Green Eagles striker Freddy Michael Kouablan has continued his fine form in the Zambian Super League, scoring his ninth league goal on Sunday in his ninth appearance to take an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot.

Eagles played out a 1-1 draw with Zanaco at Nkoloma Stadium, with Michael scoring an 18th-minute goal for his side. 

The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international has been brilliant for the Zambian National Service-sponsored side, who are ninth in the league standings with 20 points after week 14.

He joined at the beginning of the 2023–24 season from Angolan side Clube Desportivo da Huila.

In an exclusive interview with Bolanews, Kouablan stated that the Zambian League has had a positive impact on his football career and that he hopes to walk away with the Golden Boot at the end of the season.

“Since I joined Green Eagles, the Zambian league has had a great impact on me because, as you can see, the results are there and the statistics are there to see. I am scoring and enjoying the league, which has had a huge impact on me. 

“My target for this season is to bring my team, Green Eagles, as far as possible, first by qualifying for the ABSA Cup. If possible, win it; then, fight for a place to play continental [football]….. And also, my personal target is to be the top scorer of the league,” stated Kouablan.

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As Green Eagles prepare to face Prison Leopards next weekend in the Zambian Super League, the Ivorian striker will be looking to extend his tally.