Zambian giants, Zesco United has confirmed the departure of Kenyan striker Jesse 'Jackson' Were from the membership.
Were has been with Zesco for the beyond 5 years and leaves as their all-time main scorer having reached a century aim ultimate season and contributing greater inside the first half of the modern-day league campaign.
In a statement, Zesco said: "ZESCO United striker, Jesse Jackson Were has left the club after spending five-years with the 9 times Zambian Super League champions.
Were whose settlement ends on December 31, 2021 joined ZESCO United in 2016 and went directly to turn out to be the membership’s most decorated striker in recent years. A herbal talented striker with a razor-sharp eye for dreams are a number of the pleasant traits that made the Kenyan striker arguably one of the nice overseas acquisitions ZESCO United has made inside the final decade."
On his element, the club's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Kabwe Mulenga said: “five-years ago, we brought Jesse Jackson Were to Ndola as a part of our roadmap towards assembling a sturdy ZESCO United facet. Today, we can proudly say that he has been a achievement tale for this crew.
“Were’s triumphing mentality has been a catalyst to the increase of this football club. No one will ever neglect the dreams he has scored for this crew and the joy he brought now not best to us but also to the ZESCO United fanatics.
“He is a true servant of the stunning sport who additionally bought his united states of america to the outdoor world thoroughly. We desire him the best of luck on his subsequent journey."
The 32-12 months-vintage leaves after supporting the Zambian aspect to 4 league titles, two Absa Cup championships, and two Charity Shield honors.
