From humble beginnings in Kuku Compound to shaping the future of Zambian football, Coach Moses Zulu has turned a personal passion into a powerful community mission.
His journey once marked by dreams of playing professional foodball has evolved into a story of leadership, mentorship and transformation through the sport he loves.
“I started football in 1999 when I was just eight years old, playing as a midfielder for Rasta Stars in Kuku Compound,” he recalls with pride.
“From under-8s to under-12s, that was my foundation.”His journey took him from Kuku to Jack Compound, where he joined Jack Brave Warriors, progressing from under-14 to Division 3.
Later, he played for Kabwata Dynamos in Division 2 and finally Golden Milling Foodball Club while commanding the midfield as a number 8.
Though his dream to play professional foodball didn’t materialise, it did not stop his passion for the game.
Instead, it ignited a new calling.”I love football, and when I sat down to reflect, I asked myself what I could offer the community. That’s when I realized football could be a tool for change,” he says.
Inspired by renowned former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, he decided to become a coach not just to win matches, but to make an impact and the impact is undeniable.
“So far, I’ve produced two players for the national team Patrick Simbeye for the U15 and Gabriel Kaunda for the U17,” he shares.
“I’ve also helped three boys go back to school. One is in Grade 6 and the others in Grade 7. The club provided all their school requirements.”
Coach Zulu holds an E License and an Elite Grassroots Certificate and his coaching journey has already brought success with three gold medals to his name.
But according to him, the true victories are off the pitch.At the heart of his work is Kingston Academy, a football school with a big vision.
“I see Kingston Academy playing in the Super League one day.Our mission is to produce national team players but more importantly, to produce good citizens.”
“Football gave me a purpose,now I want to use it to give others a future, ” he says.