2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Zimbabwe talisman Khama Billiat suffers injury ahead of Egypt opener

Published on: 17 June 2019

Zimbabwe talisman Khama Billiat has failed to train with his teammates since Thursday after picking up a knee injury.

According to the report, Billiat's injury is not serious, however, he is likely to miss a Nations Cup warm-up against Tanzania on Sunday.

"Khama has a slight problem with his knee and is being monitored by the team doctor," Warriors manager, Welly Mpandare, told The Sunday Mail on Saturday.

"That is why he didn’t train with the rest of his teammates on Friday night and was also excused for the light session which the others on Saturday.

"He will not even feature in the practice match against Tanzania on Sunday but we are getting reports that there is nothing to really worry about, in terms of the tournament itself, and an assessment will be made on Monday."

Zimbabwe will play hosts Egypt in the opening game of the 2019 Cup of Nations on Friday.

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