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Hull star Oscar Zambrano BANNED after breaking anti-doping rules in club statement
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Hull star Oscar Zambrano BANNED after breaking anti-doping rules in club statement

HULL CITY star Oscar Zambrano has been banned from football for breaching anti-doping rules.

The Ecuadorian midfielder, 20, is currently on loan at the KCOM Stadium from LDU Quito.

Oscar Zambrano has been immediately suspended for an anti-doping rule violation.

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Oscar Zambrano has been immediately suspended for an anti-doping rule violation.Credit: Getty

However, he was hit with an immediate suspension on Tuesday.

Hull confirmed the shocking news in a statement.

The club said: “Hull City can confirm that, with immediate effect, CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has suspended Oscar Zambrano for breaching the anti-doping rules set out in Articles 6 and 7 of the CONMEBOL Anti-Doping Regulations.

“Zambrano and his defense will use their right to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

“The Club is unable to provide further information at this time.”

Zambrano came through the academy of Colorados Jaipadida – the same youth team as Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo.

But it was at LDU Quito where he made his name, progressing into the Ecuadorian giants’ first team.

The youngster had a trial with Ajax and was also wanted by Sao Paulo as well as Colorado Rapids.

However, he joined Hull on a season-long loan in August for the 2024-25 season.

Zambrano scored his first goal and an assist for the club in the 4–1 win over Cardiff on 28 September.

The shocking news means he will not be available for Tim Walter’s Tigers when they take on Oxford United this evening.

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Zambrano has 14 caps with Ecuador's under-20s

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Zambrano has 14 caps with Ecuador’s under-20sCredit: Getty