WERE HITS A CENTURY

Six years ago, Kenyan international striker, Jesse Jackson Were made a switch to ZESCO United after having spent years at Mathare United and Tusker Football Club.

Were joined a list of a glowing number of foreign players who had made Zambia their best destination to develop their careers in the game.

A natural gifted striker with a razor-sharp eye for goals, Were has been one of the best foreign acquisitions to grace the Zambian game.

He is also one of the best players ZESCO United have signed in the last decade helping ZESCO United to win several titles in the process.

The tall lanky striker has been a menace to defenders in both the domestic league and continental football.

 Since joining ZESCO United, the 32-year-old goal poacher has been one the all-time leading goal scorers for the club and a big fan favourite.

Yesterday, Were was the main architect of ZESCO United’s resounding 4-0 victory over the FAZ/MTN Super League relegated side Kitwe United.

The Kenyan put three goals past a helpless Haverson Chinganbu to take his goal tally for the club to 100.

Were was a relieved man after contributing three goals to a side that looks set to be crowned 2020/2021 FAZ/MTN Super League Champions.

“I would like to thank God for this opportunity and for giving me an opportunity to play for ZESCO United. It is a massive milestone in my career. Getting a century of goals for the club makes me feel very happy and motivated especially when I look at the way the team is playing,” Were said.

The ZESCO United striker says scoring 100 goals for the club is a big dream come true.

“When you leave home your usually go searching and I thank God that the searching is over especially that I have put in 100 goals for the team. I am positive there will be a lot to come.

This gives me a lot of appetite to do more for the club and motivates me to work hard. Working behind the scenes is very tough for a player especially that you are required to translate that on the pitch on matchday. I am happy and at ease that all my efforts haven’t been in vein,” Were added.

The Kenyan international striker has thanked teammates and the club’s technical bench for helping him achieve a century goals.

“I wish to thank my teammates and the technical bench for their support and for encouraging me in good and bad times. It hasn’t been an easy season for me but with everyone’s support, I have kept on pushing. I am very happy I have managed to achieve this milestone. I am motivated to work even harder.”

Author: Desmond Katongo