By Scoop Reporter
It is official. Zambia national team captain Enock Mwepu has been forced to hang his boots owing to a heart condition which cannot allow him to continue playing football.
The news about him ending his career left the whole world speechless and in awe. Here are some of the reactions from people he touched with his mesmerising footballing skills:
President Hakainde Hichilema wrote: Enock “Computer” Mwepu is down but not out. We know that you will assist in inspiring new players who will follow in your footsteps. All the best as you start the next chapter of your life.
Bally
Patson Daka wrote: My friend and brother, we started our football journey together and came to England together. It saddens me that we didn’t continue together. But our captain, as you said, health and family are important than football. We plan and God plans, but God is the best of planners. I wish you all the best for the future and hope to see your continued involvement in Zambian football in a different way.
Fashion Sakala wrote: my brother stays strong Enock Mwepu. Today is a very sad day for me and our country for losing the best talent of Zambian football Enock Mwepu our national team captain who has been forced to retire at the young age of his career.
Life is full of challenges and one of the things that has made you successful has been your ability to master each new opportunity and I believe you conquered all your opportunities to reach this far.
I am so thankful and grateful for all the days and years we have spent together on the pitch. You are special and loved. We are rooting for you as you settle into the new chapter of your life. May your garden always grow and be filled with beauty and happiness.
My prayers to you and your entire family is to stay strong during this difficult time.
FS10 DREAMS DON’T DIE
Read: Romans 15:13
GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER
FOREVER OUR CAPTAIN
Emmanuel Banda wrote: I’m lost for words bro, it’s been an amazing journey playing alongside you in the midfield for our country 🇿🇲. You are a great player and an amazing person. You inspired a lot and now a lot dream of making it because you did it.
It’s sad you have to retire at a young age due to health concerns. I know your involvement in playing is over but your involvement in the beautiful game we grew to love will never end from you.
I wish you success my brother
Stay strong captain
We are together.
God bless you and your family
Klings Kangwa wrote: No God why? My heart is broken
Very sad
this is sad news but the Almighty God will see him through
God has opened another chapter in his life. May the will of God be done.
Since he already has network he can still do a lot in football fraternity. It is not the end of his life.
Let them help him Erickson had the same problem but now he is fit and even better than before