End of an era: “King” Jesse Were leaves Zesco United with legendry status
Kenyan International Jesse Were has finally left Zambia giants Zesco United after almost five incredible and illustrious brilliant seasons at the club.
Jese Were whose contract officially expires on December 31,2021 joined Zesco in 2016 and went on to establish himself as one of the club’s most decorated strikers in the recent years.
The former Mathare United man leaves Zesco a very proud lad having reached a country goals last season and contributing two more in first half of the current league Campaign.
He also won four league tittles,two Absa Cup championship and two Charity Shield honours with nine Zambian Champions.
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.
“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.
Were has been keen linked with areturn to his former club Tusker.
