Francisco Mwepu joins his brother Enock in the Austrian Bundesliga… As he joins SK Sturm Graz

By Aaron Mubanga Jnr | August 28, 2020

Zambian striker Francisco Mwepu has joined his brother Enock Mwepu in the Austrian Bundesliga after signing for SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz.

The Kafue Celtic product has penned a two-year contract with Sturm Graz with an option for an extension for another year. Graz confirmed the development in a post on its official website.

Exactly on the day of the start of the competitive game of the 2020/21 season, the black and whites strengthen their offensive series. With Francisco, the brother of Enock Mwepu, who plays for FC Red Bull Salzburg, is hired by Sturm Graz. The 20-year-old attacker and junior team player from Zambia was most recently under contract with Kafue Celtic FC in his home country.

SK Sturm Managing Director Sport, Andreas Schicker believes the 20-year-old will add more quality to the team. Schicker has assured that Mwepu will be given enough time to settle and learn the culture of the league and club.

“We have observed Francisco intensively and are convinced that he can inject additional quality into our attacking game. As a prospective player, he fits in perfectly with our new, long-term path. Francisco is a very robust striker with a strong pull towards goal. If you bring a young player straight from Africa, he will need enough time to get used to the culture and football in Europe. We will give him this time too. We had a very similar project with Amadou Dante last year. ”

The former Zambia U-20 national team forward becomes the third player in the Tipico Bundesliga joining his brother Enock and striker Patson Daka.