According to Fifa regulations players need to return to their clubs 48 hours after ending their participation with their national team, which would have been on Tuesday this week, but the Swiss side is pleased to give the striker some extra time off.

"In view of the historic triumph, the club has decided to allow Mayuka to take part this week in the celebrations in his homeland," Young Boys revealed on their website.

"The match against Basle will take place in completely different conditions to the ones in Africa," it added.

Mayuka scored three goals for Zambia at the Afcon, and was a key figure in the title winning squad.