Upcoming players, who idolize Kenyan international Jesse Were, have been counselled to embrace discipline and hard work in order to reach and surpass the levels the striker has.Were, made himself a name in the Kenyan Premier League where he, won the Golden Boot with Tusker in 2015 courtesy of the 22 goals he managed.His goal-poaching instincts saw him move to Zambia the following year as the Ndola-based Zesco United broke the bank for his signature.##NAJAVA_MECA_8027882##Were, who rejoined Zesco in January after two years with Kansashi Dynamos, is considered one of the best strikers to have graced the Zambian Super League.During his first stint with Zesco, he hit more than one hundred goals (both in league and cup) for the club earning himself the moniker ‘King Jesse’.Although he didn’t crack it with the national team despite getting more than thirty caps, Were is still regarded as one of the elite strikers in Kenya and Zambia given the success he has achieved at club level.Ivory Coast football federation avails buses to clubsAsked on what will take an upcoming player to succeed in the trade, Were was quick to advocate for discipline and hard work.“They work hard and be disciplined on and off the pitch. Being prayerful is good as well,” said the striker in an interview with club media.Reflecting on the success he has had with Zega Mambo, Were named the 2019 ABSA Cup final against Zanaco as one of his best matches on Zambian soil.Powerhouses clash in CAF Champions League semi-finalsZesco beat Zanaco 4-1 to lift the title in a game where Were was on the scoresheet.“The 2019 final was epic. The stadium was fully packed and the President was in attendance. The match was like a derby for us. I managed to score and assist and was named the player of the tournament in the awarding ceremony,” recalled the forward, who has won two cups with Zesco.Zesco, who have won six cups will take on Nchanga Rangers in the quarters of the current edition. The match will be played on Sunday at Nkoloma Stadium.
