February 22, 2012
African Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner Emmanuel Mayuka returned to his base in Switzerland over the weekend and on Monday, the AFCON winner was unveiled to the press after Zambia historic win in Gabon 10 days ago.
The 21 year old gave an account of Zambia’s triumph including the experience which saw him grab the Golden Boot award despite finishing in level with Chris Katongo and Didier Drogba on three goals thanks to an assist.
Mayuka the press briefing the former Kabwe Warriors ace then was greeted to thunderous welcome by his teammates who he was meeting for the first since late last year.
In Eastern Europe, Chisamba Lungu has been invited by one of Russia’s state TV stations for interviews after the 21 year old attacking midfielder and Zambia’s heroics in Gabon.
The Ural midfielder confirmed in an interview with Zambianfootball.net from his base in Russia that he is heading to the Russian capital city.
“Yes, I have been invited by the state TV stations for interviews. I will be flying out today [from Yekateringburg to Moscow] and then from Moscow I will fly to Turkey to meet my teams,” Chisamba said on Wednesday morning.
Chisamba was met at the airport by Ural officials and fans
The former Zanaco star is yet to meet with his teammates who are in Turkey for pre-season but was met at the airport by his club officials and supporters on Saturday afternoon when he arrived in Yekaterinburg.
Headline from Ural to Real [Madrid
One of Russia’s daily newspapers who did an interview with Chisamba last weekend from Gabon in which the skilful midfielder talked about his dream of playing for Spanish giants Real Madrid had a headline ‘From Ural to Real,’ and they took a swipe at Doumbia, coincidentally the man Mayuka replaced at Young Boys in June 2010.
“[Chisamba] Lungu is now known in Russia. Many fans watched the [AFCON] final because of the Russian interest especially Doumbia who was top scorer in Russia but after the match it was all about Lungu because before the tournament he was hardly known as he was just playing for Ural [Division One side],” a Russian fan told the Zamfoot Crew after being asked about the new found spotlight by the Russian media on the Zambian international.
“With Lungu playing in the final while Doumbia was on the bench, there should be something special with Lungu and now his every move in Russia will be followed.
17 Comments on "Warm Swiss welcome for Mayuka as Chisamba heads to Moscow for interviews"
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Dee-star on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 7:06 PM
Maaaaaah! Ba nigga baleumfwa bwino.
lufwendo on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 7:19 PM
You should have posted photos for Mayuka like the way you did it with Lungu.
Jungleman on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 8:33 PM
Hey! these guys honestly should have found a better picture in their Ural heading. Chisamba did not look okay washing his face. The eyes should have at least been open, i don’t like it at all. How can you go to real madrid with your eyes closed? It’s a dream! That’s what is being portrayed in this picture it seems.
slim on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 9:21 PM
Americans have a saying that “only a winner goes to dinner”!! The europeans r showing none of the rancour being exhibited by Southafrican club officials who r threatening our players with sanctions. How do u expect someone to perfom 48 hrs after a major championship like the Afcon?! The South Africans have truly betrayed their emotions; deep down their hearts they r depressed that Zambia excelled at the Afcon.pliz dont b jealousy.
K ways on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 9:26 PM
Good news 4 us who love the game.
Amandla on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 9:34 PM
Good news for both of you guys! We are proud of you! Take care of yourselves!!!
Patrick mwanza on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 9:56 PM
Did Evance Kangwa receive a warm welcome pa cilata?
Soccerguru on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 10:53 PM
Lol nice one Patrick mwanza! U have made my day ! I can speak for titima tho…the DINAMOoo faithful gave him a radius reception!
underBODY on Wed, 22nd Feb 2012 11:50 PM
@Jungleman, certainly thats not Chisamba in the picture. Perhaps those who who can understand the language in which the article is written can interpret for some of us. I dare say it looks like its some kind of Photoshop work which is nothing but a racist jibe because the picture is intended to project ugliness. Zamfoot you got sucked in on this one, shame!!!
Amandla on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 12:55 AM
underBODY, I think you make sense. Please ZF pull the newspaper caption down!
Amandla on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 1:09 AM
For those who didn’t see the hand of God in Zambia’s victory over Ivory Coast perhaps Ivory Coast goalkeeper Copa may give you insight from this article where he confesses God’s hand in the victory by Zambia against his team “Zambia was God’s team – Copa” http://www.supersport.com/football/africa/news/120222/Zambia_was_Gods_team_Copa
Gametime12 on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 1:13 AM
That must be a soccer fan, because humm even his old age shows on his face. Chisamba Lungu had a Mohawk/Table cut hair style during and after the afcon. Ku Russia nako why that photo sure?
GIFT MASHEKE on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 8:46 AM
watchout for chisamba lungu
Buch on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 10:37 AM
Guys are dreaming big, Real Madrid, Man U, Chelsea mmmmmmmmm elo ka Evans Kangwa ati Olando Pirates, mwaiche zoona! Congrats guys surely those dreams + hard work will get you where your dreams are pointing!
nebart mvula on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 4:27 PM
Well, chisamba lungu proved himself to all the fans around the world that he is a heroh not only to zambian or african football but entire world! Keep it c. Lungu, nebart -lusaka – zambia.
Sibs on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 6:03 PM
That picture to me doesn’t look like Chisamba. It looks like ikontize. I wonder where these guys got this pic from.
mulenga chitalu on Fri, 24th Feb 2012 1:36 AM
mr lungu jst showed dat he wz 1 of da best playaz @ da resent afcon!! so he needs 2 find a beta club dan ural…a mov 2 real can b a gud idea. wll don 2 mr lungu n kip it up.