By NATION REPORTER
A LUSAKA lawyer Dickson Jere has come to the aid of Matero Magic, one of the country’s top basketball teams that faces eviction at the OYDC Centre due to none payment of rentals.
Jere said he has positively responded to the “SOS” from Magic which trains the B-side at OYDC in Matero following management’s decision to stop them from using the premises until they paid rentals.
“I have already engaged the centre director over the matter. We shall resolve all the outstanding issues and the team will be back on the court,” Jere said.
He added that Matero Magic, which is the reigning champions in Zambia, has brought pride to the people of Matero and it will be his honour to help them settle at OYDC as their home ground.
“I will do the Matero magic and help the team. We are happy with their achievements,” Jere said.
Jere, who is also PF aspiring candidate for Matero constituency, said the team has over 40 youths from various parts of Matero and it is his pledge that sports activities be enhanced in the area.
“I want to use sports as a means of getting youths out of the streets and drugs. So Matero Magic basketball team perfectly fits my agenda,” said Jere, who is also a board member of the OYDC.
He said the centre also requires money to pay various suppliers and maintain the sports courts but added that a win-win situation will be achieved through discussions.
And coach for Matero Magic, Obert Shamboko thanked Jere for coming to the aid of his team saying the assistance will go a long way in helping build a formidable team.
