Kakunta, an officer in the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) is originally a Red Arrows player but has spent most of his career playing loan spells at various Super League sides. 

In 2020, he joined Power Dynamos and momentarily blossomed, but faced tough competition from Lawrence Mulenga and eventually left the Ndeke club for Napsa Stars two years later. 

However, at Napsa, he failed to tick and has been looking for a club since then. 

Forest have given the promising keeper a lifeline and it is left to be seen whether he will harness the opportunity under Mwenya Chipepo. 

“The other new addition to the team is former Power Dynamos and Napsa Stars goalkeeper Jackson Kakunta,” Forest Rangers said in a statement. “Kakunta has joined the club on a seasonal loan from Red Arrows.”

Forest unveil seven players

Meanwhile, Forest have roped in a total of seven players in a bid to boost their squad. 

“Forest Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce that they have acquired the services of seven (7) new players to enhance depth in the squad.

“Amongst the players roped in are, Nigerian striker Wasiu Oluwasegun Jimoh, who has joined on a one and half year deal from Zesco United while defender Nchimunya Chidima formerly of Kitwe United has committed to a two-year contract with Malembe. 

“The rest are experienced midfielder Clement Mulenga from Kabwe Warriors and Enock Bwanga from Mufulira Wanderers.

“Upcoming talents in Tobias Chungu and Ian Sindaye have also joined from Aguila Stars and Shamuel Academy respectively.

“The quartet of Mulenga, Bwanga, Chungu and Sindaye have all signed two-year contracts. 

“The Forest Rangers executive committee is confident the signees will add value to the team and deliver the desired results in the remain games and beyond,” the statement in full.

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