MTN Super League side ZESCO United have reinforced their squad with two new acquisitions namely Emmanuel Manda and Derrick Obame.
Derrick Maureen Assoumou Obame is a Gabonese attacking midfielder who joins Team Ya Ziko from Football Canon 105. The club took to social media to confirm the development.
Emmanuel Manda joins Zega Mambo from FC MUZA and has penned a two year deal with the Ndola based outfit.
“ZESCO United Football Club is proud to officially unveil two exciting new additions to the Ndola Giants – Gabonese attacking midfielder Derrick Maureen Assoumou Obame and Zambian forward Emmanuel Manda from FC MUZA.
At only 19 years old, Obame arrives from Football Canon 105 (Gabon) as a highly rated left-footed playmaker, identified by the club as a strategic addition to strengthen creativity, tempo control and attacking unpredictability ahead of both domestic and continental campaigns. His technical quality, vision, composure in tight spaces and attacking intelligence are expected to elevate ZESCO’S offensive play and provide quality service to the forwards. Obame has already linked up with the squad in Ndola and will integrate immediately with the technical team,” reads part of a statement from ZESCO United.
“Meanwhile, Emmanuel Manda joins the live wires from FC MUZA, bringing aggression, pace and attacking hunger to the frontline. The dynamic forward has officially arrived in Ndola and put pen to paper on a two-year contract following agreement between the two clubs. Known for his ability to unsettle defenders and his all-round attacking play, Manda now embarks on an exciting new chapter at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium as ZESCO continues to build a squad capable of challenging for silverware both locally and continentally.”
