Azam unveils ex-Zanaco star

FORMER Zanaco winger Charles Zulu has reunited with former Chipolopolo coach George Lwandamina after he was unveiled as a new signing for Tanzanian top side Azam FC coached by Lwandamina.

Zulu joins the former Zesco United gaffer from South African Premier Soccer League outfit Cape Town City where he spent a season.

Azam FC confirmed in a statement that Zulu has signed a two-year deal which will keep in Tanzania until July 2023.

"Done deal. We are happy to inform you that we have succeeded in capturing the signature of Zambian international striker Charles Zulu for two years contract from Cape Town City.

"We have signed him up after reaching an agreement with Cape Town City."

"Zulu, whose representative is Nir Karim will start serving Azam FC next season 2021/2022. Before landing in South Africa he was playing for Zambia and Zanaco FC," the club said in a statement.

The move to Azam has excited the 25-year-old former Zanaco FC winger who said he was ready for a new challenge in Tanzania.

“I am happy to be part of the Azam squad after leaving Cape Town City and I know how ambitious the team is, and will do my level best to make sure we win some trophies next season.

“It is a new challenge for me but as always I will be ready to step in and give my contribution when the coach gives me the opportunity to

“It is a new challenge for me but as always I will be ready to step in and give my contribution when the coach gives me the opportunity to start, I want to thank all those who made this transfer a reality and I am focused to start playing for the team in the new season.

start, I want to thank all those who made this transfer a reality and I am focused to start playing for the team in the new season," Zulu told Tanzanian media.

Zulu also reunited with former Zambia Under-23 striker Obrey Chirwa who has been at Azam since 2018.

Azam FC are guaranteed of a top-four finish in the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League to compete in the CAF Inter club championships.