Kenyan internationals Jesse Were and Ian Otieno featured as Zesco United returned back to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Prison Leopards in the Zambian Super League. After rumours of a looming exit from Zesco United, Were was handed a starting berth by head coach Numba Mumamba in a move that is likely to confirm his commitment to the club. Our starting XI pic.twitter.com/wK2txxULwQ— Zesco United FC (@ZescoUnitedFC) December 24, 2021 The former Tusker FC forward however confirmed to Mozzart Sport that the rumours have no truth and has no plans to leave Zesco United when his contract elapses at the end of the year. Zesco goal machine Jesse Were trashes exit rumoursWere has endured an indifferent season as h has not been at his devastating best, managing only a paltry two goals with the club also struggling to register impressive results.Zesco had a strong start to the season as they spurned a number of early chances with Fackson Kapumbu and Samson Mkandawire guilty. The reigning champions finally made their early dominance count in the 15th minute when Enock Sakala fired them ahead as they went into the halftime break with the lead. Despite pushing for the insurance goal in the second half Zesco settled for the 1-0 win over Prison Leopards whose defense stood tall to deny Timu ya Zico a comfortable win. The win lifts Zesco to second on the log just two points off Green Buffaloes as they look to get their title defense back on track.
