Zambia Super League side, ZESCO United have confirmed the departure of Kenyan talisman Jesse Jackson Were, and midfielder Tafadzwa Rusike after six and two years respectively.
Were, 32, leaves Zega Mambo after winning four league titles, two ABSA Cup titles, and two charity shield titles as well as over a century of goals for ZESCO United as the club’s leading goalscorer.
“ZESCO United striker, Jesse Jackson Were has left the club after spending 5-years with the nine times Zambian Super League champions.”
Were whose contract ends on December 31, 2021 joined ZESCO United in 2016 and went on to become the club’s most decorated striker in recent years.
ZESCO United Chief Executive Officer, Richard Kabwe Mulenga has described Were as one of the most dedicated servants of the beautiful game.
“5-years ago, we brought Jesse Jackson Were to Ndola as part of our roadmap towards assembling a strong ZESCO United side. Today, we can proudly say that he has been a success story for this team,” Mulenga told the club's official website.
“Were’s winning mentality has been a catalyst to the growth of this football club. No one will ever forget the goals he has scored for this team and the joy he brought not only to us but also to the ZESCO United fans.”
“He is a true servant of the beautiful game who also sold his country to the outside world very well. We wish him the best luck in his next journey,” Mulenga concluded.
Rusike on the other hand was instrumental in ZESCO United’s 2020/21 league title and Charity Shield success.
“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.”
Meanwhile ZESCO United Chief Executive Officer, Richard Kabwe Mulenga said: would like to thank Rusike for his contribution to the club’s success. He contributed greatly to our league title success last season. We wish him the best of luck in his next chapter in the game.”
