Zambia remove US-based players due to Trump immigration policy fears

Zambia remove US-based players due to Trump immigration policy fears
  • Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda among removals
  • Immigration crackdowns led to decision

The Zambia women’s national team have decided to remove their four US-based players from their squad for upcoming games due to concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration policy, the country’s football federation announced on Wednesday.

The policies have created significant uncertainty for foreigners looking to leave or re-enter the United States after time abroad. In March, a French scientist was detained and his phone was searched upon arriving in Houston for a conference.

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