Kenyan talisman Jesse Jackson Were has penned an emotional farewell message for his former club ZESCO United.
The former Tusker FC skipper took to Facebook to express gratitude to the Ndola based outfit.
Were spent spent six years at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and went on to win 4 Super League titles and 2 ABSA Cups at Zesco United as one of the best foreign acquisitions to have graced the local league in the last 2 decades.
“Since the very first day I joined the ZESCO team and moved to zambia, I was fully aware that the move was not in perpetuity, it is for this reason that I always envisaged leaving the team on the right terms; the right way, the right time, and that time is now.
For the past five years the ZESCO team has achieved numerous success and I am glad to have been party to what the team managed to achieve during my time there.”
Were who had a very prolific career at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium with his 108 goals was however quick to thank everyone at ZESCO United for their contribution to the success.
“All of the success however was never a one man show, and that is why I would love to extend my sincere gratitude to each and every person that made my work on the team easier.
To the executive,coaches, assistant coaches, doctors on the team. Thank you for the continuous guidance and lessons, the relationship between the coach and the players is an interdependent one, so thank you for the support that made my soccer career a lot more valuable and important to me in the last five years. It has been a humbling experience to work under you all.
To my teammates over the last five years, both the former and the latter. Thank you so much for everything you have taught me individually and collectively. It has been an amazing experience to work with tenacious & diligent people such as you but most importantly it’s been heart warming to find family away from home in each and every one of you and for that I thank you. Thank you for committing yourselves 100% and dedication to the team, it propelled us into achieving the victories that we did. Thank you for reinforcing the meaning of true sportsmanship.”
At Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Were was welcomed by the fans referring to him as the King as a term of endearment.
The 32 year old was quick to thank the fans for their undying support for the Kenyan lanky forward who brought them a lot of joy and success.
“To the Fans, I take the privilege to thank each and everyone of you for for sticking with ZESCO through each time. Every match either came with a victory or defeat and through it all you stuck by the ZESCO team. Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. I really appreciate it all. I hope my commitment and loyalty to the team throughout the years were enough to repay you all for your immense support.”
“I will always be grateful for the historic journey we shared. I also want to stress that the journey is not over, I have simply turned to a new leaf. I am fully focused on helping my new teammates and coaches in every way I can.
From me, JJW, Asante sana Zega Mambo. ZESCO United FC in partnership with Atlasmara.”
Were officially joined Kansanshi Dynamos from ZESCO United on 4th January and has since gotten down to work with his new teammates.
The Zesco United legend joined former teammates Bruce Musakanya and Davy Daka in North Western Province after penning a two year deal.
Were could make his Kansanshi Dynamos debut tomorrow when the Mabanga Boys visit Lusaka to face the Bankers, Zanaco in a week 18 clash set for Sunset Stadium.
