Israel based agent Karin Nir says he is shocked that Zambian players prefer South Africa as their prime destination rather than Europe.
Nir said Mukuka Mulenga’s move to Mamelodi Sundowns was a sad development for the player who could have set his sights higher.
“It is a pity 12 million peopel have four players in Europe. They do not look at Jacob Mulenga, Emmanuel Mayuka, Roger Kola who started small in Europe but they have broken into Europe,” he said.
“(Mukuka) got two offers but officials refused and asked for US$400, 000, I am very upset especially after I did a lot of work for many Zambian players. I do not know countries with players with no desire to go to Europe,” he said.
“On Mukuka Power got an offer from Israel of US$100, 000 and future percentages but they kept refusing. It seems they prefer South Africa to Europe.”
He said it was a shame that the Africa Cup victory had not earned Zambian players any European moves.
“Ask yourselves Zambia won the AFCON, Cosafa and finished third in the CHAN but still no players in Europe, why? I guess it is bad management and officials,” he said.
Mukuka has succumbed to pressure to join the yellow and blue of South Africa after months of speculation.
Karin has been at the centre of several transfers for Zambian players including the late Chaswe Nsofwa, Justine Zulu, Emmanuel Mayuka and Roger Kola.