Zambian legend Nathan Sinkala is among the 10 players that were released by Zesco United on Tuesday.
The former TP Mazembe midfielder only spent a season at Zesco United.
Zesco United legends Lazarous Kambole and Kenyan forward Jesse Were have also left the team.
The duo won multiple league titles at the club.
South African born midfielder Mpho Mathekgane is also one of the casualties together with goalkeeper Mwenya Chibwe.
Zambia midfielder Kelvin Kapumbu has already joined Israeli second tier side.
“I wish to inform our supporters and stakeholders that Kelvin Kapumbu, Lazarous Kambole, Nathan Sinkala, Kezironi Kizito, Jesse Were, Samuel Adeyemi, Mwenya Chibwe, Francis Elimbi, Mpho Mathekgane have left the club following the expiration of their contracts. The club has also separated mutually with Collins Sikombe,” Club Chief Executive Officer Charles Kalala said.
The Club Chief Executive Officer has also revealed that club management had tried to retain some of the players but could not reach an agreement.
“We tabled improved offers to some of the players that have left the team unfortunately that could not persuade them to stay. We have already started scouting for replacements in these departments. The club will soon be making announcements of the new signings in the coming days.”
Meanwhile, Zesco United has seconded Pascal Phiri, Justin Mulele, and Steven Chisenga to ZESCO Malaiti Rangers.
“These players remain a key part of this football club. We have taken them to Malaiti Rangers for further development and exposure. We will continue monitoring their development,” Kalala said.
Not sure why,but ZESCO no longer as electric as they used to be,mwe.
Mwenya Chibwe what now????
Lazarus Kambole also, still unable to resurrect.