Archive for May, 2009

Chipolopolo Boys striker Jacob Mulenga has signed a three year deal with an option of three more years with Dutch side FC Utrecht. (In the picture, Jacob shoots the atmosphere in FC Utrecht's stadium during a Europa League qualifying play off game against FC Groningen on Wednesday) And the 25 year old ended his four year stint in France at ligue 2 side Berrichonne Chateauroux on a high after he helped them avoid relegation on Friday as the gangling striker scored in Berri’s 2-1 win to end the season on position 15. Mulenga took his tally to 10 goals in 28 appearances in the league plus 2 goals he scored in the cup competitions. According to the Dutch side’s official website, Jacob watched FC Utrecht’s 1-4 loss to FC Groningen in midweek in a Europa playoff. Full story

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Chipolopolo Boys first choice goalkeeper Kennedy 'Kapalayi' Mweene is not going anywhere but anyone interested in signing the Zambian goalkeeper judged the best in the land should be prepared to pay R10 million for his services. It has been reported that the country’s top sides, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, are interested in the Zambian international a few days after he was voted the Absa Premiership Goalkeeper of the Year. Full story