Why Harambee Stars forward turned down European transfers to sign for Zambian club

Harambee Stars forward Emmanuel Osoro has cleared the air on why he opted for Zambian champions Power Dynamos. The exciting youngster jetted out of the country on Friday, 11 July, to begin a new chapter in his blossoming football career.In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Osoro noted that he had opportunities to ply his trade in Europe, but he chose Zambia as it offers growth, structure, and long-term vision.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013216##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsPower Dynamos is wholly owned and sponsored by privately owned power utility, the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC).Since its inception in 1971, Power Dynamos has been in the top flight of Zambian football since the start of the country’s Super Division and is one of the all-time best Zambian clubs in terms of consistency, silverware, and performance.Ticket prices for African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Nairobi announcedThe club has been in the top flight of Zambian football since its formation in 1971 and holds the record for being the only Zambian club to have won a continental championship. It has never once been relegated from the premier league and holds six league trophies.”I chose Zambia because, after weighing my options, Power Dynamos stood out as a sustainable team with solid backing. I did not want to join a club whose future I could not trust,” Osoro offered.”I did receive offers from Europe, but they were all from lower-tier teams. I still believe I have so much more to offer, and I don’t want to end up in a place where I’d be forgotten,” he continued.Steve Biko names most underrated player at SharksThe youngster, who landed in Zambia on Friday evening, noted that he is optimistic that his fine form would keep going, and eventually something bigger would come out of his career.”My focus now is to give my best in Zambia, grow as a player, and hopefully attract better opportunities in the world. This move is just the beginning of something bigger,” he disclosed.Why Nyayo Stadium will be unavailable to local teams immediately after CHANAt Power Dynamos, Osoro will be part of a strike force hungry for a third consecutive Zambian Super League title.He will reunite with former Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shummah to offer the club an instant chemistry boost up front.Osoro’s contribution to FC Talanta in the recently concluded season was nothing short of remarkable.He scored nearly half of the club’s total goals in the just-concluded campaign, cementing his reputation as one of the league’s deadliest finishers.Austin Odhiambo lists advantage of being a Gor Mahia player ahead of CHAN tournamentWhat made his season even more interesting is that he started as a winger before switching to striker, where he adapted well.His stellar form also earned him a call-up to the national team, Harambee Stars, where he marked his full debut in style, scoring and assisting in Kenya’s 2-1 win over Chad in June.However, Osoro’s departure, along with Shummah’s earlier exit, leaves a noticeable void in the Harambee Stars’ frontline as preparations for the upcoming Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) intensify.Monaco show puts Serem’s name in Tokyo Championship conversationHead coach Benni McCarthy, who had counted on the duo for their form and fitness, will likely turn to Ryan Ogam as the squad’s primary forward.Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi of Sofapaka FC is also expected to step up, likely serving as the secondary striker behind Ogam. While Ondimo has shown flashes of brilliance at club level, replicating the consistency of Osoro and Shummah remains a tall order for the national side.Trio ditches World University Games for AK trials

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