Bwalya Opens up on Joining Al Ahly, Sends Message to Fans

Newly signed Al Ahly striker Walter Bwalya affirmed that he is fully aware of what awaits him in the Red Castle, indicating that he is eager to play in the Club World Cup.

The Congolese striker told the Red Devils official website that "wearing Al Ahly’s jersey is a big honor", which will put much responsibility on him to work hard in order to earn the love and trust of the club’s huge fan base.

Bwalya revealed to the Red Castle's website his feelings after joining the red team, his ambitions with the Red Devils, and his journey with football, and his statements published by the website came as follows:

“Being linked with a move to Al Ahly is a great honor. Of course, wearing the club’s historic red jersey puts a huge responsibility on me and I hope to be successful in my new mission.”

“The negotiations with the club officials and Amir Tawfik, Al Ahly’s Head of Marketing and Transfers, were conducted in a professional manner and it was concluded by wearing the Red Jersey and signing for the biggest club in Africa.”

“I had many offers from inside and outside the Egyptian League but joining Al Ahly was always my desire, so I informed El Gouna officials that I want to join Al Ahly.”

“I am ready for my new journey with Al Ahly and I am so excited for this new experience, which I believe is the pinnacle of my career. I am wishing for our fans’ support to help me do my best with the club.”

“I am aware of Al Ahly’s value and the team’s players and I know that the players have an amazing quality. I also have good relations with many players in the team as I played with them during their loan to El Gouna, which will help me adapt quickly with the team and do my best to make Al Ahly fans happy.”

“I am so happy to play under the command of Pitso Mosimane. He is a great coach and one of the best in the continent. He will help me improve and show my best performance.”

“Al Ahly are the biggest club in Africa, with a huge fan base and I know the pressure which comes with playing for the team. It will not be easy and I will have to do much effort to be in perfect shape and ready to help the team.”

“Al Ahly have many great players but for me, Afsha is the best player.”

“I always loved playing against Al Ahly because facing great players motivates you to do your best and show what you are capable of doing.”

“I followed the CAF Champions League final against Zamalek and I saw the team clinching the 9th title in the club’s history. I hope to add value to the team and help my teammates win more domestic and continental titles.”

“The FIFA Club World Cup is a huge event and I am looking forward to leading Al Ahly’s attacking force in the competition. I would like to thank Al Ahly’s board and coaching staff for putting their trust in me and signing me to help the team in this competition. Playing in that tournament is a great opportunity for me.”

“Al Ahly’s winning of the treble last season is normal for a big club like Al Ahly is the club is considered to be one of the biggest teams in the world with a huge history and an enormous fan base.”

“Al Ahly fans played a huge role in the team’s successes throughout the club’s history. They always support their players and motivate them to fight on the pitch. I hope that they support me at the beginning of my journey with the team.”

“I am following Al Ahly since my time in Zambia and I really appreciate the opportunity to defend the jersey of such a big club.”

“I would like to thank El Gouna officials for accepting Al Ahly’s offer and giving me the chance to play for Al Ahly despite the fact that they needed me.”

It was a long journey for our new striker, who started his career with football at home in Congo before moving to play in Zambia, where he proved his quality, which earned him a chance to play in the Egyptian League.

“I think my fans in Congo and Zambia will be happy and proud of me after this big step in my career.”

“My journey with football started when I was 7. I started as a left back as many left-footed players start their career in the number 3 position. However, coaches saw my qualities and decided to move me to the number 9 position, which is my favorite position.”

“I joined FC Lubumbashi Sport, then I moved to Zambia to play for Forest Rangers and from there I signed for Nkana where I had fantastic five years.”

“Playing for a big club like Nkana, which participates in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup competitions, was not easy but I proved myself there and did much effort to make my name. My performance in Nkana earned me a move to the Egyptian League to play for El Gouna.”

“At the beginning, moving to the Egyptian league was not easy as the weather and culture are different than what I experienced in Zambia. But thankfully, I managed to adapt quickly to life in Egypt and I also know some Arabic words.”

“I am the big man in my family as we are 8 siblings, 4 men and 4 girls, and I am the older boy.”

“I have many lucky numbers: 10, 20 and 30. I love Number 10 as my son was born on April 10.”

“I have many nicknames but my friends always call me Ibra after Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”

“In football, I like Cristiano Ronaldo but when it comes to strikers there are two players who inspired me the most: the Brazilian Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”

“I also admired Al Ahly’s former Angolan striker, Amado Flavio, who had an outstanding career with Al Ahly.”

“I follow the English Premier League and my favorite team in England is Liverpool.”

“I would like to send a message to Al Ahly fans …I am waiting for your support and I promise you that I will do my best to make you happy and help my teammates win more titles in the future.”