Kenyan footballer Jesse Were is reportedly in discussions for a return to Zesco United following the end of his time with Kansanshi Dynamos.
Jesse Jackson Were, an international player from Kenya, is close to making an extraordinary comeback to Zambian powerhouse Zesco United. The 34-year-old forward, now a free agent after his stint with Kansanshi Dynamos, is believed to be in late-stage negotiations with Zesco United, where he previously achieved significant success. Sources involved in the talks indicate that Were had a crucial meeting with Zesco United’s chairperson, Richard Mulenga, suggesting a potential agreement.
Wami Katanga, a respected journalist with Bolla Zambia, reports that Were is likely to sign a one-year deal initially, with the option to extend. This move could represent a notable achievement for both Were and Zesco, as the club looks to strengthen its attack with a familiar and successful player.
Were’s potential return to Zesco is not just a transfer; it’s a homecoming. His previous period with the club, beginning in 2016 after his transfer from FKF Premier League team Tusker FC, was highly successful. During his time at Zesco, Were helped the team win the league title four times and reached the impressive milestone of scoring a hundred goals, confirming his status as one of the club’s most successful foreign players in the last decade.
“Were leaves Zesco United a proud individual, having scored a century of goals last season and added two more in the first half of the current league,” the club mentioned in a past statement. His return could reignite the outstanding form that helped him secure the domestic cup title and played a vital role in Zesco United’s advancement to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.
Additionally, Were has impressive individual honors. His nomination as the Africa-based Player of the Year in 2016 highlights his significant impact and influence on African football.
