ZESCO United striker, Enock Sakala is among a few young star players to have emerged from the club’s academy structures in recent years. Two seasons with the club, Sakala has already become a household name in Ndola. The young players exploits on the pitch have further caught the attention of National Team Head Coach, Aijosa Asanovic, with the 20-year-old earning …
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CHING’ANDU: THE ‘LITTLE’ GENIUS THAT KEEPS WINNING
With Jacob Banda gone, and now Winston Kalengo, ZESCO United attacking midfielder John Ching’andu is arguably the only remaining effigy of the club’s meteoric rise to continental stage which begun almost a decade ago. The little genius has for a long time been the heartbeat of the club, dictating and orchestrating victories from the middle of the park. Ching’andu has …
Read More »OLD IS GOLD! KALENGO’S WHEELS FINALLY GIVE IN
“I believe whatever goes up must come down. I felt it in me that it was high time I left the stage to young players to carry on from where I have left things. I believe I have left a good crop of young players at this club,” Kalengo said after the announcement of his retirement. “It wasn’t difficult to …
Read More »KALALA TAKES THE BIGGEST CLUB JOB IN THE LAND
ZESCO United Football Club Management yesterday announced the long-awaited news of the new club Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the departure of Richard Kabwe Mulenga. Like the white smoke that emerges from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that the cardinals have elected the new pope, Charles Kalala was on April 5, 2022, at exactly 12:45 …
Read More »KALALA IS NEW ZESCO UNITED CEO
Ndola, (Tuesday, 5th April 2022)– ZESCO United Football Club has with immediate effect appointed Charles Kalala as Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kalala takes over from Richard Kabwe Mulenga who left the position in February having served at the helm of the club for four (4) years. The club has further appointed Moses Chilambe as new Treasurer replacing Milupi Libi. …
Read More »EDITORS CHOICE: WHAT MAKES THE PRINCE OF CHOMA SPECIAL?
Spencer Sautu is among the exciting attacking midfielders the country has produced in recent years. At 25, Sautu, has humbly risen through the ranks of the Zambian game largely due to his attacking prowess, skill and a knack to take on opposing defenses at will. It is these features that makes him a fan favourite and a darling to watch …
Read More »IS OBURU THE PANACEA TO ZESCO UNITED’S SCORING WOES?
Winston Kalengo collected the ball from the edge of the Nkana penalty box before laying it square to Kenyan international striker, Vincent Oburu who without hesitation, muscled and dribbled his way through the visitor’s penalty area before unlocking a powerful shot that beat Kelvin Malunga at the near post to give ZESCO United a deserved lead. Oburu’s goal settled the …
Read More »RETIRED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! ABSA RECOGNISES BANDA
Former Zambia National Team and ZESCO United goalkeeper, Jacob Banda may have long retired from the beautiful game, but his name hasn’t ebbed away from the football corridors. Banda retired last year from active football having spent over 17-years at ZESCO United. The former legendary goalkeeper walked away from ZESCO United’s historic home stadium, Trade Fair Grounds, with his head …
Read More »MAYEMBE: IT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK HOME
U-20 Africa Cup winning defender Shemmy Mayembe is delighted to renew ties with ZESCO United 2-years after opting to join Ukrainian side Mynai. Mayembe left the league defending champions in 2020 with high hopes seeking greener pasture in Europe. The 24-year-old defender’s stay in Europe ended last year with Mayembe opting to renew vows with his boyhood favourite local team. …
Read More »WHO IS LIKELY TO DELIVER FOR ZESCO UNITED AHEAD OF NKANA CLASH?
ZESCO United will this Saturday face Nkana in the MTN Super League week 24 fixture scheduled for the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola. The league defending champions currently sit on 3rd position with 38 points from 23 games whilst Nkana occupy 4th position with 36 points from 23 games. ZESCO United will be hoping to displace Green Eagles from second position …
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