The former defensive midfielder of TP Mazembe, Bedi Mbenzamade a shocking revelation about the reasons that prevented the golden generation “Crows” to go into exile Europe while she dominated african football of the head and shoulders.
” After this competition (Club World Cup) I had an offer in England but the club did not want to sell me. On the day of the final we were even forbidden to go downstairs from the hotel, because there were managers and scouts. The players were all disappointed with this behavior of the club. Mazembe wanted us to win a 3rd title after 2009 and 2010. he said in a statement to Congo Mikili TV.
#FOOTBALL : In an interview that went viral on social media, Hugues Bedi Mbenza admits that he received $10,000 per month as salary (excluding bonuses) during his time at TP Mazembe.
When he returned to the club in 2014, he was on the same salary despite… pic.twitter.com/HApzYPd1WA
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