Kenyan international Jesse Were claimed his first league goal of the season as Zesco United overcame Kabwe Warriors 2-0 in a Zambian Super League match.Harambee Stars first-choice keeper Ian Otieno missed out on the matchday squad after being substituted in the second half of Mali’s 5-0 evisceration of Kenya. Our #StartingXI #zufcvskbw #Matchday pic.twitter.com/rRLgTsIFEr— Zesco United FC (@ZescoUnitedFC) October 13, 2021 The custodian and Were missed the 2-0 defeat to Kafue Celtic last time out with the club later revealing that the players were serving punishment following an indiscipline case.Otieno’s substitution now looks more of an injury than a tactical change with Farouk Shikalo coming on for him at the start of the second half. Were came up against former AFC Leopards midfielder Harrison Mwendwa who came off the bench in the 62nd minute to try and salvage something for the Warriors.Zesco started the game on the front foot with Were and Enock Sakala squandering chances that could have handed them an early lead to settle the nerves. After a goalless first half, Zesco sprung to life in the 54th minute through Solomon Sakala who turned in Kevin Kampamba’s well-struck corner kick.Zesco put the game to bed in the 73rd minute when Were tapped in Edward Lungu’s headed pass to ensure all three points for the reigning champions. The win takes Zesco United to fourth on the log having played two games less and now trail log leaders Green Buffaloes by seven points.
