OBURU: I AM HERE TO SET MY OWN RECORD

Kenyan International and ZESCO United striker, Vincent Oburu has dissuaded suggestions comparing him to former club legendary striker Jesse Jackson Were.

Oburu who scored ZESCO United’s first goal in Saturdays 2-1 victory against Nkana hopes to create his own legacy at the club.

“Jesse Were is a fantastic player and a legend at this football club and everyone knows that fact. He is equally a good friend of mine; we are coming from the same place in Kenya.

“I am here to play as Oburu, Jesse is Jesse. I will work hard to set my own record. ZESCO United is a very big club with a good following. However, I am not under any pressure because the teams have played for in the past also had a huge following,” Oburu said.

Meanwhile Oburu is happy to score his first goal for the club in front of the home supporters.

“I am happy because as a team we managed to get the three points and I am hoping for more in the coming games. I will continue to give my best and leave the rest to God. I am at a very big club where everyone needs to work extra hard.”

And ZESCO United Head Coach, Numba Mumamba says the Kenyan striker has a lot of potential to become a star player.

“Oburu is a young player with great potential. We gave him a short contract so that we could assess him until the end of the season then we can decide after the league. He is a player that will add great value to the team.

“It is good to have a good blend of young and old players in the team. Shemmy Mayembe gave us what we needed too. That’s the more reason we didn’t hesitate to sign him. It was an excellent performance from everyone,” Mumamba added.

Author: Desmond Katongo