Players Abroad

PLAYERS ABROAD ROUND UP

December 17, 2018

2018 has been for the most part productive, fruitful, exciting etc. As the year comes to an end lets get up to date with information on Zambian players plying their trade in foreign leagues.

Up first is Stoppila Sunzu

The Chipolopolo denfensive kingpin has proved to be “Mr. Reliable” for his side Metz FC as they seek promotion from League 2 to League 1 where he will rub shoulders with the likes of Neymar, Mbappe, Depay etc. Metz in the league have played 17 games and Sunzu has played 16 games forming a partnership at the back which is ranked second for the least goals allowed, having conceded 12 goals only which is 2 goals more than the first ranked partnership. Sunzu for Metz has played a total of 20 games scoring once.

Up next is Mwape Musonda

The Black Leopards hitman is such a sure bet considering what he did for his team in gaining promotion; playing 30 times and scoring 18 goals which guaranteed Black Leopards promotion to the Psl. Musonda however, is yet to replicate that devastating form as he has bagged 3 goals and an assist in 13 games for his side in the current season.

Next is Evans Kangwa

The Chipolopolo striker who plays for Asrenal Tula in the Russian Premier league and currently occupying position 11 on the log. Kangwa this season for his team has played 15 games scoring 4 goals and has an assist registered, bringing his goal involvement to 5 so far.

Next is Zambia’s favourite duo in South Africa and there is no prize being given for guessing that its Augustine Mulenga and Justin Shonga.

Augustine ‘Diego’ Mulenga ever since moving to Orlando Pirates has been sensational as is evident from all the awards he has been nominated for and of which he won some, his award nominations/wins have ranged from goal of the month to man of the match to player of the month only to mention a few and currently he has a goal nominated for goal of the month. So far Augustine has played 14 games scoring 4 goals and bagging 4 assists a total of 8 goal involvements.

Justin Shonga “the sheriff”, “the free-kick specialist” it is argued that his technique is among the best in Africa and its quite hard to go against it as he has proven time and again that he is the guy whenever called upon. Just like his compatriot Mulenga, Shonga has continuously been nominated for awards ever since moving to pirates acknowledging what such a talent he his; currently he is nominated for goal of the month with 2 of his goals being chosen which happen to both be free-kick goals. So far in the season Justin has played 17 games scoring 4 goals and 2 assist.