Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has praised striker Patson Daka for raising the country’s profile after inspiring Red Bull Salzburg of Austria to victory in the UEFA Youth Cup final.
Salzburg beat Portuguese side Benfica 2-1 in the final on April 23 in Switzerland in a match the striker came off the bench in the 55th minute to score the equalizer.
“He has given a so-called underdog team the UEFA Trophy which is also a plus for Zambia,” Nyirenda said.
“He has lifted our flag so hugh, and I think he is still lifting it.”
Daka was on target in the 72nd minute before his team mate Alexander Schmidt scored the winner four minutes later to complete Salzburg’s dramatic comeback on their way to victory.
The 2017 U20 AFCON winning striker had just three days earlier also scored in Salzburg’s 2-1 semifinal win over Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Daka is expected to lead the Zambia U20 charge at the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup that South Korea will host from May 20 to June 11.
Patson, you are making the nation pride. It is only soccer making the nation happy now. The rest of the activities are flat.
Patson Daka is very hot and if he continues playing well like this,soon he will be playing in a very big European team such as Arsenal,Chelsea,Man united,Barca,Real Madrid,etc!!Congrats Patson!!May God ever bless you young man!!
iT CAN ONLY BE EITHER A BEMBA OR AN EASTERNER WITH SUCH ACHIEVEMENTS AND MAKING THE COUNTRY PROUD. It cannever be a TONGA , they only understand foul play and being CAGED
Muzindo wako
See who the tribalists are right?
Anyoko… Fuseki
Banyoko obalya!
Any Oko, why do you have to be such an a.sshole?
Musulunyoko
Reason why we can win the U20 World Cup, Watch this space… awesome boy
Well done boy! Keep up the good work! God bless Zambia!
Guys let us be and remain united and not insults, tribalism will not take the country forward plz
Comment: more grace upon you patson daka may God continue protecting you. don’t forget bola nalesa
Some demented bloggers may not believe it; Daka is Zambian just like any Tonga. Why not see Zambian than tribe. Did people like H.H. go to heaven to choose their parentage? Did Daka choose his parents? Anyoko, be real.
Comment: The likes of anyoko and other tribally individuals comments should be blamed. Let’s unite and work together.