RANGERS attacker Fashion Sakala has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Light Blues star has withdrawn from the Zambia squad as a result, the Zambian FA has confirmed.

Sakala joined Rangers last summer on a free transfer.

He's not been a nailed on starter this season, however, the 25-year-old has featured in some key moments for the Ibrox club. 

None more so than at the weekend, as he helped Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side come from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win over Dundee.

Zambia will play Congo on March 25 before playing Guinea on March 29 in Paris.

However, the attacker's positive test means that he will now miss the matches as he self isolates while recovering.

The third instalment of the Old Firm derby takes place on Sunday, April 3.

The Zambian FA Facebook page reads: "Scotland based Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala has been ruled out of the international friendly matches lined up during the FIFA window after testing positive for Covid-19.

"Sakala who is on the books of Glasgow Rangers was part of the 23 member squad named by Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic for Friday’s match against Congo-Brazzaville will be in quarantine for seven days.

"FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala says the Association has written to Glasgow Rangers on the players’ status and was awaiting formal correspondence.

"Sakala was scheduled to travel directly to Antalya for the Chipolopolo outing but has since been ruled after the Covid-19 results came out positive."