1 min read

Kenyan players Ian Otieno and Andrew Tololwa attached to Zambian football club Red Arrows are set to visit Spain in a pre-season tour.

They will also get an opportunity to watch  a live Spanish La Liga match.

The two are among 24-players named by coach Honour Janza for the European trip to prepare for the Zambian league season which begins in March.

Arrows finished 10th in the 20-team Zambian league last season with 52-points, a result that reportedly irked the Zambia Air Force sponsored club.

NOT DISAPPOINT

Speaking to the club’s official website, coach Janza expressed confidence his team will not disappoint this season considering their new acquisitions.

The team departs for Spain on Sunday for the two week camp.

While in Spain, the Airmen have lined up an intensive training program including tactical training, systems of play and friendlies against FC Langhental of Switzerland and UFA from Russia.

The team will also have an opportunity to watch a live La Liga match pitting Valencia and Rea Socieadad at the Mestalla stadium.

Travelling squad:

Goalkeepers: Danny Munyao, Ian Otieno, Kenny Mumba.

Defenders: Benedict Chepeshi, Elvis Bissong, Charles Sinyingwa, Joseph Zimba, Jimmy Chisenga, Derrick Mwansa.

Midfielders: George Mandu, Chrispin Sakulanda, Chisenga Lukwembe, Justine Zulu, Bruce Musakanya, Daniel Sibanda, Pual Katema, Dominic Yobe, George Simbayambaya, Stanley Sibambi.

Strikers: Josphat Kasusu, Samuel Ssekamate, Andrew Tololwa, Joseph Ohiri, Evans Musonda.