Zambian players abroad were in action over the weekend with mixed results being posted. Midfield ace Enock Mwepu scored a stunner as his Redbull Salzburg recorded a 6-2 win in the Austrian Bundesliga.
In South Africa, Justin Shonga put in a full ninety minute shift while Augustine Mulenga played the last 45 minutes for Orlando Pirates as they beat Amazulu by two goals to one.
Rodrick Kabwe put in a full shift for Ajax Cape town in their one all draw with Chippa United.
Kennedy Mweene was left out of the Mamelodi Sundowns match day squad that recorded a two nil win.
It was an off weekend for Salulani Phiri ans his Polokwane City team mates.
In DRC, Rainford Kalaba put in a 79 minute shift as Nathan Sinkala and Kabaso Chongo all played full ninety minutes for TP Mazembe in their nil all draw with Saint Eloi Lupopo.
In Morocco, Donashano Malama and his Olympique Khourbga team mates played out to a three-three draw with Difaâ El Jadida.
In Tanzania, Obbrey Chirwa and his Yanga team mates were not in action.
Lubinda Mundia and his Singinda team mates suffered a one nil away defeat to Lipuli.
In Austria, Striker Patson Daka played the first 68 minutes for FC Liefering who were held to a one all draw by Kapfenberger SV.
Midfielder Enock Mwepu made his first start for Redbull Salzburg and scored a goal plus made an assist as they beat Admiral Wacker by six goals to two.
In Armenia, wing wizard Lubambo Musonda scored his sixth goal of the season to help Gandzaar Kapan to 1-1 draw with FC Shirak Gyumri.
In Beilgium, Emmanuel Banda played the last eight minutes of KV Oostende’s 2-2 draw with Sint-Truiden.
In Israel, Midfielder Klings Kangwa netted a brace to help his Hapoel Be’er Sheva U19 squad beat Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon by three goals to two.
Defender Emmanuel Mbola played the full ninety minutes for Haopel Rana’ana who beat Ironi Kryat Shmona by a lone goal. Emmanuel Mayuka was left out of the match day squad.
In Portugal, Winger Kenneth Kalunga and his Sporting de Esmoriz team mates managed a narrow one nil victory over Esterreja.
Former Zanaco striker Moses Phiri played the last eight minutes for Sporting de Covilha as they laboured to a nil nil draw with Cova Piedade
In Saudi Arabia, Saith Sakala assisted Jao Pedro’s face saver as Al Fateh suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Al-Hilal.
In Sweden, Edward Chilufya was left out of the match day squad for Djurgadens IF that suffered a two nil loss away at AIK.
In Russia, Striker Evans Kangwa put in a full ninety minute shift while defender Stophila Sunzu played the first 43 for Arsenal Tula who suffered a three nil defeat away to FC Krasnodar.
Striker Fashion Sakala and his Spartak Moskva II side will be in action later today against Khimki.
In the USA, Left back Prosper Chiluya put in a full ninety minute shift for Bethlehem Steel FC who recorded their second draw in a row this time at home against Cincinnati.
Zambian players lack consistency with the exception of Emmanuel Mbola. Weldone Mwepu.
Agree above.
The only Zambian assets now are:
1. Mwepu
2. Prosper Chiluya (watch this boy)
3. Patson (need put in extra to compensate injuries).
Search for a goalkeeper abroad. There are no goalkeepers in Zambian league.
Most Zambian players are very talented but they do not know that talent alone can not get you anywhere, hard work and discipline is what the seperates the cream from the rest. If you made a pararell comparison between Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo you find out that Messi is very talented and he also put in some hard work as compared to the utmost hard work that CR7 exihibits. Just look at the movements on the Ball”Man o Man” watching Messi is like being treated to the aromatic flavour of Soccer, the boy’s legs are like the hands of a master craftsman.
I am a Zambian and I know that most Zambian players are so laid back and very indisciplined, they get big headed very early and insubstantially drown into the euphoria of girls and beer.
That is a very true observation of not only Zambian players but a lot of African players. The question is were is the missing link between full professionalism and the general conduct of a lot of Africa players? Why do a lot of African players get big headed so early in their careers and show a lack of professionalism. I think we need to look at the cause or problem than merely look at the symptom.
Why cant African players hold it together and just be as professional as a lot of their counter parts.
Nostra. Its serves me well to have someone who shares the same sentiments with me. That Prosper is a different player altogether. He is a gem .
Players from North and West Africa are the only example of African players that manage in Europe. Look at Salah Mohammed and Sanne at Liverpool. If you look at players that have played for big clubs in Italy, France, Spain, UK, Italy etc, you will find that a lot if not almost all of these guys are from North and West Africa
Zambian players luck seriousness and are much undisciplined as well very lazy. For most Zambian players just being at a club in Europe that is that, they have attained everything in life – The rest will have to come from Heaven or by magic (fi ka i solve ifine). Zambian players don’t just aim high. What do you expect of players that have nicknames of other players, NOTHING?
I hope this Mwepu boy and others will look to Kalu as a yard stick from which to measure how far they can reach, and this is by raising the crossbar a meter higher. Do better than Kalusha
Zambian players have had no ambitions, especially in the past. I just hope the new kids can change and start thing big
Sanne was at Southampton before moving to Liverpool. Our own Mayuka was at the same club but failed and is now a bench warmer in Israel
Too much asking God to do everything for Zambian players. God willing I will succeed. We are all children of God and it is for this reason the bible puts clear “That God helps those that help themselves” . This means that if one does not work hard, then don’t expect God to help you
Zambian players have had no ambitions, especially in the past. I just hope the new kids can change and start thinking big
Just watched Enock Mwepus assist and goal. The boy will go very far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn-4pBBCzo
So true that Zambian players are generally very talented but lack a sence of focus
LOTTIE PHIRI,FWAYO TEMBO,BRUCE MUSAKANYA,KENEDY MUDENDA,CLIFFORD MULENGA,EMMANUEL MAYUKA the list goes on and on of rare talent that never lived up to its billing
You forgot Mukuka Mulenga…
Going to Europe or abroad doesn’t spell success in itself. the sooner all aspirants realise this and work their socks off the better.
on our part as soccer fans we should also realise this, In as much as we condemn the attitude of Zambian players and praise those of other countries especially West Africans, consideration must also be made of how many West Africans are on various European streets having failed to make it. Ala bengi ichine chine.
There are a lot of trials and hurdles on the way to perfection and most expectant footballers and even students do fail by the wayside.
In life some people make it others fail.
When you send a hundred expect only less than 10 % to make it.
Already muli that successful U20 team some have already indicated failure from the word go. Others have stuttered, while others are limping and a few have almost made it towards their goal.
Twayambile banaga grade 1? (ifwe bambi mu 1968?), nibanga bafika apo twafika (lelo)?
ENOCK MWEPU is another rare football talent and I keep wondering will he be different from all those I have mentioned? with humility ,Focus and Harwork he sure can make it.
When u sow “booze and little darlings” u reap booze and little darlings. The majority west and north African players r muslims! They dont touch Jameson ok
While we are on the subject, I think Zambian players fail due to lack of strong mentality, short sightedness in wanting to sign dubious contracts and inediscipline. To a certain extent, some players are content with being benched so long as they get paid. And like one blogger said, the success we see with West African countries overshadows the many youngsters that end up on the streets in Europe. Maybe it’s high time FAZ and player handlers got concerned about not only the ‘on-the- field conduct’ but ‘off-the-field conduct’ as well.