Two days to his 21st birthday, young defender Vincent Chate is in a dilemma over the future of his career.
Chate, a former Zambia U17 defender has been out of action for 521 days, Or 1 year, 5 months, 3 days (17 months, 3 days).
The former Shamuel Academy player joined City of Lusaka at the January 2022 transfer window deadline day penning a three year deal.
However just months into his stay at the Woodlands Stadium based club, Chate suffered a serious injury which has kept him out of action for close to a year and six months.
The ZamFoot Crew caught up with the youngster who narrated how the whole situation has been since day one.
“The 2022/2023 season on the 21st of August when the league just started we went to Choma and played our first game against Barts FC ,and I was in the starting line up after the game started and was injured by an opponent on my knee and I was immediately hurt and badly injured until a stretcher came and was taken out immediately after being injured,” Chate told the ZamFoot Crew.
“It was just the 30th minute of the game but afterwards I was taken for a scan after a week and two weeks later I did my MRI scan. I was found to have a tear of the meniscus and a grade three tear of an ACL Anterior cruciate ligament.”
“I have been trying to push for treatment but nothing has been happening from the team since I got injured. I even tried to see doctors on my own since nothing has happened from the team till today,” he added.
Chate is now pleading to well wishers to help him get his treatment since the team has been dragging its feet.
“They haven’t done anything for me to get back on the pitch and it’s been almost a year and half. Now as things stand I only need someone who will help me push and get my treatment arrangements from the team. Any responsible response will be highly appreciated from every well wisher,” Chate said.
Let us organize a crowd funding for the young man do that he can get back on the pitch. Editor organize something