This has been the most difficult season I have experienced all my life, I have lived with having to be content sitting on the bench before being dropped regularly because the team has got so much talent. This has never happened before in my career.
Living in DRC has been one hell of a time. Lubumbashi is like a village, it reminds me of Zhombe (village located 220kilometers southwest of the capital, Harare) where my grandmother lives. There is not much activity; no places to hang out or relax with friends, Im forced to stay indoors and just sleep after training, which makes life here so boring.
People here love their football. I have never seen fans so crazy about this game like them. They love Mazembe like its no mans business, they sing from the first whistle to the last in support of their team during matches. They come in numbers to watch us training and they love every player on the team, whether he is playing or not.
Everyone is treated equally at the club, but it is quite tricky when it comes to team selection. The bosses have got an influence on who plays in the Orange Caf Champions League. They appear justified to do that because of the big money they pump in; the coach is just a mere figure.
I enjoy playing football so much, but playing for Mazembe gets me asking what Im doing here at times. The reason I came to DRC was to play in the Champions League, but that has not happened. I have sat on the bench twice against Esperance when we lost 3-0 and Setif when we drew nil-all- and the boring part is there are no bonuses for drawn matches. I have played mostly in the local league, but there are no winning bonuses in local matches.
I have no idea when Im coming back home since I dont know when the league is ending. But the next time I come I will have to think deeply about coming back here, not only because I miss my wife but I feel this just dont suit me. I dont understand how my deal was signed, but this time I think its better I suffer than let other people benefit at my expense.
At the moment I will not give up, justice may be delayed but not denied, Im going to work for a regular place in the team.
I miss Zimbabwe, I think the first thing I will do when I come is to take my wife to Victoria Falls. Pass my greetings to all my former team mates at Monoz and all those who know me.
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