FIFA is investigating a misconduct complaint in relation to the Zambia women's national soccer team during the World Cup. The Guardian reported that coach Bruce Mwape has been accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players
"FIFA takes any allegation of misconduct extremely seriously and has a clear process in place for anyone in football who wants to report an incident," a FIFA spokesperson said.
The Guardian reported the incident had happened after a training session ahead of Zambia's final group game against Costa Rica.The Football Association of Zambia said it had not received any complaint related to the World Cup and was surprised by the allegations. "We wish to state the Football Association of Zambia has not received any such complaint from any of the players or officials in the delegation that travelled to the World Cup," FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga said in a statement.
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