Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:25:36 +0000
By Violet tembo
JUNIOR Chipolopolo midfielder Enoch Mwepu has been honored with a high cost residential plot by Kalulushi Municipal Council for his outstanding performance at the Under-20 South Korea World Cup.
In a statement released by the municipality’s public relations officer Chritabel Ngosa to the Daily Nation in Ndola, the gesture was for the ‘‘splendid performance’’ exhibited by the player at the on-going Under 20 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.
Kalulushi Mayor Rashida Mulenga says she was delighted that the Under- 20 team exhibited resilience and endurance throughout their performance at the tournament.
“The performance of the Under-20 Zambia national soccer team at the FIFA World Cup in South Korea is a clear manifestation of patriotism and team work. On behalf of Kalulushi Municipal Council and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to commend the lads for their splendid performance.” she said.
Mulenga said as a way of encouraging the young people in the district, the council had decided to honour Mwepu with the high cost residential plot.
“Enock Mwepu has made us proud as Kalulushi district, especially that he comes from here and he has also made the country proud at large. It is on this premise that the council has decided to honour him with a high cost residential plot as a way of saying ‘thank you’,” she added.
She said the achievement attained by Mwepu had inspired many promising young footballers in the district.
She underscored the need for the district to identify youths who were making a difference in various sporting fields with the view of recognizing them.
Mulenga reiterated that the council remained committed in ensuring that sportsmen and women were recognised for their achievement.
