Zambia Super League giants Zesco United have officially signed goalkeeper Cyril Chibwe on a two-year contract.
The 29-year-old joins on a free transfer five months after being released by South Africa Premier Soccer League outfit Baroka.
Chibwe previously plied his trade with Polokwane City, Jomo Cosmos and the now defunct Platinum Stars, among other clubs in the PSL.
During this era he managed to get keep 20 clean sheets in approximately 48 games played across all competitions.
Chibwe will fight for the starting spot alongside Kenyan international goalkeeper, Ian Otieno and fellow Chipolopolo shot stopper Gregory Sanjase.
“As long as you play football there is pressure. Whether you play in lower ranks or higher ranks, football is a pleasure game. It is about how you handle the pressure. I can’t wait to be on the field and put on this beautiful jersey. ZESCO United fans should expect hard work, determination and most of all, silverware,” the custodian told the club website.
The Rustenburg-born player explained why he chose to join the Zambia’s 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup representatives even when he had offers from other South African clubs.
“Speculations were there but personally I knew that not having a team was a blessing from God because the time my clearance was handed to me the dates were mixed up so I couldn’t sign for any team,” he aaded.
“There were teams that were interested but I kept on training with the club. I wanted to wait until the end of the season, see what could happen. But look where I am now? I am really happy to be here at ZESCO United.”
Chibwe was born on North West to a South African mother and a Zambian father and has two Chipolopolo caps after switching his nationality in May 2019.
