10/08/2026
Lesa wabonse π
One day bro
The Dark Side of Football: Why Many Young Players Go Missing
This one touched me deeply. It hurts to see how this young manβs career is going.
Early last month, I received a call from Chate Vincent. To me, this was one of those important "1-on-1" calls.
In my mind, I thought: βThis boy must be playing internationally by now.β Because I remember 2018/2019 Vincent was a rising star. One of the most promising upcoming center backs. He even represented the Junior National Teams.The last time I saw him, he was with City of Lusaka. From there, I assumed his career had taken off.
But the reality is painful.
Vincent suffered a serious injury... and was abandoned by his contracted club. He received no support not from the coaches, not from his fellow players, not from anyone.
He had to borrow money and depend on well-wishers. He used every coin he had to pay for knee surgery on his own. Not even the Football Association checked on him.
Last season, Vini tried to make a comeback. He pushed through the pain and played a few games for Makeni All Stars in Division. But the pain is still there.
This made me sad.
We urgently need player welfare structures and institutions that protect and educate young players about their contract rights.Too many young players are being used and taken advantage of by clubs, managers, and agents.They will do everything for you when you are performing. But the moment you get injured... they disappear.
Players deserve people who will not only use them, but care for them even after football or when injury cuts their career short.
Right now, Vincent is looking for a good lawyer who can represent him. Despite his financial challenges, he just wants to get what he is owed according to his contract.
Letβs do better. Football must protect its own. πΏπ²