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CONFIRMED: SIKOMBE SIGNS FOR ZESCO UNITED WHILE MAYEMBE RETURNS

ZESCO United Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Zambian international midfielder, Collins Sikombe. The former Napsa Stars and Lusaka Dynamos attacking midfielder has sealed a 2-and -a-half year contract subject to completing medicals. Meanwhile, 2017 Zambia U-20 Africa Cup of Nations winning defender, Shemmy Mayembe has rejoined the MTN Super League defending champions after a brief stint …

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CONFIRMED: PEDRO SECURES DREAM MOVE TO ZESCO UNITED

ZESCO United Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Angolan striker, Pedro Miguel from Eden University National Division One side, Trident Football Club. Miguel has penned a 2-year contract agreement with the Zambian Super League defending champions subject to completing medicals. The 25-year-old Angolan striker has been prolific in the Eden University National Division One scoring 14 goals …

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NGIYABONGA RUSIKE! ZESCO UNITED MIDFIELDER LEAVES THE CLUB

ZESCO United attacking midfielder, Tafadzwa Rusike has left the club after spending 2-years with the nine times Zambian league champions. Rusike whose contract ends on December 31, 2021 joined ZESCO United from Zanaco last year. The Zimbabwean attacking midfielder was instrumental in ZESCO United’s 2020/21 league title and Charity Shield success. Meanwhile, ZESCO United Chief Executive Officer, Richard Kabwe Mulenga …

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ZESCO UNITED MANAGEMENT CONGRATULATE KATONGO ON CAF MEDIA APPOINTMENT FOR TOTALENERGIES 2021 AFCON

Ndola, (Monday, 6th December 2021)– ZESCO United football club management wishes to congratulate Desmond Katongo on his appointment as CAF Media Officer for the upcoming TotalEnergies, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Cameroon in January next year. Club Chief Executive Officer, Richard Kabwe Mulenga has described Katongo’s appointment as a demonstration of the human resources the club …

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ZESCO UNITED FACE POWER DYNAMOS: A SHIFT IN POWER BETWEEN DAVID AND GOLIATH

Power Dynamos are at the ebb of what the ‘Baby Born’ with teeth used to be, especially between the 80s and 90s. Success is what defined the CopperBelt Energy Corporation sponsored side and its faithful followers in years gone by. A traditional power house of the game, Power Dynamos as a club can boast of having contributed to the growth …

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LUCKY CHARM JJW25 SPECIAL BOOTS BEHIND WERE’S CENTURY GOALS

Last season Kenyan international and ZESCO United striker, Jesse Jackson Were hit a century goals for the 2020/21 Zambian Super League champions. This memorable achievement summed up what has arguably been a sensational stay for the Kenyan at one of the country’s biggest football institution. An exciting goal poacher in front of goal, Were’s stay in Ndola has also exposed …

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PREVIEW: STAGE SET FOR NDOLA DERBY AS ZESCO UNITED HOST RANGERS

Zambian league defending champions, ZESCO United will tomorrow face-off against their bitter rivals, Forest Rangers in the MTN Super League week 12 encounter scheduled for the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola. Famously known as the Ndola derby, ZESCO United will be aiming to break the five-year curse that has seen them lose all their home matches to Forest Rangers while dominating …

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SUPER SUNDAY ‘DERBY’ BUILDUP: IAN OTIENO

ZESCO United goalkeeper, Ian Otieno can be the biggest difference between winning and losing a game. A top-class goalkeeper, the Kenyan international shot stopper has been a great signing for the 9-times MTN Super League champions. Otieno often cuts a low profile. However, he belongs to a class of emerging talented goalkeepers on the continent. On match day, Otieno is …

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‘MOSQUITO’: FOOTBALL FANS AND THEIR ADDICTION TO NICKNAMES

Football fans are in a constant habit of showering their star players with various nicknames. This ritual is often triggered by playing style and sometimes the features that a player exudes on the pitch. This practice dates back several ages ago when football was just in its infancy. The trend continues with each passing generation. Nchanga Rangers fans are famously …

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MUKUKA CHANDA EYES EUROPE: “MWEPU, DAKA, SAKALA HAVE OPENED DOORS FOR US”

“It is amazing and motivating to see Mwepu, Daka and Fashion making an impact in Europe. Their progress in Europe shows that any Zambian player can be successful provided they remain disciplined and focused,” says ZESCO United attacking midfielder, Mukuka Chanda. Like many young footballers with humble beginnings, Mukuka’s sharp rise in the game has not only been exacerbated by …

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