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Kalaba Relishes Club World Cup
TP Mazembe midfielder Rainford Kalaba has described playing at next month’s FIFA Club World Cup as a dream come true.
Kalaba said it had been his long held aspiration to play at a world stage and is happy that his dream has become a reality.
Mazembe qualified to represent Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup after lifting the Champions League – the continent’s ultimate club prize beating Algerian club USM Alger 4-1 on aggregate.
Mazembe won the first leg 2-1 in Algiers and rounded up the victory with a 2-0 drabbing in Lubumbashi to secure qualification to next month’s Japan finals.
TP Mazembe may face Lionel Messi-led Barcelona, who are European champions.
“I want to thank God for making my dream come true, I tried a lot. I am looking forward to playing in the World Club Championship,” Kalaba said after the Chipolopolo’s training session at Karima Stadium on Tuesday night.
Kalaba said the tournament in Japan offers players a unique opportunity for a career breakthrough.
“There will be a lot of scouts there [looking for players to transfer to big clubs],” said Kalaba in his fourth year at Congolese giants TP Mazembe.
The midfield genius said the Congolese giants may allow him to leave to pursue his professional career elsewhere.
During his five-year stint with Mazembe, Kalaba has played one Champions League semi-final as well as one Confederation Cup final.
Three years ago, Mazembe were disqualified from the Champions League by CAF.
After scoring Mazembe’s first goal in Algiers, Kalaba was sent off in the second half for retaliation and missed the second leg due to suspension.
Kalaba has featured for French side Olympique Nice and Portuguese outfits Sporting Braga, Gil Vicente and UD Leiria.
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New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 13, 2015 at 7:05 pm
I thought this was about the zambia national soccer team playing at the world cup. Seriously who cares? We need to aim higher as a country. RB even though a thief atleast had the love for soccer which saw him lead us to winning the first afcon. Now you need to vote upnd so that we take zambia to world cup
Given Miyanda hanongo
November 13, 2015 at 7:32 pm
Congratulations man,can’t wait to watch you at this stage.
biko
November 13, 2015 at 7:56 pm
There good, nice & smart fools in UPND. Was it in RB’s time when we won afcon or PF & Sata in 2012? Sanganu luli se. Learn to seach the truth before yoi bring out your ignorance. Foolish quack.
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 13, 2015 at 8:43 pm
you fool you cant fatten a pig on its sale day.
nails
November 13, 2015 at 8:22 pm
U really deserve the best bcos u ar one of the consistent players in terms of performance. Really u ar great master.
Q.P.D
November 14, 2015 at 2:12 am
If only nez can hide his big mouth like he hides his buttocks,he can learn a lot from wise pipo now he just yaps or rather waffles a lot without thinking.Was it Rupiah by then or it was our late beloved father MC Sata?Nez which useless teacher of yours taught you your history?Tell him 2 go back 2 kindergadern and start learning afresh.
Q.P.D
November 14, 2015 at 2:15 am
Wise pipo just congratulates,And what has your father contributed 2 this nation apart from bringing u fool up?
Q.P.D
November 14, 2015 at 2:16 am
Wise pipo just congratulates,And what has your father contributed 2 this nation apart from bringing u fool up?Am pretty sure he’s ashamed of u coz a normal parent can’t b proud with such an idiot like you.
observer
November 14, 2015 at 8:12 am
Reading Nez lantings on the net is like looking through his boss hh type of thinking. Just not inspiring mwe.
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 14, 2015 at 9:58 am
It comes with no surprise that the only fools against my comments are the pf chaps. Bane I do not comment for your approval or convenience. I will continue stating the truth. The truth hurts and you are hurting kikikikiki
OPEN EYES
November 14, 2015 at 8:36 pm
UPND chaps why r u full of insults? Which syrabus is yo leader HH using.By the end of this year 99% of upnd supporters will graduate with distinctions in insults.Tame yo tongues.
Jeff Jefferson
November 15, 2015 at 8:09 am
Jealous down, this boy Kalaba is a good player. I have watched him in training, league games, national and indeed at international level. He’s just a marvel to watch. I have a strong feeling that the boy will be the next best thing that happened to Zambian soccer. Mambala is good.