By Gwen Chipasula
In a quest to keep the dream of playing continental football alive, Super Division side NAPSA Stars Football Club boosted its squad with an inclusion of four players during the Mid-season transfer window.
Among the Clubs signings was 2012 AFCON winning player and former Southampton FC striker Emmanuel Mayuka who penned a two-year permanent contract with the Pensioners.
Mayuka joined Napsa having played for several other Football Clubs including Zamalek, Young Boys, Green Buffalos FC and Kabwe Warriors FC.
The Pensioners also signed Kenyan international goalkeeper Shaaban Odhoji on a two-year permanent contract from a well-known Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia FC.
Chipolopolo Striker and 2019 COSAFA winning player Tapson Kaseba also joined Napsa Stars FC from Green Eagles FC signing a one-year loan deal.
Ghanaian Daniel Adoko was also acquired from Super League side Red Arrows FC on a one year permanent deal.
Napsa Stars FC Board Chairman and NAPSA Director Information and Technology Dr. Gregory Nsofu confirmed the signing of the four players saying he has no doubt that the four inclusions are coming to NAPSA with enough experience to help the club.
“We are delighted to have Mayuka here who has been training with the team for two weeks now. The coaches have confirmed that Mayuka is able to add value to the club,”
“The other three players are also coming from a well-known clubs. We are confident that they will help the team reach its goals.” Dr Nsofu said.
Team head coach Mohamed Fathi is confident the four inclusions to his side will help the team.
“We needed a goalkeeper to help out Rabson Muchelenga’nga and Philip Banda. On Mayuka, I know he is a fighter and people will soon see him play even before his six-weeks recovery programme ends, Tapson is doing well so far and so is Adoko.” Fathi said.
Napsa Stars is currently third on the log and is looking to cement its position.
The team has played 20 games, won 10, drawn six and lost four. The teams has so far scored 31 goals and conceded 18.
Coach Mohamed Fathi is confident that his side will finish the league in top four and take part in continental football.
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