Paul Monge is placed fifth at four points. Mwamba yesterday said it was strange decision to leave out IBF Africa Feather weight boxing champion Evans Chisanga. Nominees for the sportsman of the year award are Chess star Amon Simutowe, long distance runner Obed Mutanya, rally driver Satwant Singh and his navigator Mtumbi Goma. THE Football Association of Zambia will not stand in the way of any player wishing to play professional soccer, FAZ spokesperson Emmanuel Munaile said yesterday. Commenting on the controversial departure of international defender Elija Tana for trials abroad, Munaile said Zambians organising such trips should however follow the laid down procedures.
Every country wants a player to play abroad.
I don't think FAZ would stand in the way of a player if proper channels are followed,'' said Munaile. He said FAZ had started investigating the circumstances in which Tana left the country and will soon issue its position on the matter. But when asked why sometimes FAZ dragged its feet when people rightly approached the association for international clearance certificates, Munaile said the association followed FIFA rules when it came to such matters. Amon Simutowe was held to a draw by American IM Gregory Shahade in round three of the on going Smartchess. Com International championship in New York.