Hon. Nkandu Visits Injured Copper Queens Midfielder in China
Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Honourable Elvis C. Nkandu, has visited Copper Queens midfielder Ochumba Oseke Lubandji, who is currently receiving medical treatment at Jishuitan Medical Hospital in China.
Lubandji, 23, suffered a serious injury while representing Zambia at the Four Nations Tournament in China and underwent successful surgery for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear at the end of May 2025.
During the visit, Hon. Nkandu was accompanied by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Mr. Kangwa Chileshe, Zambia’s Counselor Political and Administration to China Mr. Nephas Ndhlovu, and other senior government officials.
The delegation extended warm wishes and words of encouragement to the Changchun FC midfielder, urging her to remain focused and resilient during her recovery.
“We are committed to ensuring that everything needed is done for Ochumba. She has represented Zambia with pride, and now it is our turn to stand by her,” Hon. Nkandu said, reaffirming government’s dedication to the welfare of its athletes.
Lubandji expressed heartfelt gratitude for the high-level visit, noting that it lifted her spirits significantly. “After seeing the Minister, I even feel much better now. Thank you for the visit, it has truly motivated me,” she said.
