Zambia says midfielder Clifford Mulenga has been sent home from the African Cup of Nations but declined to give a reason.
Team spokesman Robinson Kunda confirmed the player left the squad on Tuesday ahead of the quarterfinal against Sudan.
Assistant coach Patrice Beaumelle refused to make any further comment, saying ââ¬Åthe most important thing is that the team prepares for the quarterfinalâ⬠on Saturday in Bata.
Mulenga made one brief appearance as a substitute in Zambiaââ¬â¢s 1-0 win against co-host Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.