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2 English Premiership Clubs After Sunzu as He Pledges Allegiance to Mazembe
Sunzu
TP Mazembe management have confirmed that two English Premiership clubs are after the Zambian midfielder cum defender.
The Lubumbashi based side confirmed this on its official website but seem to be holding out for bigger offers as they expect more clubs to join in the race for the African footballer of the year based in Africa nominee.
“TPM actually has in hand proposals to transfer Sunzu. Two of them come from English Premier League clubs with a financial interest, but deemed insufficient by the Chairman. Especially as all leading clubs are also likely to show interest in the coming days”, the statement said.
Meanwhile, Sunzu has stated that he will see out his contract at TP Mazembe which ends in 2015 unless the club agrees to give a move away.
He has also stated that he believes Zambia will retain the Africa Cup of nations trophy.
In an interview with TP Mazembe website, Sunzu stated that Zambia plays as a team and nothing has changed since January when the team went to feature in the 2012 AFCON tournament.
The full interview below;
SUNZU what does inspire you for the 2012 season as you have been acclaimed among the three tops of the continent?
It is a great honor to be part of the best in Africa. I’m not too surprised to be nominated; I’d say that’s a bonus after a brilliant season and in a club selection. In January I won the CAN with my Zambia and in November the Linafoot with my Mazembe. And perhaps individual trophy in December 2012, what a season …, I will still remember!
How do you see your chances on 20 December in Accra?
I am confident because Abu-TREIKA and KALABA are serious clients- set I hope the jury will make a good choice. Podium is a good thing. For the rest, I cross my fingers. My managers and teammates think I am lucky.
You’ve done an exceptional course this year and you’ve attracted the sympathy of all, what was your secret?
I have always been hard working. Good tempo of preparation in TPM has kept me physically healthy at the right level since 2011. Actually, I had very competent coaches and Mazembe teammates and in national team very supportive in the game I also maintained a healthy lifestyle, it put me in good conditions. Already earlier this year, I realized that it requires personality and discipline throughout the season.
The CAF Champions League has escaped you, are you disappointed?
Yes, but not too much, that’s football. Dramatizing would question all my performances. When you accept, it is easy to start on a new basis. Already compete in the semi-finals is a great achievement especially Mazembe. Defeat in Cairo against Al Ahly then draw game with Berekum in Lubumbashi, this catastrophic start was quickly corrected by motivated players and technical staff. Were able to respond. With Esperance we were not lucky. Honestly, I think technically the two finalists were not superior to us. In any case, congratulations to the winners Al Ahly for his seventh title.
What are the chances for Zambia, CAN 2013
Zambia has got a team, so a team means the participation of all during the game. For us, each player brings the best of himself, and together we win. Nothing has changed since lst January, Hervé Renard has kept the same pace and our chances are intact. Retain the title is not impossible because we don’t minimize any opponent.
In TPM your contract runs until when?
I am in contract with Mazembe until 2015, SUNZU is still there…
Some media have reported that there are English and French clubs who want to get hire you. What is it?
It makes sense to talk of SUNZU everywhere. I scored points with Zambia and Mazembe had a consecration which attracts European clubs. However, I am fighting so that all these should not attract me trouble, and do not hamper my preparation for the CAN.
Are you ready to depart or you stay in Lubumbashi?
It is difficult to leave Mazembe in the emotion of winning and a good individual progression. The club that wants me should have discussions with the leaders of TPM, and if they agree I will leave. Otherwise, I will stay until the end of my contract in 2015 …
Thank SUNZU
I should be the one to say thank you. Because once again, our website is featuring me, it’s great.
Posted by
KOLE
December 2, 2012 at 7:15 am
atase Ka Katumbi utumano ububi iwe kolokombwa, leko mwaice aleya ku europe iwe. Leka ifimano fya mu toilet swine.
Bazamuka
December 2, 2012 at 7:15 am
he can make it in english premier league. the boy is a good player
chimps
December 2, 2012 at 7:16 am
GOOD YOUNG MAN, WE ARE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY. MOST ENGLISH CLUBS MUST SWALLOW THEIR PRIDE AND CONSIDER ZAMBIAN PLAYERS WHO ARE DISCIPLINED AND LOYAL. BA MAN U MY TEAM, EVERY GAME WE ARE CONCEEDING GOALS DUE TO FINNISHED LEGS ! CHECK THIS ONE OUT . .
kakolwe
December 2, 2012 at 7:27 am
Ba kole naimwe Kuleni bwino. You do not just just at any offer. Scrutinize! Yambi ama clubs yapwishafye abaice. Why ruch to Europe to sit on the bench when you are active throughout? Remember, TPM says ‘to wait for better offers!’
monkey eater
December 2, 2012 at 8:08 am
Iwe naiwe Kakolwe tawishibe efyo ulelandapo, Sunzu z not like any other junky players u knw. I agree wit kole, I beliv u are a blind soccer fun bamishimikilakofye batata imwe. I bliv kakatumbi kalamucita release for higher progression.
West muzo
December 2, 2012 at 10:21 am
Katumbi realese the young man for my team Man U as we conceding a lot of goals at the back.
SAKA
December 2, 2012 at 2:07 pm
SO THAT HE GOES TO WARM THE BENCH FOREVER LIKE MAYUKA IN SOUTHAMPTON
lets see.
December 2, 2012 at 10:22 am
sunzu now is the man to make history for Zambia…………. he can make it. now is the time! all the very best of luck Sto.
Barbed Wire
December 2, 2012 at 1:23 pm
The problem is that Sunzu can’t speak a sentence that is gramatically correct. He will feel out of place as he can’t communicate effectively. Any how, he should be bold enough and should learn the sign lanquage…Lol
Erney
December 2, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Itole chikala. Your father is a grade seven failure iwe maso grade nine failure ulebelesha umwaice. Amaso mumputi. Keep up the good spirit Sungu we are 100% behind you.
foolish barbed wire
December 2, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Speaking English should not be an issue in football. What about Tevez? He has been in england for over 4 years but can’t construct even a broken English sentence
umuntu mutwe
December 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm
gud reasoning kakolwe.ooh today is sunday i knw.lol
mutokofyompo
December 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Ba barbed wire english is a language like bemba.he will learn.how esther phiri learn? its true you are a wire.
Barotse diaspora
December 2, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Sunzu only knows lozi its equivalent to english.efyofine mwalanda boss! Emu kwai?
Great Chilu
December 2, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Was this the actual interview given by Sunzu or is this the author’s English translation of his interview given in vernacular? The chap knows how to properly butcher the Queen’s language
kaybe
December 3, 2012 at 7:25 am
did sunzu say all thoz things? Nangu ni translation mwa chita?
ONE ZAMBIA
December 3, 2012 at 8:49 am
KAYBE,ENGLISH IS NOT THE ONLY LANGUAGE FOR COMMUNICATION.SUNZU CAN SPEAK BEMBA,TONGA OR SWAHILI,WHAT MATTERS IS TO UNDERSTAND.
SO DO NOT STICK ON THE LANGUAGE (ENGLISH).
CHINESE,JAPANESE ARE GOOD BECAUSE THEY USE THEIR LANGUAGE.
taliban
December 3, 2012 at 9:10 am
just leave that club iwe chikamba..why should you limit yourself..?
AUTHENTIC
December 3, 2012 at 10:43 am
All of you talking about sunzu’s inability to speak English are a bunch of dull idiots..Come to think of this,with all your english knowledge,have you made more money than him?The young man with hz poor english pocketed over 300millionkwacha afta th afcon,an amount your father would call hz retirement package!Ubo butuutu..Get a life!!! SPACE…….
tripoli
December 3, 2012 at 4:58 pm
did sunzu answer all that english aaahhh batumfweko the way i know sunzu he cant mwe…..