Sunzu’s penalty completed Zambia’s stunning run to the summit of African soccer, and sent Ivory Coast — the pre-tournament favorite — home empty-handed.
Now, Sunzu’s plan is to work his way back into a European league, and the Zambian star said he would like a move to a Premier League club.
“I played for [French club] Chateauroux in the 2008-09 season, and I would love to come back to Europe,” said Sunzu, who currently plays for the Democratic Republic of Congo team TP Mazembe.
“I have a dream to play in England, as I prefer Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers.”
A key task in the final was to keep Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba away from the goal, and Sunzu completed what many defenders consider mission impossible.
“Drogba was almost invisible, it was very easy for me,” Sunzu said. “I have no secret, I’m not afraid of any player or team regardless of names.
“I was very confident throughout the match. I was focused and it helped me to convert the last penalty.”
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