2019 NAPSA TEAM
TO : ALL MEDIA HOUSES
FROM : NAPSA STARS FC
SUBJECT : NAPSA STARS GEARS UP FOR THE 2019 SEASON
(Lusaka, 25 January 2019)
Napsa Stars Football Club has boosted its squad as it begins the campaign for the 2019 MTN/FAZ transitional league season.
The club has acquired services of Burundian striker Laudit Mavugo, formerly Simba FC player on a two-year permanent deal. Midfielders Eric Yema from Congo and Niza Simutenda from Mpande Soccer Academy have signed three-year permanent deals with the club.
Napsa Stars FC is also delighted to acquire services of left back Bornwell Silengo on a three-year permanent deal from Zesco United FC and right back Luka Ng’uni from National Assembly on a three-year permanent deal.
The club has signed Victor Mulenga, a central defender from Mpande Academy on a three-year permanent deal.
Meanwhile, NAPSA Stars have recalled Smart Banda and Moses Mwansa who were on loan to Division One side Zesco Malaiti Rangers.
The following players have been released:
- Boyd Mkandawire
- Alex Mwamba
- Mangani Phiri
- Chiteta Kwalombota
- Robson Phiri
Players who were on loan at NAPSA and have gone back to their clubs include;
- Chitoshi Mukuma
- Bernard Mapili
- Victor Shikabeta
- Lottie Phiri
The full 2019 squad comprises the following:
Strikers
- Luka Lungu – Jersey 10
- Bornwell Mwape – Jersey 12
- Mathews Maleka – Jersey 17
- Geoffrey Serunkuma- Jersey 19
- Thomas Banda- Jersey 25.
- Laudit Mavugo- Jersey 09
- Moses Mwansa- Jersey 20
Midfielders
- Dickson Chapa (Defensive Midfielder)- Jersey 08
- John Sikaumbwa (Attacking Midfielder)- Jersey 39
- Austin Banda (Winger)- Jersey 07
- Collins Sikombe (Attacking Midfielder)- Jersey 14
- Danny Silavwe (Attacking Midfielder) – Jersey 40
- Simon Nkata (Attacking Midfielder) – Jersey 30
- Eric Yema (Winger)- Jersey 11
- Keegan Zulu (Defensive Midfielder) – Jersey 24
- Niza Simutenda (Attacking Midfielder)- Jersey 22
Defenders
- Luka Banda (Right Back) – Jersey 23
- Aaron Kabwe (Right Back) – Jersey 36
- Luka Ng’uni (Right Back)- Jersey 15
- Shawn Oduro (Central Defender) – Jersey 13
- Eric Kabulo (Central Defender)- Jersey 05
- Smart Banda (Central Defender) – Jersey 35
- Victor Mulenga (Central Defender) – 02
- Bornwell Silengo (Left Back) – Jersey 18
- Amos Simwanza (Central Defender)- 26
Goalkeepers
- Rabson Mucheleng’anga
- Philip Banda
- Casmir Youmou
- Emmanuel Mhpasi
The Board and Management are confident that the assembled squad will represent the club well in the race for the 2019 League Title.
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Issued by
Gwen M. Chipasula (Ms)
Media Liaison Officer
NAPSA Stars FC
Email: gwenchipasula@gmail.com
Telephone: 0979812642