Makwata joined Zesco in February 2020 after an exceptional half a season with AFC Leopards where he scored 13 goals and was the lead scorer in the league before he dumped Ingwe for a return to Zambia, this time with nine-time league champions. He penned a three-year deal with the club.His time with Zesco was however difficult as he made a handful of appearances for the club, scoring three goals across all competitions in over a year with the club.Kenyan international John Makwata has left Zesco United, a year after he joined the club from AFC Leopards.Makwata signed a three-year deal with the club but found playtime difficult to come by. He leaves Zesco with one league medal.#KenyansAbroad pic.twitter.com/wvzBoS2yMm— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 9, 2021 The club has now released a statement confirming his departure. He leaves Zesco with one league title to his name.“Kenyan international and ZESCO United striker, John Makwata has left the club. The Zambian Super League-winning striker, joined ZESCO United last year having penned a 3-year deal with the Ndola-based league giants. Makwata joined ZESCO United last year adding to a list of Kenyan footballers who have been part of the club’s success in recent years,” read a statement from the club.United CEO, Richard Kabwe Mulenga has thanked Makwata for his contribution towards winning the title in the just-concluded season.“We have reached an agreement with Makwata to separate mutually. I wish to thank him for his services and his contribution towards the team’s title triumph this season,” Mulenga told the club’s official website.Zambian giants Zesco United have released Kenyan Intenational John Mark Makwata #StarsAbroad pic.twitter.com/nVmVrTWcgy— Jeff Kinyanjui (@Nyash88) July 9, 2021 A product of the famous JMJ Academy, Makwata started out at Nairobi City Stars in 2011 before crossing over to Ulinzi Stars in 2013. In 2017 he resigned from the military and joined the Zambian side, Buildcon, and a year later he left for Oman Al Nasr. He returned to the country and joined AFC Leopards. Makwata is a full Kenyan international and has made several appearances for Harambee Stars.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
