12/03/2025
KATINJI OR EPHRAIM
Zamasewero gives it's views on the decision to drop Binwell and opting for Ephraim
Many people are questioning why Katinji has been left, here is the fact.
Katinji is a very good striker, very skilled and talented. However, he is not strong and does not fight. He is not fit to play as a lone striker. He needs alot of support from the midfield. Therefore, not suitable when the team is defending.
Kondowe is not as skilled as Katinji in terms of dribbling. He doesn't score much. However, he is a fighter, he can keep defenders busy and is very fast. He is strong even when playing as a lone Striker. He can run and outpace the defenders in a counter attack situation. He is becoming the next Chiukepo Msowoya.
Pasuwa knows that there is Gaba, Chawangwa and Mbulu who will start the game. These are experienced and dangerous Strikers. In a game like this, when a team is winning even with a single goal, there is need to defend it. When defending, the Strikers who started the game are normally tired, mid fielders pull back. At that moment, there is a need to retire one or two Strikers who started the game and introduce one who can play as a lone striker and manage to keep the opponents defenders busy. This lone striker must be strong, have good pace and can score even without full support from mid fielders. This striker is Ephraim Kondowe. He cannot be in the first 11 but is introduced when the team is defending. Even if he doesn't score, but he keeps the defenders busy such that the opponents team fails to move.
So we totally agree with Pasuwa on this decision.