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Robbie Copeland

Fashion Sakala's Rangers magic has Zambian president giddy as he salutes 'perfect welcome to Scotland'

Hat-trick hero Fashion Sakala has been hailed by the president of his homeland for his stunning treble against Motherwell.

The Rangers hitman was making only his fourth start under Steven Gerrard but he certainly looked at home as he ran riot at Fir Park.

His header put them ahead on the stroke of half-time and he added two more in the second half as the champions picked up a rampant 6-1 win.

Boss Gerrard waxed lyrical about the impact he has made after stepping up in training over the past week.

And he's now been hailed by the Zambian president who took to Twitter to share his joy.

Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema landed in Glasgow on Sunday for COP26 - the international climate conference Glasgow is hosting for the next 12 days.

And he tweeted: "Congratulations @fashionjr10 on your hat-trick for Glasgow Rangers today.

"What a special welcome to Scotland for us."

President Hichilema will likely be keeping a close eye on Sakala's development once again on Thursday as Rangers travel to Brondby hoping to keep their Europa League campaign alive.

And they'll go in flying after a rampant win over 'Well put them four points clear at the top of the Premiership.

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