Football is a sport with the largest number of fans in the world because of the thrill of the gameplay and the beautiful performance of the top players. That’s why football is always a competitive playground for players because once known to the public, they will have the opportunity to join big teams and be noticed by sponsors. This means that their salaries will increase exponentially. Compared to European players, African players s till have a lower income but for really good players like in Zambia – a country that loves football, their salary also makes us all Wow. So why are they there? Let’s find out with Betway Zambia.
Christopher Katongo
Christopher Katongo is no stranger to Zambians in particular and African football fans in general. He is probably the best Zambian player to date. He is the most prominent point in the squad of the Green Buffaloes club – the leading club in football tournaments in Zambia. Katongo is the best striker and has a large fan base, so it’s not surprising that his salary is also huge, about $ 500,000 a year. Coming from the Zambian army, Katongo’s strong, decisive nature and endurance make fans unable to take their eyes off him every time he runs on the field. At the Green Buffaloes, the striker Kantogo has been impressive every time he plays, with his strength and intelligence, he has helped the club win many confrontations, But the most remarkable thing is still the fake CAF Confederation Cup when he alone scored 4 extremely beautiful goals. With his achievements, not long after that, Katongo joined a team in Denmark called Brondby, then, following his success, he joined the German club, Arminia Bielefeld. He used to play for a Chinese club in 2011 and now, he has returned to South Africa to join the Golden Arrows team in 2014.
Isaac Chansa
Isaac Chansa is probably a famous name in Zambia just after Katongo, he is also known as a Zambian-born player with a high salary. Currently, he is playing for a professional team called Zakho. Chansa has experienced many different teams big and small, and in any team, he shows very well with his skill and intelligence every time he plays on the pitch. He was a player for Swedish clubs Helsingborgs and Orlando Pirates of South Africa. He is a name that marks a lot for Zambian football fans when playing successfully in any season. He is loved for his excellent play, virtuosity, and keen ability. His income is just as high as Katongo’s, about $370,000 a year.
Emmanuel Mayuka
Emmanuel Mayuka is another name that also makes Zambian football fans proud. The player born in 1990 has become a familiar face of not only domestic but also international tournaments. In 2006, he joined the Zambian club Kabwe Warriors, going through different clubs, he quickly gained attention with European teams thanks to his great talent. In 2012, he joined Southampton at the EPL. Currently, after 3 years with his father with Southampton, Mayuka has joined Egypt’s Zamalek. Here, the young player showed his amazing skills and was loved by football fans. The salary of this young striker is about 300,000 dollars a year.
Those are the richest players in Zambia and the pride of the country’s football fans.
Last Updated on by Himani Rawat
