Zambian football legend Kalusha Bwalya has been inducted to Club America’s hall of fame as part of the Mexican club’s centennial celebrations.

The Caf Exco member who is also the former Zambia FA President was elated with the news as he spoke to soka25east.com

“It’s a great honor for me. But in a game of football, one is not alone. I want to thank my teammates and the coaches I worked with for accepting me as I was. Coming from Africa, myself and Francois Oman Biyik were always treated so well. A part of me feels Mexican for the love of the people and its supporters. Forever grateful,” Kalu told soka25east.com

Bwalya made headlines in Mexico playing for club America between 1994 to 1997 where he featured in 88 games scoring 21 goals.

He played for Zambia between 1983 to 2004 earning 87 caps and was named the 1988 Caf Footballer of The Year. He is the second most capped Zambian footballer of all time as well as the second highest goalscorer.

After hanging up his boots, he coached the Chipolopolo before moving to administration and was Faz President for eight years.