Retired Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu has been employed at Brighton and Hove Albion FC to continue his football legacy at the English club.
BolaNews is reliably informed that Mwepu, who retired from football at age 24 after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition, was given time by the club to recover before deciding on his next step.
Mwepu fell ill on a flight to join his Zambia teammates during the international break in September of this year, and he returned to Brighton to undergo additional cardiac tests after a stay in a hospital in Mali.
Later, his club disclosed that, should he have continued playing competitive football, he would have been at a very high risk of suffering a “fatal cardiac arrest.”
However, three months later, a source close to both the player and club has exclusively revealed to BolaNews that the former Zambian skipper has been employed as one of the backroom staff members at Brighton to continue his involvement in football.
“Mwepu will continue staying in England with his family, and yes, he has been given a job at Brighton that will be announced by the club later,” revealed the source.
The 2017 under-20 Africa Cup of Nations champion is also set to enroll in coaching school, as he is now aiming to be a professional coach.
Mwepu stated in a statement following the official announcement of his retirement that his involvement in football was not yet done.
“Some dreams, however, come to an end, so it is with sadness that I announce the need to hang up my boots because of the medical advice I have received,” he wrote. “This is not the end of my involvement in football; I plan to stay involved in some capacity.”
Brighton and Hove Albion FC chief executive Paul Barber also assured Mwepu that they would do everything possible to support his future endeavors.
Prior to the September international break, Mwepu played in all six of Brighton’s Premier League games and made 27 appearances for the club since signing from Red Bull Salzburg in July 2021.
He also made 23 appearances for the Zambian national team, scoring six goals in that time.
