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Zimbabweans impress in English leagues
13 Aug 2015 at 16:43hrs | Views
Zimbabwean midfielder, Bradley Pritchard is gaining wide recognition in England where his last performance against League Two outfit, Barnet saw him landing the man-of-the-match award.
Pritchard's story is one of a boy who was told he could not make it due to a slender frame.
Rejected by Crystal Palace and Gillingham, Pritchard eventually turned to school undertaking his studies at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom where he graduated with a Degree in Sports Science.
Pritchard, who however defied all odds by going on to turn out for Charlton Athletic in the English Championship is now enjoying life at Leyton Orient, where he was voted man-of-the-match in their recent 2-nil victory over Barnet.
Other Zimbabweans making the waves in England are Tendayi Darikwa and Brendan Galloway.
Darikwa recently had an impressive debut for Burnley after providing a crucial assist that ensured his side drew 1-all with Leeds United in the Championship.
In the Premiership, Zimbabwean born Galloway also put up an impressive display for Everton who drew with Watford 2-all in their season opener.
Pritchard's story is one of a boy who was told he could not make it due to a slender frame.
Rejected by Crystal Palace and Gillingham, Pritchard eventually turned to school undertaking his studies at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom where he graduated with a Degree in Sports Science.
Pritchard, who however defied all odds by going on to turn out for Charlton Athletic in the English Championship is now enjoying life at Leyton Orient, where he was voted man-of-the-match in their recent 2-nil victory over Barnet.
Other Zimbabweans making the waves in England are Tendayi Darikwa and Brendan Galloway.
Darikwa recently had an impressive debut for Burnley after providing a crucial assist that ensured his side drew 1-all with Leeds United in the Championship.
In the Premiership, Zimbabwean born Galloway also put up an impressive display for Everton who drew with Watford 2-all in their season opener.
Source - zbc
