Kenyan international and Zesco United forward Vincent Oburu returned to action after a lengthy injury layoff as his side fell to TP Mazembe by a solitary goal in a friendly match at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola on Wednesday.Glody Likonza long-range goal for the Congolese giants 10 minutes into the second half was all they needed to win in the friendly played behind closed doors.Ex AFC Leopards hotshot Oburu itching to play again after overcoming injuryAn ankle injury has seen the former Wazito FC forward missing in action for close to seven months, his last appearance being in the 2-0 win over Konkola Blades in March shortly after he had announced himself in the 2-1 win over Nkana in February, a match in which he was involved in both goals, scoring one and setting up the other.##NAJAVA_MECA_6660739##Earlier in the month, his tactician, Mumamba Numba, was hopeful that the Kenyan would make his way to the pitch within two weeks, and even before the lapse of the estimated time, he was picked to start in the friendly.Oburu off to a flying start in ZambiaThe two sides are preparing for CAF assignments and used the match to test their preparedness, with Zesco getting their Confederation Cup underway in the second round while Mazembe play in the CAF Champions League.Oburu’s compatriot Ian Otieno was rested for the match, with Gregory Sanjase getting the nod ahead of Cyril Chibwe.Zesco will take on South Africa’s Royal Am in the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup that takes place next month.
