By Kennedy Gondwe BBC Sport, Lusaka

Bwalya has not played an international game in three years

Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya will end his three-year retirement from international football on Saturday.

The 1988 African Footballer of the Year and technical director of Zambia, Bwalya will feature in their Cosafa Cup quarter-final match against Mauritius on Saturday.

His presence in the Zambian team would make the 41-year-old the oldest player to feature in the Cosafa Cup.

Bwalya, who will be making his first appearance in the eight year-old competition, plans to use the game as a way to end his playing career.

If someone has a career, it is always important to say farewell to the fans Kalusha Bwalya

"I think that if someone has a career, it is always important to say farewell to the fans.

"I think this is the moment to put that career to rest," he told BBC Sport.

"I am just looking at one or two games to thank the people that have supported me over the years.

"I think it's important that I am on the field, even if it's just for 10 minutes."

Despite his long absence from competitive football, Bwalya is happy with his level of fitness.

"I have always been in training," added Bwalya who is also the vice-president of the Football Association of Zambia.

"For me, it's a celebration match so if I touch the ball two or three times, I will be happy."

Bwalya ended his 21-year old career in 2001 after a club career spanning Belgium, Holland, Mexico and the Middle East.