Kalaba eyes AFCON top player prize

Thursday, 09 February 2012

Rainford Kalaba has said he is dreaming of making the 2012 African player award shortlist when the Africa Cup of Nations ends in Libreville on Sunday.

Kalaba of TP Mazembe in DR Congo has been Zambia’s engine room on their 2012 Africa Cup odyssey as they hurtle towards a rendezvous with giant favourites Cote d'Ivoire in Gabon on February 12.

"One of my targets is to be recognised in Africa because in football, one has to leave a good impression and memories that people should remember you by," said Kalaba, who at just 27 is now a veteran four successive Nations Cup tournaments.

And Kalaba admitted that Ghana were by far Zambia’s toughest opponents they had met so far heading into the final with Cote d'Ivoire.

"It was a tough match, it was not an easy game, it was very tactical, aggressive and one must endure to win such a match. But I think we have done a great job," Kalaba said.
 
"I think it is great moment for me for the team and for the people of Zambia it is still not done and we have one more game to go before we can be on top of Africa."

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