Former Zambian striker Signs Chibambo has said many Zambian strikers have not fully grasped the act of making money from scoring goals.
In an interview with BolaNews on the 2025/26 MTN Super League race to the Golden Boot, Chibambo, a former striker with stints in the Nigerian and Egyptian leagues, stated that the competition was encouraging among players.
He has compared this season to seasons when most foreign players were at their peak.
“The race looks good, but it also takes us back to the times of players like Jesse Were, Chris Mugalu and Idris Mbombo, etc., where mostly foreign strikers dominated the Golden Boot race,” he stated.
He, however, noted that most Zambian strikers are too comfortable and have failed to master the act of scoring to increase their value.
Chibambo reveals that most foreign players play in the Zambian league in order to market themselves by maximizing on the number of goals scored in the season.
“A striker sells himself” – Chibambo
“Most Zambian strikers today do not fully understand what it means to make money as a striker. Being a striker is not about life after the game; it is about knowing how to maintain and study your scoring tactics,” Chibambo observed.
“Many of these foreign players will eventually move on because a striker sells himself through goals, and that is what most local players are lacking.
“Albert Kangwada has experienced the professional level, and he understands that the only way to return there is by scoring. If we can have more local strikers who understand that big money and success come from scoring and constantly finding ways to score, Zambian football will be different.”
Kenya striker Moses Shumah is currently leading the charts with 14 goals for Power Dynamos Football Club, followed closely by Red Arrows FC forward Albert Kangwanda.
Chibambo has urged local players to step out of their comfort zone and switch their mindset.
“I see many strikers carrying themselves confidently, focusing on lifestyle posing, dressing well, and being comfortable as long as they have a club and are playing. But in our time, simply being called ‘Torres’ was a challenge, especially if you only had two goals.
“I believe the difference between scoring fewer goals and scoring more goals comes down to mindset and proper planning as a striker.”
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